Kenya Tour Packages

The classic trip combines two or three parks — typically the Masai Mara, Amboseli and Lake Nakuru or Samburu — often finishing with a few days on the beaches around Diani or Mombasa. Kenya pairs beautifully with Tanzania or Zanzibar.

A few practical notes make any Kenya trip smoother. The currency is the Kenyan shilling (KES), and Swahili and English are both official. Light aircraft link the safari parks quickly, while safaris themselves are run in 4x4 vehicles with expert guides. Pack for the season and carry a little local cash for markets, tips and small vendors.

Kenya straddles the equator in East Africa, ranging from Indian Ocean coast and coral reefs, through the Great Rift Valley and its lakes, to the highlands and the plains that make it one of the world's great wildlife destinations.

Kenya's equatorial climate is tempered by altitude, giving warm days and cooler nights on safari, with two rainy seasons rather than a hot-and-cold pattern.

The best time for a Kenya safari is the dry season from late June to October, when wildlife gathers around water and the Great Migration reaches the Masai Mara (roughly July to October). January and February are also excellent and drier. The long rains fall around April and May.

Kenya is a mosaic of more than forty ethnic groups, from the iconic Maasai and Samburu to coastal Swahili culture. A safari often includes the chance to visit a local community and understand traditions that have endured alongside the wildlife.

The classic trip combines two or three parks — typically the Masai Mara, Amboseli and Lake Nakuru or Samburu — often finishing with a few days on the beaches around Diani or Mombasa. Kenya pairs beautifully with Tanzania or Zanzibar.

Whether you are after culture, scenery, food or simply time to relax, Kenya rewards travellers who give it a little time. Our packages combine the signature sights with quieter corners most visitors miss.

Some of the best things to do in Kenya:

• Game drive for the Big Five in the Masai Mara
• Witness the Great Migration river crossings (in season)
• Photograph elephants against Kilimanjaro at Amboseli
• Take a dawn hot-air balloon over the plains
• Visit a Maasai community
• Relax on the beaches of the Kenyan coast

The best time for a Kenya safari is the dry season from late June to October, when wildlife gathers around water and the Great Migration reaches the Masai Mara (roughly July to October). January and February are also excellent and drier. The long rains fall around April and May.

Because the seasons shape the experience so much, tell us when you can travel and we will tell you honestly what Kenya will be like on those dates — and shape the route accordingly.

The places most worth your time in Kenya:

• Masai Mara — big cats, plains game and the Great Migration
• Amboseli — huge elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
• Lake Nakuru — flamingos and rhinos in the Rift Valley
• Samburu — unique northern species and dramatic scenery
• Diani & the coast — white-sand beaches and coral reefs
• Nairobi — the elephant orphanage and giraffe centre

Kenyan food is hearty and satisfying, from grilled nyama choma and staple ugali to the spiced, coconut-rich Swahili cuisine of the coast.

Dishes to seek out: nyama choma, ugali, sukuma wiki, samosas, Swahili coastal curries, Kenyan coffee and chai. On our tours we are happy to steer you toward the best local food and to cater for any dietary needs — just let us know in advance.

The Great Migration is nature's own festival, while cultural events such as the Lamu and Lake Turkana festivals, and Maasai ceremonies, celebrate the country's heritage.

Most visitors need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) obtained online before arrival. Visa rules vary by nationality and change from time to time, so always confirm the current requirement for your own passport before booking. If you travel with us, we will guide you through exactly what you need.

A little courtesy goes a long way in Kenya. Always follow your guide's instructions on safari, never leave the vehicle unless told it is safe, ask before photographing people, and carry US dollars for tips and park fees.

Do dress respectfully at religious and cultural sites, ask before photographing people, carry small change for tips and markets, and stay hydrated. Don't drink tap water unless it is confirmed safe, flash valuables in crowded areas, or rush — the best trips here are unhurried ones.