Kenya Safaris

Sarah Fox, Kenya

I will never forget floating over the Masai Mara in a hot air balloon observing the wildebeest herds below, it was my 'Out of Africa' fantasy come true.


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Sample Kenya Safaris


Amboseli & Masai Mara Fly-in Safari

Trip length:
7 days
Cost from:
£2,325
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Trip Description Accommodation

This trip is a 7 day fly in safari combining two of Kenya's most well known National Parks, the Amboseli and the Masai Mara. Three nights will be spent at Tortilis Camp an elegant small lodge with magnificent views across the plains to Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is home to some of the biggest elephants in Africa which can be viewed from game drives or guided walking trips...

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  • 3 nights in Amboseli National Park
  • Our recommended accommodation:
  • Tortilis Camp
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Born Free Safari Kenya

Trip length:
11 days
Cost from:
£4,375
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Trip Description Accommodation

The following holiday is a 10 day fly in safari taking in the Meru and Shaba National Parks combined with the Masai Mara. Elsa's Kopje Camp in Meru is named after Elsa the lioness, made famous by George and Joy Adamson's biographical book and film 'Born Free'. Meru is also home to over 40 white rhino and 20 black rhino. Joy's Camp in Shaba is built on the site of Joy Adamson's tented home...

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  • 3 nights in Samburu
  • Our recommended accommodation:
  • Elsas Kopje
  • 3 nights in Samburu
  • Our recommended accommodation:
  • Joys Camp
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Kenya Honeymoons


Masai Mara Safari & Beach Honeymoon

Trip length:
13 days
Cost from:
£3,775
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Trip Description Accommodation

This honeymoon combines an amazing 6 night safari in Laikipia and Masai Mara with a 6 night beach stay on the Kenyan coast. 3 nights will be spent at Kicheche Laikipia Camp, a small luxurious tented camp, in the centre of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Another 3 nights will be spent in the Masai Mara featuring more amazing game viewing and beautiful scenery. To top of this incredible experience you will spend 6 relaxing nights at the Mombasa Beaches.

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Kenya Safari & Beach Honeymoon

Trip length:
13 days
Cost from:
£4,125
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Trip Description Accommodation

This honeymoon combines an incredible safari in Kenya's two most well known parks Amboseli and the Masai Mara with a beach stay in luxury villas on the Kenyan coast. Amboseli is home to some of the biggest elephants in Africa which can be viewed from game drives or guided walking trips...

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Kenya Safari & Lamu Beach Honeymoon

Trip length:
10 days
Cost from:
Price Unavailable
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Trip Description Accommodation

This 10 day safari honeymoon combines an incredible safari in Samburu National Reserve and the Masai Mara with the luxury relaxation of the private tropical beach of lamu in Mombasa Beaches. The safari camps we have chosen offer guaranteed privacy and an abundance of wildlife. Following your safari you will make your way to the Kenyan coast and the 'barefoot luxury' of Kiwayu, offering miles of private tropical beach, lapped by the Indian Ocean.

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  • 3 nights in Samburu
  • Our recommended accommodation:
  • Joys Camp
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Kenya Family Holidays


Fly-in Kenya Family Safari

Trip length:
9 days
Cost from:
£11,000
per family
Trip Description Accommodation

This trip is a 9 day fly in safari taking in Kenya's most well known parks, the Amboseli and the Masai Mara and also includes a trip up north to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Lewa is rich with wildlife and in particular is famous for its conservation of black and white rhino. Three nights will be spent at Tortilis Camp an elegant small lodge with magnificent views across the plains to Mount Kilimanjaro...

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  • 3 nights in Amboseli National Park
  • Our recommended accommodation:
  • Tortilis Camp
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Kenya Family Safari & Beach Holiday

Trip length:
13 days
Cost from:
£1,700
per family
Trip Description Accommodation

This family holiday includes an adventurous safari in the Masai Mara with a stay relaxing stay on Kenya’s coast. This safari will ensure your family is exposed to the best wildlife that Kenya has to offer. The Mombasa Beach portion of the holiday allows children to partake in a number of organized games and water sports giving Mum and Dad some well earned rest by the pool.

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Luxury Kenya Family Safari & Beach Holiday

Trip length:
15 days
Cost from:
£3,250
per family
Trip Description Accommodation

This sample family safari and beach combination in Kenya incorporates an exceptional standard of accommodation. This exciting family safari combines a visit to Samburu Game Reserve with a 3 night stay in the Masai Mara. The holiday ends with 7 nights spent at Kizingoni Beach Houses on the Kenyan Coast. The accommodation offers an abundance of activities to keep the kids happy while ofering ample opportunity for relaxing. The below routing can easily be adapted with different lodges. Chat to Mahlatini's travel experts who will customise a trip similar to this for your family.

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  • Spend 1 night in Nairobi
  • Our recommended accommodation:
  • Giraffe Manor
  • Spend 3 nights in Samburu Game Reserve
  • Our recommended accommodation:
  • Sasaab Camp
  • Spend 3 nights in Masai Mara
  • Our recommended accommodation:
  • Sala's Camp
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Overview of Kenya

Kenya has long been famous as one of world's top safari and beach destinations. The scenery in the country is stunning and varied and wherever you go you can expect an abundance of wildlife. The Great Rift Valley lakes, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha are world famous for their flamingos, and the largest tropical lake in the world Lake Victoria not only has prolific birdlife but fabulous Nile perch fishing. Charismatic animals such as elephants, cheetahs, lions and other predators are easily seen in Kenya, making it an ideal destination for a first time safari. It is especially good for families and children as it is easy to see a lot of animals without having to endure long journeys. In particular Laikipia Plateau lying under the snow capped Mount Kenya. Hosting a huge diversity of animals and offering wilderness activities such as camel trekking, flying fishing, horseback safaris and mountain biking, the area's ranches offer families and adventure enthusiasts an extraordinary safari experience.

Kenya's coastline along the Indian Ocean provides some beautiful white sandy beaches fringed with palm trees. Most travelers end off a safari by visiting the coast and the beach resorts such as Mombasa or the islands such as Lamu and Manda Bay. Three natural marine reserves protect the coral gardens that are a great draw for divers and snorkelers.

When to travel

There is never a bad time to travel to Kenya as each season has its own attractions and highlights depending on your interests. Kenya's dry season falls in two separate times of the year. December to February is the hot dry season. This is an excellent time for bird watching and game viewing. It is also calving season for the wildebeest and zebra, providing rich pickings for the predators.

The winter months fall from June to October where temperatures are moderate and it is largely dry providing excellent viewing conditions. The peak tourist season in Kenya falls largely in July and August. The wildebeest migration is present plains of the Masai Mara during these months returning to the Serengeti in around November. Travelling at this time of year greatly increases the chances of seeing game – the grasses will be shorter and more game is likely to head to the waterholes in the evenings.

Kenya's heavy rains fall between April and May. This by no means rules it out as a safari destination during these months. There is an abundance of wildlife activity in the reserves and the landscapes are green and beautiful. During these months your safari will be un-crowded (and more reasonably priced) and there can also be long periods of sunshine. Sometimes the road conditions can be difficult during these months but we will help and advise you on how to work around this. November too is wet with intermittent showers and some flash flooding. It is during this month that the birds begin to arrive from Eurasia.

The temperatures on Kenya's coast average around 28°C with an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day. It can rain during any month. In recent times, changing global weather patterns make transitions between rainy and dry seasons come and go unpredictably.

Speak to us about your specific interests and we will advise you on the best time of year to travel to the region which suits you best.

How to travel

Most visitors will start their journey in Nairobi which is only an 8 hour flight from most of Europe. There are daily connections from Nairobi to most European cities and regional flights across the African continent. From Nairobi there are regular scheduled flights to the popular reserves and national parks enabling you to make a 2 or 3 day visit.

Kenya's established infrastructure makes it an easy country to travel around. The more remote areas are best accessed by light aircraft; these flights are an adventure in themselves and enable you to enjoy a fish eagle's view of the African wilderness. You can choose to tour and enjoy a dedicated safari holiday in several locations, or, fly straight into a reserve or national park and then on to your chosen beach resort.

If it is a first time safari, we recommend you combine in a 5 or 6 day safari the famous Masai Mara and Amboseli National Parks in Southern Kenya. Most visitors to these two parks will encounter the Big 5, leopard, lion, rhino, buffalo and elephant. Animals in these two parks are well used to vehicles so they are easily observed, an ideal trip for photographers. You can access both these parks by road or by light aircraft and if we often recommend that you also incorporate a visit to one of the Rift Valley Lakes such as Lake Nakuru or Lake Naivasha. Nairobi is the point of access and it is from here too that you would fly home or connect with a flight to Mombasa for a beach break at the coast. Lake Victoria is also easily accessed by light aircraft from the Masai Mara. In many ways this would be termed a southern circuit.

If you looking for privacy and luxury, and really want to explore the country's less travelled parks, or indeed it is a second or third safari, we would recommend visiting Northern Kenya and the reserves of Samburu, Shaba & Mount Meru. These parks will provide real insight into Kenyan culture with the Samburu tribe. This northern circuit can also be expanded to include the Laikipia ranches. A safari in Lakipia is ideal for all age groups from young children to teenagers upwards. You can choose to participate in the activities as a family or the day can be tailored to suit the individual needs of the family. On a flying safari you could still combine the Masai Mara and the Amboseli with the above if so desired.

In many cases people do like to spend a night or two in Nairobi and visit attractions such as Nairobi National Park, the Karen Blixen Museum and the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. These safaris circuits are tried and tested but speak to us for advice on what would combine for your specific requirements.

Quick Facts

Flights:
Flights from Europe to Nairobi and Mombasa take about 8 hours. The main airlines include Kenya Airways, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways.
Vaccinations:
Malaria prophylactics are essential. Yellow Fever injection is required if arriving from an infected area. Diptheria, Tetanus, Polio, Hepatitis A & B and Typhoid are recommended.
When to travel:
Kenya is a year round destination with each season having its own advantages and highlights. See our safari calendar.
Visas:
Passport must be valid for three months from date of entry required by all. Visas are required by most passport holders and can be obtained in advance or on arrival in Kenya. Please seek advice from us on the latest information regarding visa fees for your nationality.

Kenya Beach Holidays


Kenya Coast Fly In Escape

Trip length:
7 days
Cost from:
£2,400
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Trip Description Accommodation

This trip is a fly in luxury beach holiday which can be done as an addition to a safari or independently. Starting in the ancient Arab town of Lamu, now a world heritage site, you will follow the steps of Sinbad the Sailor, walking narrow Arab streets, devoid of vehicles but populated by working donkeys and watch Arab dhows still plying their ancient routes. Following a 2 night stay in Lamu you will be transferred...

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  • 2 nights in Mombasa Beaches
  • Our recommended accommodation:
  • Peponi Hotel
  • 4 nights on Manda Island
  • Our recommended accommodation:
  • Manda Bay
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Customer Review

Honeymoon to Kenya and Tanzania during August 2011

Kenya Review

Kenya is a beautiful country but it is the warmth and the incredible hospitality of the people that will be taking us back there!

Rated...

Signed:

Miis Nasiha Kader Khan & Mr Ziad Khan

Kenya Factfile

Timezone:
GMT +3
Language:
Swahili, English, many local languages
Currency:
Kenya Shilling, US Dollars
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
8 hours from Europe
Visas:
Required, call for info
Weather:
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