Top PickKenya · 3 days
3 Days Maasai Mara Lodge Safari
NairobiMaasai MaraNairobi
Midrange · Private
Price on request
Destination
Kenya safaris from our home base
Kenya is where we live and work. From Nairobi, most of the country's great wildlife areas are a day's drive away: the Maasai Mara to the west, Amboseli and Tsavo to the south, the Rift Valley lakes on the way, and Samburu and Laikipia to the north.
Choosing where to go
For a first safari, the Maasai Mara is hard to beat for big cats and open-plains wildlife. Pair it with Lake Nakuru's rhino sanctuary or Lake Naivasha for a change of scene, and Amboseli for elephants and views of Kilimanjaro.
Returning visitors often head north to Samburu, whose dry-country species — Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx and gerenuk — are not found in the south, or to Ol Pejeta on the Laikipia plateau for rhinos.
Road or air
Our Kenya safaris travel by road in 4x4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs, built for rough park tracks and wet-season roads, and a good way to see the countryside between parks. Scheduled light-aircraft flights from Nairobi's Wilson Airport can replace the longer drives on midrange and luxury trips.
Where to go in Kenya
Maasai Mara
Maasai Mara safari guide: when to see the Great Migration, how many nights to stay, how to get there from Nairobi, and Mara safaris from 2 to 14 days.
Amboseli
Amboseli safari guide: elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, the best time to visit, getting there from Nairobi and Amboseli safaris from 3 days.
Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru National Park guide: rhino sanctuary, Rothschild's giraffe and flamingos in the Rift Valley, a natural stop between Nairobi and the Maasai Mara.
Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha guide: boat rides among hippos, walking and cycling in Hell's Gate National Park and Crescent Island, two hours from Nairobi.
Samburu
Samburu safari guide: the northern Special Five, elephants on the Ewaso Nyiro river, best time to visit and Samburu itineraries from Nairobi.
Ol Pejeta & Laikipia
Ol Pejeta Conservancy guide: rhinos, the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Laikipia wildlife below Mount Kenya.
Tsavo
Tsavo West and Tsavo East guide: red elephants, Mzima Springs and lava flows, and how to combine Tsavo with Amboseli or the Kenyan coast.
Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya trekking guide: Point Lenana on the Naro Moru, Sirimon and Chogoria routes, how long to allow and what to expect at altitude.
Nairobi
Nairobi guide for safari travellers: Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Centre and elephant orphanage, and practical tips for arrival days.
Safaris in Kenya
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Top PickKenya · 6 days
6 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha Budget Safari
NairobiMaasai MaraLake NakuruLake NaivashaNairobi
Budget · Group Joining
From USD 830 ppLow season USD 830 · High season USD 1,030
Top PickKenya · 6 days
6 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Midrange Safari
NairobiMaasai MaraLake NakuruAmboseliNairobi
Midrange · Private · Family
Price on request
Top PickKenya · 6 days
6 Days Amboseli, Lake Naivasha & Maasai Mara Luxury Safari
NairobiAmboseliLake NaivashaMaasai MaraNairobi
Luxury · Private · Honeymoon
Price on request
Top Pick2 countriesKenya & Tanzania · 10 days
10 Days From Kenya to Tanzania - Midrange
NairobiMaasai MaraLake NakuruAmboseliNamangaLake Manyara areaSerengetiNgorongoroArusha
Midrange · Private · Family
Price on request
Kenya · 2 days
2 Days Maasai Mara Budget Safari
NairobiMaasai MaraNairobi
Budget · Group Joining
From USD 350 ppStandard USD 430 · Low Budget USD 350
Good to know
Kenya questions, answered.
When is the best time to visit Kenya?
Late June to October (dry season, migration in the Mara); January to February is also dry.
How do I get to Kenya?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi.
Which safaris include Kenya?
We publish 38 itineraries in Kenya, from 2 to 14 days. Each one lists the route, where you stay and the price per person for the complete package.
Can you plan a tailor-made trip to Kenya?
Yes. Our Nairobi team can adjust any published itinerary or design a route around Kenya for your dates, group and budget. Send an enquiry or message us on WhatsApp at +254 117 151 203.
Ready for Kenya?
Tell us your dates and travel style and we will suggest the right Kenya itinerary, or build one around you.
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