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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

$70-100

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.

A cheetah in golden savanna grass
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

Amboseli National Park

Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro

Tsavo East and West

Red elephants, vast wilderness

Lake Nakuru National Park

Flamingos and rhino sanctuary

Samburu National Reserve

Northern species, fewer vehicles

Diani Beach

White sand to finish the trip

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.

StylePer person per dayAccommodation
Budget$150 to $220Camping and simple lodges
Mid range$250 to $400Comfortable tented camps
Luxury$450 to $800Premium lodges, private guide
Ultra luxury$900 and aboveConservancy camps, fly-in
COMMON QUESTIONS

Kenya Safari, Key Questions

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.

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.

The safari circuit is well established and generally trouble free. Our guides are trained in safety procedures, vehicles are licensed and inspected and we brief you on sensible precautions before you arrive.

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

Want to Know More? Talk to Us

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.

Giraffe silhouette at sunset