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Kenya Safaris and Tours

Our Kenya itineraries visit parks such as the Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate, on their own or combined with Tanzania and Uganda.

  • 4tours
  • 5 to 16days
Parks and placesAmboseli National ParkHell's Gate National ParkLake NaivashaLake Nakuru National ParkMaasai Mara National Reserve

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About Kenya

Why visit Kenya on safari

Kenya is the classic East African savannah safari. The Maasai Mara National Reserve has some of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, with lions, cheetahs and leopards seen all year and the Great Migration usually arriving from the Serengeti between July and October.

Amboseli is known for its elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro on the horizon, Lake Nakuru for rhinos and birdlife, and Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate for boat trips, walking and cycling among plains game. These parks are linked by road from Nairobi, and short flights cut the travel time if you prefer.

Kenya works well on its own, combined with gorilla trekking in Uganda, or as part of a longer route through Tanzania.

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Kenya safari FAQs

The herds usually reach the Maasai Mara from the Serengeti between July and October. The exact timing depends on the rains, and river crossings cannot be guaranteed, so a stay of at least three nights in the Mara gives you the best chance.

The dry seasons, from late June to October and from January to February, are the best for game viewing because animals gather near water and the grass is shorter. The Maasai Mara is rewarding all year, especially for big cats.

Yes. Lions, leopards, elephants and buffalo are found in the Maasai Mara, although leopards are shy. Rhinos are rare in the Mara, so many itineraries add Lake Nakuru National Park, where your chances are much better. Sightings are never guaranteed.

Four to five days covers the Maasai Mara with Lake Naivasha or Hell’s Gate. With seven to ten days you can add Amboseli and Lake Nakuru. If you also want gorillas, plan around twelve days with Uganda.

Most visitors must apply online before travelling. If you are also visiting Uganda and Rwanda, ask us about the East Africa Tourist Visa. Entry rules change, so check the current requirements for your nationality before you travel.

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