About Kenya

Sitting astride the equator on Africa's eastern coast is Kenya, with its open plains and shimmering lakes. The country is home to a number of different tribes including the Maasai and Samburu, resplendent in their distinctive red cloaks, beadwork collars and ceremonial Lion Spears.

There are a number of different National Parks and Private Game Conservancies, the most famous being the Masai Mara on the Tanzanian Border. Renown for the annual Wildebeest migration, the Mara is also home to the Big 5 and nowhere on earth can claim such a collection of wildlife be seen in such spectacular surroundings. The wide open plains are particularly suitable as a habitat for cheetahs. The other reserves also have the Big 5 animals and can be a quieter alternative with game viewing that is just as rewarding. The coast with its miles of white sandy beaches is a short flight away, making Kenya an ideal place to combine the thrill and excitement of a luxury safari and a relaxing beach holiday.

Kenya Safari Search

Getting There
Kenya Airways, Virgin and British Airways operate daily services from London Heathrow to Nairobi. Flight time is approx 8 ½ hours, and Kenya Airways also operate numerous daily connecting flights from Nairobi to Mombasa, Malindi and Manda Island near Lamu, these flights take about 90minutes. For more beach combinations fly to Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro, plus further afield to Mauritius and Seychelles

When to visit?
There are two main seasons. January to March when it's dry and hot, July to October when you can witness the annual migration in the Masai Mara.
Although the wet season is generally April to June (long rains) and November (short rains), there are some advantages to travelling at this time, as it's cooler and holiday prices tend to be lower.

There are a number of different National Parks and Private Game Conservancies, the most famous being the Masai Mara on the Tanzanian Border, but there are many more besides, below is a brief overview

Masai Mara - the most popular destination in Kenya, the reserve is home to countless species, including the ‘big five' and home to the incredible annual wildebeest migration.

Aberdares National Park - this features part of the Aberdares Mountain Range, an area of natural beauty. The park is full of vegetation, streams and waterfalls. Elephants and rhinos dominate the park, but there is plenty more to discover.

Lake Naivasha - Over 450 species of birds and been recorded in and around this freshwater lake with the highest concentration between October and March.

Amboseli National Park - A popular park with Mount Kilimanjaro as a spectacular backdrop. Home to an abundance of mammals and over 400 species of birds. The flat and dusty landscape provides good opportunities to see a large variety of wildlife including buffalo, lion, gazelles, cheetahs and wildebeest.