KENYA SAFARI

Kenya Safari Tours and Destinations

The country that invented the safari. Nine major parks, the Great Migration and a coastline to finish on.

9+

MAJOR PARKS

Jul-Oct

MIGRATION SEASON

$70-200

DAILY PARK FEES

eTA

ENTRY REQUIRED

WHY KENYA

Africa's Premier Safari Destination

Kenya is where the word safari entered English, and it remains the easiest place in Africa to see a great deal of wildlife in a short time. Nairobi is well connected, the parks are close together and the tourism infrastructure has had a century to mature.

From July to October the Masai Mara holds the Great Migration. Outside those months the resident populations are still excellent, the parks are quieter and prices drop noticeably.

WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL

Why Choose Kenya For A Safari?

Great Migration

The Mara River crossings between July and October are the single most dramatic wildlife event in Africa.

Kilimanjaro Views

Amboseli gives you elephant herds with the mountain behind them, the classic East African photograph.

Safari and Beach

Finish on the Indian Ocean at Diani, an hour’s flight from the Mara.

TRA Regulated

Kenyan operators are licensed and inspected, which makes booking from abroad considerably safer.

WHERE TO GO

Top Kenya Safari Destinations

Masai Mara National Reserve

Great Migration, Big Five, balloons

Home of the Great Migration and the Big Five, and Kenya’s most famous reserve.

Amboseli National Park

Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro

Big elephant herds on open plains with Africa’s highest mountain behind them.

Tsavo East National Park

Red elephants, vast wilderness

Kenya’s largest park: open plains, the Galana River and elephants dusted red.

Tsavo West National Park

Lava flows and Mzima Springs

Volcanic hills, crystal springs full of hippos and a rhino sanctuary.

Lake Nakuru National Park

Flamingos and rhino sanctuary

A Rift Valley soda lake with both rhino species, a short drive from Nairobi.

Samburu National Reserve

Northern species, fewer vehicles

Dry-country wildlife along the Ewaso Ng’iro, home of the Samburu Special Five.

Diani Beach

White sand to finish the trip

A long white beach on the south coast, the classic way to end a safari.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Rhino, chimpanzees, Big Five

The last two northern white rhinos and East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary.

Meru National Park

Born Free wilderness

Rivers, palms and rhino east of Mount Kenya, with hardly another vehicle.

Nairobi National Park

Wildlife beside the city

Lion, rhino and giraffe with the Nairobi skyline behind, minutes from the airport.

Aberdare National Park

Tree lodges and waterfalls

Misty highland forest where elephants and buffalo visit the lodges at night.

Mount Kenya National Park

Africa’s second highest peak

Forest, moorland and glaciers, for trekking or a highland stop in the north.

Hell’s Gate National Park

Cycling and gorge walks

Walk or cycle among zebra and giraffe, then explore the gorge on foot.

Watamu Marine National Park

Turtles and coral gardens

A protected marine park on the north coast, with snorkelling and nesting turtles.

Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve

Reef snorkelling off Mombasa

Coral reef, sea grass and dhow trips just off the beaches north of Mombasa.

BUDGETING

How Much Does A Kenya Safari Cost?

Park fees are the same whatever you spend, so the price difference comes down to where you sleep and whether your vehicle is private.

Style	Per person per day	Accommodation
Budget	$150 to $220	Camping and simple lodges
Mid range	$250 to $400	Comfortable tented camps
Luxury	$450 to $800	Premium lodges, private guide
Ultra luxury	$900 and above	Conservancy camps, fly-in

COMMON QUESTIONS

Kenya Safari, Key Questions

Do I need a visa for Kenya?

Kenya replaced visas with an Electronic Travel Authorisation. Apply at etakenya.go.ke before you fly, allow 72 hours and carry a passport valid for at least six months. Full detail is on our visa requirements page.

When is the Great Migration in Kenya?

The herds are typically in the Masai Mara from late July through October. River crossings cannot be scheduled, but staying three or more nights near the Mara River considerably improves your chances.

Is Kenya safe for tourists?

Yes. The main parks and reserves have a long record of trouble-free tourism and well established camps and lodges. Our guides are trained in safety procedures, vehicles are licensed and inspected, and we brief you on sensible precautions before you arrive, such as using registered transport in Nairobi and keeping valuables in your hotel safe.

What vaccinations do I need?

Yellow fever is required if you are arriving from a country with risk of transmission. Malaria prophylaxis is strongly advised for most parks. Speak to a travel clinic six to eight weeks before you travel.

Plan Your Kenya Safari

Tell us your dates and interests and we will build a Kenya route around them, with a clear price breakdown and no obligation.

TAILOR MADE SAFARI

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Create an unforgettable memory with a customised Kenya or Tanzania safari. Tell us how you like to travel and our safari experts will shape the route around you, with no obligation.

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