KENYA
Wild & Untamed Safaris
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Unrivalled wildlife experiences.
Fulfil your wildest safari fantasy on an unrivalled Kenyan safari where Africa’s most iconic wildlife and the continents’ warm people come together to make your journey unforgettable.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Conserving biodiversity will only be successful in the long term with resilient business models that sustainably manage wildlife habitat and address the development needs of people. We therefore focus on nature-based solutions that protect, sustainably manage, and restore ecosystems in ways that benefit people and biodiversity.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Kenya at a glance
Kenya’s Great Rift Valley formed 35 million years ago, creating a multitude of exceptionally diverse habitats, resulting in one of the greatest safari destinations on earth. Explore this celebrated African spectacle on a luxury safari – from the Masai Mara, with its fascinating plains, streams and mountain ridges, to the lush flamingo-haven of Lake Nakuru, and the sweeping Laikipia Plateau..
Kenya key facts
Kenya is one of Africa’s top safari destinations, with over fifty national parks and reserves, including the iconic Masai Mara. Home to the spectacular annual wildebeest migration and Africa’s second highest peak, Mount Kenya, this is a landscape of unrivalled natural beauty and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
POPULATION SIZE
55 Million
CURRENCY
Kenyan shilling (KES)
GEOGRAPHICAL SIZE
582,646 km²
BEST TIME TO GO
All year round
LANGUAGE
Swahili & English
Open plains
Classic savannah landscape, with grassy plains.
Riverine forests
Lush green forest on the banks of the Mara River.
Saline lakes
Lake Nakuru, surrounded by wooded grassland.
Mountains
Central Kenya is mountainous.
Blue wildebeest
Seen in huge numbers in Kenya’s Masai Mara.
Grevy’s zebra
The largest of the zebras and a welcome sighting.
Masai giraffe
This species is native to East Africa.
Cheetah
Kenya is a stronghold for Africa’s cheetahs.
Kenya weather
Kenya’s diverse geography means that temperature, rainfall and humidity vary widely. The Masai Mara enjoys comfortable daytime temperatures and cool evenings, with two rainy seasons per year: from March to June (the ‘long rains’), and the ‘short rains’ in November and December. The temperate Rift Valley has a similarly mild climate.
DRY SEASON
March to June & November
GREEN SEASON
July to October
TRANSITION SEASON
January to February
Kenya key facts
Kenya is one of Africa’s top safari destinations, with over fifty national parks and reserves, including the iconic Masai Mara. Home to the spectacular annual wildebeest migration and Africa’s second highest peak, Mount Kenya, this is a landscape of unrivalled natural beauty and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
POPULATION SIZE
55 Million
CURRENCY
Kenyan shilling (KES)
GEOGRAPHICAL SIZE
582,646 km²
BEST TIME TO GO
All year round
LANGUAGE
Swahili & English
Open plains
Classic savannah landscape, with grassy plains.
Riverine forests
Lush green forest on the banks of the Mara River.
Saline lakes
Lake Nakuru, surrounded by wooded grassland.
Mountains
Central Kenya is mountainous.
Blue wildebeest
Seen in huge numbers in Kenya’s Masai Mara.
Grevy’s zebra
The largest of the zebras and a welcome sighting.
Masai giraffe
This species is native to East Africa.
Cheetah
Kenya is a stronghold for Africa’s cheetahs.
Kenya weather
Kenya’s diverse geography means that temperature, rainfall and humidity vary widely. The Masai Mara enjoys comfortable daytime temperatures and cool evenings, with two rainy seasons per year: from March to June (the ‘long rains’), and the ‘short rains’ in November and December. The temperate Rift Valley has a similarly mild climate.
DRY SEASON
March to June & November
GREEN SEASON
July to October
TRANSITION SEASON
January to February
Kenya Journeys
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Kenya, Our curated journeys across Kenya offer you a taste of the thrilling experiences that await: iconic sightings, dramatic landscapes, and luxury safaris in pristine areas. Our industry-leading guides are passionate storytellers who look forward to sharing their love of Kenya’s wild with you.
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Kenya Featured Itineraries
6 Days Amboseli & Masai Mara
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