Kenya Safari

KENYA

Wild & Untamed Safaris

Explore a Kenya safari

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.

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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 Journeys

Ready to take the wildest Kenya safari?

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.

Kenya Featured Itineraries

6 Days Amboseli & Masai Mara

Experience Kenya’s most iconic national parks on this 6-day safari. Begin with a visit to Amboseli National Park, famous for its stunning views of Mount…

6 Days Ol Pajeta, Naivasha Masai Mara

Discover the best of Kenya with this 6-day safari that combines unique wildlife experiences and stunning landscapes.

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