Kenya

A classic East African wildlife destination, with the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara, Rift Valley lakes and Indian Ocean beaches all in one country.

Kenya lies in East Africa, straddling the equator, with the Indian Ocean to the east, the Great Rift Valley across its territory, and Mount Kenya, Africa's second-highest peak. It is a classic safari destination: the wildebeest migration can be seen in the Maasai Mara from about July to October each year, Amboseli is famous for its elephants against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tsavo is a vast national park, and Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha are known for their waterbirds and rhinos. On the coast, Mombasa, Diani, Watamu and Lamu combine beaches with Swahili culture. The dry seasons (about June to October and January to February) are the best time for safaris. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in the capital, Nairobi, is the main gateway.

Destinations

• Nairobi
• Maasai Mara
• Nanyuki, Ol Pejeta & Mount Kenya
• Lamu
• Watamu & Malindi
• Amboseli
• Lake Naivasha & Lake Nakuru
• Diani Beach
• Tsavo National Parks
• Samburu National Reserve
• Kisumu
• Mombasa
• Sipi Falls & Mount Elgon

Itineraries

• Self-Drive from Samburu to Maasai Mara – Head south from the semi-arid northern reserves through Laikipia and the Rift Valley, ending in the Maasai Mara.
• Mara, Rift Valley Lakes & Amboseli – A classic four-destination Kenyan loop: Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, and Amboseli.
• Amboseli, Tsavo & Diani Beach – A southern safari route combined with a Madaraka Express train ride to the coast, connecting savannah and beach without…
• Swahili Coast: South to North – Travel from south to north visiting Diani, Mombasa, Watamu, and Lamu to experience pristine beaches and historic towns.
• Kenya & Tanzania Cross-Border Loop – Depart from Nairobi on a grand loop connecting the Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Amboseli.
• Nairobi to Maasai Mara Round-Trip – Drive from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara, stay near the Talek Gate, and spend two nights searching for big cats and wildeb…
• Mount Kenya: Sirimon to Chogoria Traverse – Traverse Mount Kenya from the northwest slope to the eastern slope, summiting Point Lenana at 4,985 meters.
• Masai Mara Fly-In Classic – Small plane from Nairobi straight to the Mara, staying near Talek Gate, with four game drives over two nights plus a ho…
• Masai Mara Reserve and Private Conservancy: 5-Day Split Stay – Two nights in the reserve near Talek Gate and two nights in Naboisho, with grassland game drives by day and night drive…
• Mara North and Mara Triangle River Crossings – Stay in Mara North during the Great Migration, spend several days waiting for river crossings, and cross into the Mara…
• Naboisho Walking Safari and Community – Stay the entire trip in Naboisho Conservancy, focusing on guided walking safaris with Maasai guides, night drives and c…
• Western Kenya: Lake Victoria & Rainforest – Starting from Kisumu, explore Lake Victoria, Kakamega Forest, and Ruma National Park.