Kenya
Magical Kenya
Kenya is an enchanting country with the overwhelming appeal of the wildlife sanctuaries, glorious beaches, breathtaking scenery in a vast and unspoilt land and an almost perfect climate.
Kenya contains almost every known land form from true glacial ice to arid desert, mountain massifs to rich savannahs, large lakes and dense forest: Mount Kenya (5,199 m.) with its breathless snow capped peaks stands sentinel above rolling grassland plains and the fascinating semi-deserts which are much further to the North; Lake Victoria, the first lake to be discovered and largest in Africa; Lake Turkana now known as the “Cradle of Mankind”; the Indian Ocean coast, a place of white sandy beaches, turquoise seas and archaeological antiquities.
Kenya’s wildlife sanctuaries are devoted to the absolute protection of the indigenous flora and fauna; the National Reserves, where wildlife coexist from time immemorial in perfect harmony with the pastoral nomadic tribes. These wild and lovely places vary in the abundance and variety of their animals, in scenery, in climate and altitude; from the famous savannah of Massai Mara to the ornithological paradise of Lake Nakuru.
High Season
Jan-Mar, Jun Nov – Dec
Low Season
Apr – May
Capital
Nairobi
Time Zone
East Africa Time +3
Map
Map of Kenya
Experiences
Activities in Kenya
Camping
Hot Air Balloon Safaris
Birding Safaris
Cultural Experience
Helicopter Safaris
Nature Walks
Game Safaris
Mt. Kilimanjaro Views
Check Kenya’s National Parks & Reserves below, where you can experience these amazing activities
Highlights
Kenya national parks & reserves
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
NAIROBI CITY
SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
Itineraries
Let our itineraries WOW you
Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Kenya- Africa. The reserve is located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland. Wildlife tends to be most concentrated on the reserve’s western escarpment.
The Masai Mara is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas. The annual wildebeest’s migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November. There have been some 95 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles and over 400 birds species recorded on the reserve. Nowhere in Africa is wildlife more abundant, and it is for this reason a visitor hardly misses to see the big five (buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino).
Experiences
Highlights at Masai Mara National Reserve
Game Drives
Cultural Experience
Guided Nature Walks
Birding Safaris
Hot Air Balloon Safaris
Camping
Hotels & Lodges
Stay at one of our recommended
luxury lodges & hotels
Mahali Mzuri Luxury Safari Camp
Luxury
Mahali Mzuri is Sir Richard Branson’s 12-tented luxury safari camp in the Kenyan Bush. At Mahali Mzuri you’ll have a front row seat, not just to the migration, but also to the abundant game you can see all year round. The camp is situated in the private Olare Motorogi Conservancy in the wider Maasai Mara ecosystem.
Angama Mara Safari Lodge
Luxury
Located high above the floor of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Angama Mara is a remarkable owner-run safari lodge overlooking Kenya’s Maasai Mara. Here guests will find a lodge where everything is as it ought to be: two intimate camps of just fifteen tented suites each, a private airfield and access to the Mara below, tailor-made safari days and a famously warm Kenyan welcome.
andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
Luxury
Set on a private concession, with abundant iconic wildlife and panoramic Masai Mara views, Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp dazzles with its contemporary safari feel. With timeless interiors that are simple yet sophisticated and stylish, the Camp enhances guests’ sense of privacy and enjoyment. 12 Classic tents, 20 Superior tents and eight Superior View tents.
Little Governors Tented Camp
Luxury
Located on the edge of the Masai Mara National Reserve, the camp is accessed by a very short boat ride across the Mara River, then an escorted walk through the riverine forest. Vehicles are left on the far river bank and the camp is therefore quiet and undisturbed. The guest tents at Little Governors’ have wooden decks with large verandahs for guests to enjoy the constant game activity that takes place around the marsh in front of camp.
Olare Mara Kempinski Tented Camp
Luxury
Nestled at the heart of its own private conservancy, the Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara promises all the luxury whilst delivering a classic under-canvas safari experience.
Featuring twelve tents, a central lounge and dining area, a tented bar set deep within a forested glade and a shaded swimming pool.
Explore Amboseli National Park
Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, the Amboseli National Parks is one of Kenya’s most popular parks. The name “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”, and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands. They can also visit the local Maasai community who live around the park and experience their authentic culture.
Experiences
Highlights at Amboseli National Park
Game Drives
Cultural Experience
Guided Nature Walks
Birding Safaris
Mt. Kilimanjaro View
Camping
Hotels & Lodges
Stay at one of our recommended
luxury lodges & hotels
Elewana Tortilis Tented Camp
Luxury
Tortilis Camp has a prime location for witnessing the majesty of Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro.
The tents are all spacious, with king or twin beds and elegant en suite bathrooms. There is a main lounge, bar and dining area, all exquisitely built with natural materials and thatched roofs, with magnificent views of Kilimanjaro. The Private House and Family Tent are located slightly separate to the main camp, upon the hill where they share a pool and enjoy magnificent views of Kilimanjaro.
Tawi Lodge
Luxury
Our gold rating awarded by “Eco-tourism Kenya” does not have to mean comfort restrictions. 13 luxury cottages with 4 post beds and comfortable mattress, private wooden deck, chimney, showers and Victorian baths. Your stay will also be enhanced by the gourmet cuisine throughout, accompanied by fine wines from our cellar.
4 different lounges with deep couches, 2 bars to have a drink, read, relax by the fire place or our own water hole known to attract all the wildlife of the area.
Satao Elerai Camp
Luxury
Satao Elerai Camp is located in a quiet, unspoilt, unique setting on a 5000 acre private conservation area 12 kms south east of Amboseli National Park at the foot of Africa’s Largest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro.
The camp currently has 12 luxury en suite mountain facing tents and 5 large luxurious lodge style suites. Both the tents and the suites are en suite with the suites also having luxurious baths. The facilities are supplied with hot running water provided by eco friendly solar units.
Explore Lake Nakuru National Park
On the floor of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and bushy grassland, lies the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park. Visitors can enjoy the wide ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges. Lake Nakuru National Park is ideal for bird watching, hiking, picnic and game drives.
Experiences
Highlights at Lake Nakuru National Park
Game Drives
Birding Safaris
Camping
Hotels & Lodges
Stay at one of our recommended
luxury lodges & hotels
The Cliff Lake Nakuru
Luxury
Perched at the top of a 100 metre high rock face sits Lake Nakuru’s newest and smartest addition – The Cliff – a 10 room luxury camp opened in June 2018. While ‘luxury camp’ is the simplest description, in reality The Cliff located inside the park defies conventional labels, being a combination of safari lodge, tented camp and boutique hotel, constructed and furnished in a contemporary European style.
Explore Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve is one of the lesser-known national parks, but is nevertheless teeming with life. Situated alongside the Ewaso Nyiro River, there is plenty to attract wildlife from the surrounding savannah plains. The reserve is rich in wildlife with an abundance of rare northern specialist species such as the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and the beisa oryx (also referred to as Samburu Special Five).The reserve is also home to elephants and large predators such as the lion, leopard and cheetah. ‘Kamunyak’, the miracle lioness that adopted the baby oryx was as a resident in the reserve. Wild dog sightings are also a common attraction to this unique protected area. Birdlife is abundant with over 450 species recorded.
Experiences
Highlights at Samburu National Reserve
Game Drives
Guided Walking Safaris
Birding Safaris
Camping
Cultural Experience
Hotels & Lodges
Stay at one of our recommended
luxury lodges & hotels
Elephant Bedroom Camp
Luxury
Elephant Bedroom Camp has 14 spacious tents. They have rustic and colourful African touches, offering all the comforts; including a private plunge pool on the deck, hot and cold running water, electricity (and complimentary herbal shower and bath products).
The lounge and dining area is decorated with vibrant safari style, its soft intimate lighting assuring that this is the ultimate place to relax in between exciting game drives.
Elewana Loisaba Star Beds
Luxury
Poised on a rocky kopje, the Loisaba Star Beds command sweeping views over an undulating valley and a permanent waterhole, frequented by resident wildlife.
Rustically designed to complement the surrounding environment, each star bed is individually built in harmony with the natural rocky features, incorporating a sitting area, and open plan bathroom with a view.
Explore Nairobi City
Kenya’s capital city has risen in a single century from a brackish uninhabited swampland to a thriving modern capital. Modern Nairobi is still the safari capital of the Africa, but the modern world has quickly caught up with the city. A frontier town no more, Nairobi has become one of Africa’s largest, and most interesting cities. Nairobi is a city that never seems to sleep. The entire town has a boundless energy, and is thriving place where all of human life can be found.
This is a place of great contrasts where race, tribe and origin all become facets of a unique Nairobi character. The city has not lost its sense of the past, with an excellent museum and the historical home of Karen Blixen, author of Out of Africa open to visitors.
This is not a modern capital separated from the great wilderness that surrounds it. Just outside the city is Nairobi National Park, 113 sq kms of plains, cliffs and forest. The park is home to large herds of Zebra, Wildebeest, Buffalo, Giraffe and more. Rhino, Cheetah, and a large number of Lions are all found here, living wild within 20 minutes of the centre of town.
Experiences
Highlights in Nairobi City
Nairobi National Park Visit
Nairobi City Tour
National Museum Of Kenya Visit.
Giraffe Centre Visit
David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Visit.
Karen Blixen Museum Visit.
The Boma’s Cultural Visit.
Shopping at Kazuri Beads.
Lake Naivasha Day Trip
Hotels & Lodges
Stay at one of our recommended
luxury lodges & hotels
Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi
Luxury
Offering the perfect fusion of European luxury and Kenyan hospitality, Villa Rosa Kempinski is a unique destination where guests can spend time relaxing or working.
In addition to the 200 rooms and suites distributed throughout its ten floors, you will also find exquisite dining opportunities here. Our dining selection includes Cafe Villa Rosa, K Lounge our lobby lounge; Balcony Bar, Chinese Restaurant 88; Italian Restaurant LUCCA; and our Levant -style lounge and restaurant Tambourin.
The Giraffe Manor
Luxury
Giraffe Manor is an exclusive boutique hotel, owned by The Safari Collection. Often referred to as one of the most instagrammed properties in the world, Giraffe Manor is set in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest in the Langata suburb of Nairobi.
Giraffe Manor is one of Nairobi’s most iconic buildings. The historic manor house has extraordinary appeal, that harks back to the 1930s when visitors first flocked to East Africa to enjoy safaris.
Hotel Fairmont The Norfolk
Luxury
A beloved landmark dating back to 1904, Fairmont The Norfolk has played a pivotal role in Kenya’s historical legacy notably as the town and later the modern city of Nairobi grew around the property.
A hidden gem with alluring old-world charm and elegant contemporary design, Fairmont The Norfolk offers guests a sophisticated retreat in the city with easy access to key business districts of Gigiri, Westlands and Upperhill in addition to leisure hubs and the bourgeoning Nairobi art scene.
Hemingways Hotel Nairobi
Luxury
This 45-suite boutique hotel elevates the standard of luxury for travellers in the region. Beautiful in its symmetry and flooded with natural light, this plantation-style property is airy and spacious. Each of our 80m² suites have a private balcony overlooking the iconic silhouette of the Ngong Hills, a magical view which can also be enjoyed over sundowners at the Bar.
Radisson Blu Hotel – Nairobi Upper Hill
Luxury
Located just 20 minutes’ drive from both Nairobi National Park and the airport, the new Radisson Blu Hotel in the heart of the fast-growing business district of Upper Hill is the perfect base for a Kenyan safari or business trip. Discover Nairobi National Park—a well-known wildlife preserve with herds of zebras, wildebeests and giraffes—right on your doorstep..