Masai Mara Photo: Stumorrisonza, CC BY-SA 4.0 Angama Mara
Suspended on the edge of the Great Rift Valley with sweeping views over the Mara Triangle.
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Kenya is where the word safari first came into English, and it still has some of the best guiding in Africa. The Masai Mara and its private conservancies offer big cats all year, and the Great Migration between July and October.
Beyond the Mara, the plains of Laikipia bring rhino, walking and camel safaris, Samburu has species found only in the north, and Amboseli has elephants below Kilimanjaro. Finish on the coast at Lamu, with dhows and quiet beaches.
Direct flights to Nairobi make it one of the easier safaris to reach, and it works well for families and first-timers.
where to go
Private land bordering the reserve, with fewer vehicles, night drives and walking.
High plains with rhino, wild dogs and ranches offering horse riding and camel safaris.
Dry northern country with reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra and gerenuk.
Large elephant herds with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop on clear mornings.
A car-free Swahili island town with dhows, beaches and a slower pace.
A night or two for Giraffe Manor, the elephant orphanage and the Karen Blixen Museum.
when to go
Kenya is a year-round destination, with the Great Migration in the Mara from July.
July to October
The Great Migration reaches the Mara, with river crossings from late July. Busy and popular, so book early.
January to March
Warm, dry and excellent for game, with fewer people and good value.
April to May
Heavy afternoon rain and some camps close. Those that stay open offer quiet reserves and lower rates.
where to stay
Masai Mara Photo: Stumorrisonza, CC BY-SA 4.0 Suspended on the edge of the Great Rift Valley with sweeping views over the Mara Triangle.
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Nairobi Photo: Push the button, CC BY-SA 3.0 A 1930s manor house where Rothschild giraffes join you at the breakfast table.
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Olare Motorogi Photo: Great Plains Seven tents on a private conservancy, with a strong focus on photography and conservation.
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Olare Motorogi Photo: Virgin Limited Edition Sir Richard Branson's tented camp in a valley on the migration route.
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Laikipia Photo: Segera A private conservancy with art, rhino and a wide choice of activities.
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Lamu Photo: Peponi Hotel A much-loved family-run hotel on the water's edge in Shela village.
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experiences
Float over the Mara as the sun comes up, then land for breakfast on the plains.
Wait with your guide for the herds to take the plunge. Patience is always rewarded.
Explore the conservancies on foot with Maasai guides who know every track.
Walk alongside camels across open country, with a fly camp for the night.
Sail the channels at sunset and stop for a seafood lunch on a sandbank.
A family favourite at Giraffe Manor before or after your safari.
The herds are usually in the Mara from late July to October. River crossings can’t be predicted exactly, so we suggest at least four nights.
Very. Direct flights, excellent guides and plenty of wildlife make it an easy introduction, and it works well for families.
We usually recommend the conservancies. Vehicle numbers are limited and you can walk and go on night drives.
Much of Kenya is a malaria area. Please speak to your GP or a travel clinic well ahead of your trip, and check the TravelHealthPro website for the latest advice.
Yes. Lamu and Diani are short flights away, or you can continue to the Seychelles or Zanzibar.
pair it with
The Okavango Delta and the Kalahari. Small, exclusive camps and some of the best guiding in Africa.
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Lake Malawi's clear water and islands, easily paired with a safari in neighbouring Zambia.
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Barefoot islands in the Bazaruto and Quirimbas archipelagos, and the perfect end to a safari.
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