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Hear lions call across the Mara at dawn

Most travellers land in Nairobi tired and leave Kenya changed. A light aircraft sets you down on a dirt strip in the Mara, your guide hands you a cold towel, and within the hour you are watching a cheetah scan the grass. In the long dry months the great migration arrives, around two million wildebeest and zebra, with crocodiles waiting at the river crossings.

Private conservancies on the edge of the reserve limit the number of vehicles, so you share a sighting with few others, and night drives and guided walks are allowed. Further north, Lewa and Ol Pejeta protect rhino on former cattle ranches below Mount Kenya, and Amboseli's elephants walk with Kilimanjaro behind them. Many travellers end on the Indian Ocean at Diani or Lamu, where wooden dhows still sail between the islands.

Find a Kenya safari that fits your dates

Kenya

Amboseli, the Mara and Bwindi's gorillas

11 days · 10 nights

Nairobi → Amboseli National Park → Maasai Mara National Reserve → Kisumu → Entebbe → Bwindi Impenetrable National Park → Entebbe

A private charter flies you from Nairobi to Amboseli for three nights among elephants beneath Kilimanjaro. You then spend three nights in the Maasai Mara, with a dawn balloon flight over the plains. The trip ends in Uganda with two gorilla treks in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Price on enquirySee the journey: Amboseli, the Mara and Bwindi's gorillas

Kenya

Amboseli to the Mara River by air

14 days · 13 nights

Nairobi → Amboseli National Park → Arusha → Tarangire National Park → Ngorongoro Crater → Serengeti National Park → Maasai Mara National Reserve → Nairobi

From Nairobi you fly to Amboseli to watch elephants below Kilimanjaro, then cross into Tanzania for Tarangire's baobab country. A village visit and a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater lead to three nights on the Serengeti. You finish with three nights on the Mara River in Kenya.

Price on enquirySee the journey: Amboseli to the Mara River by air

Kenya

Kenya and Tanzania for families

12 days · 11 nights

Nairobi → Amboseli National Park → Arusha → Ngorongoro Crater → Serengeti National Park → Maasai Mara National Reserve → Nairobi

You start in Nairobi feeding giraffes and watching orphaned elephants at play, then head to Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro. In Tanzania you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early, meet a Maasai family and visit Olduvai Gorge on the way to the Serengeti. The trip ends with three days of game drives and camp activities in the Maasai Mara.

Price on enquirySee the journey: Kenya and Tanzania for families

Kenya

Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli, private

7 days · 6 nights

Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Lake Elementaita → Amboseli → Nairobi

From Nairobi you drive down into the Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara for two nights of game drives, then north to Lake Nakuru and a lakeside night at Elementaita. Two nights in Amboseli, under Kilimanjaro, close the loop back to Nairobi.

Price on enquirySee the journey: Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli, private

Kenya

Amboseli, Tsavo West and Mombasa

5 days · 4 nights

Nairobi → Amboseli → Tsavo West → Taita Hills → Mombasa

A short safari that runs south from Nairobi to Amboseli, then east to Tsavo West and the Taita Hills sanctuary. It ends on the coast, at a beach hotel near Mombasa or the airport, which makes it an easy lead-in to time by the sea.

Price on enquirySee the journey: Amboseli, Tsavo West and Mombasa

Kenya

Ol Pejeta and the Maasai Mara, tailor-made journey

8 days · 7 nights

Nairobi → Ol Pejeta Conservancy → Maasai Mara National Reserve → Nairobi

A bush flight from Nairobi takes you to Ol Pejeta Conservancy in the foothills of Mount Kenya, where you track rhinos, lions and elephants by day and by night. You then fly to the Maasai Mara for three days of game drives across the setting of the Great Migration. A dawn balloon flight and a visit to a Maasai village sit alongside time in camp.

Price on enquirySee the journey: Ol Pejeta and the Maasai Mara, tailor-made journey

Kenya

The migration in the Serengeti and Mara

14 days · 13 nights

Nairobi → Amboseli National Park → Arusha → Tarangire National Park → Ngorongoro Crater → Serengeti National Park → Maasai Mara National Reserve → Nairobi

You leave Nairobi for Amboseli and its elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, then cross into Tanzania and fly to Tarangire. A village and market visit and a day on the Ngorongoro Crater floor lead to three nights on the Serengeti. Three nights on the Mara River in Kenya close the safari.

Price on enquirySee the journey: The migration in the Serengeti and Mara

Kenya

Maasai Mara and the Rift Valley lakes

5 days · 4 nights

Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Lake Elementaita → Nairobi

Drive down the Rift Valley escarpment to the Maasai Mara for two nights of morning and afternoon game drives, then cross back to the lakes of the valley floor for Lake Nakuru and a boat ride on Lake Naivasha. The vehicle and driver-guide are private to the two of you from start to finish.

Price on enquirySee the journey: Maasai Mara and the Rift Valley lakes

Try these days out in Kenya

Add one or two to your safari and your travel expert fits them around the game drives.

  • Balloon over the Mara at sunrise

    Lift off before dawn and drift over the plains as the light comes up, watching herds and hunters below. You land to a champagne breakfast laid out in the grass.

  • Fly over the Mara by helicopter

    See the reserve from the air, following rivers and herds from above. Longer flights reach the shores of Lake Victoria or the soda flats of Lake Magadi.

  • Feed giraffes in Nairobi

    Stand level with endangered Rothschild's giraffes on the raised platform at the Giraffe Centre and feed them by hand. Keepers explain how the breeding programme returns them to the wild.

  • Ride out on a horseback safari

    Cross open savanna on horseback in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, passing zebra and giraffe at their own pace. Rides suit confident riders and first timers alike.

  • Meet Lewa's anti-poaching team

    Watch the tracker dogs and their handlers train, and hear how the rangers protect Lewa's rhino day and night.

Choose between the Mara and the north

Most Kenya safaris pair two regions, and each one changes what you see on a drive.

  • Nairobi

    The gateway city, with a national park on its edge, the giraffe centre and the elephant orphanage, a calm first night before the bush.

  • Maasai Mara

    Open grassland where the great migration crosses the Mara River, with lions, cheetahs and leopards seen on almost every game drive.

  • Amboseli

    Large elephant herds walk the swamps with Kilimanjaro rising behind them, the classic view of Kenya on a clear morning.

  • Elementaita and the Rift Valley

    Soda lakes on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, with flamingos, pelicans and quiet walks between the bigger parks.

  • Ol Pejeta and Laikipia

    A private conservancy below Mount Kenya, home to black and white rhino, a chimpanzee sanctuary and wide views of the plains.

Choose a private safari or a small group

Most guests take Kenya as a private safari with their own guide, while small group departures and private jet journeys also include it.

  • Private tours

    Your own driver guide and vehicle in the Mara, so you stay at a sighting as long as you like.

  • Small group tours

    Share a vehicle with a few others and a guide who follows the herds week by week.

  • Safaris

    Game drives in the Mara and Laikipia, with night drives and walks in the conservancies.

Time your safari to the migration

The herds reach the Mara in the long dry months, and the green season brings quieter parks and newborn animals.

  • JanuaryBest

    Short dry season, warm days and green plains across the Mara and Amboseli.

  • FebruaryBest

    Dry and clear, with the best views of Kilimanjaro from Amboseli.

  • MarchGood

    Hot and mostly dry before the long rains, with fewer vehicles in the parks.

  • AprilAvoid

    The long rains peak, some roads turn muddy and a few camps close.

  • MayMixed

    Rains ease late in the month, the parks are green and quiet.

  • JuneGood

    Dry season begins and the first migration herds move north towards the Mara.

  • JulyBest

    The migration arrives in the Maasai Mara, with river crossings from mid month.

  • AugustBest

    Peak crossings on the Mara River, book early for these dates.

  • SeptemberBest

    Herds still in the Mara, dry grass makes the big cats easy to find.

  • OctoberBest

    The herds head south late in the month, with clear, dry days.

  • NovemberMixed

    Short rains bring afternoon showers, landscapes turn green again.

  • DecemberGood

    Short rains clear, a festive season for safari and Nairobi alike.

Fly to Nairobi through Africa or the Gulf

Nairobi has non-stop flights from London and the Gulf, and many routes connect through Johannesburg or a Gulf hub.

  • Sydney (one stop): about 20 h
  • Melbourne (one stop): about 21 h
  • Brisbane (one stop): about 22 h
  • Perth (one stop): about 15 h
  • Los Angeles (one stop): about 22 h
  • London (non-stop): about 8.5 h
  • Dubai (non-stop): about 5 h

Cross into Tanzania or fly to Uganda

The Serengeti continues the Mara's story across the border, and Uganda's gorillas are a short flight west.

  • Tanzania

    The Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire's elephants.

  • Uganda

    Mountain gorillas in Bwindi and chimpanzees in Kibale.

Get answers before your Kenya safari

Do I need an eTA for Kenya?
Yes, with most passports. Australian passport holders, for example, apply online for Kenya's Electronic Travel Authorisation and pay the fee before departure. Check your own government's travel advice before you book, as rules change. Your travel expert confirms the rules for your passport when you book.
When does the migration reach the Masai Mara?
The herds usually arrive in the Mara around July and stay until about October, with river crossings busiest in August and September. Timing shifts with the rains, so your travel expert places your camp near the herds.
Is a private conservancy better than the main reserve?
The conservancies bordering the Mara cap vehicle numbers and allow night drives, guided walks and off road driving to sightings. Many travellers split their nights between a conservancy and the reserve.
How long should a Kenya safari be?
Seven to ten days gives you the Mara plus one other region, such as Laikipia or Amboseli. Add three or four nights at Diani or Lamu to finish slowly.
How much luggage can I take on safari flights?
Light aircraft in Kenya usually limit you to 15 kilograms per person, hand luggage included, in a soft bag without wheels. Your travel expert confirms the limit for each flight.
Can we celebrate with a balloon flight over the Mara?
Yes. Balloons lift off at dawn and fly for about an hour over the plains, followed by a champagne breakfast in the grass. It is one of the most requested honeymoon and anniversary moments, so we book it with your camp.
What vaccinations should I ask about for Kenya?
See your doctor or a travel clinic six to eight weeks before you go about yellow fever, malaria tablets and routine vaccines. Your government's travel advice lists the current health advice for Kenya.
Which coast should we add after the Mara?
Diani's long beach suits a resort stay, and Lamu's old town and dhow sails suit travellers who want somewhere quieter. Both are a short flight from Nairobi.

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