Why choose a safari in Kenya?

Kenya is a magnificent safari destination in the east of Africa, located on the Equator and bordered by the Indian Ocean. You can visit Kenya all year round, and the country is an excellent choice if you are looking to experience a traditional and fascinating safari destination famous for its varied landscapes and incredible wildlife.

What is there to see and do in Kenya?

Kenya is one of our most popular destinations, and gives you the chance to experience the impressive countryside and wildlife at first hand.

Your safari holiday will be based around one or more of the most notable national parks in Kenya. For example, your holiday may include a safari in Masai Mara National Park, which is the Kenyan part of the world-famous Serengeti National Park.

The numerous national parks in Kenya share one feature: They are all home to huge populations of wild animals. But that is where the similarities end. Whereas Amboseli National Park, for example, is best known for its elephants, in Lake Naivasha you will find lots of hippos and a rich bird life.

See which national parks in Kenya you have the opportunity to visit on each holiday.

Highlights of Kenya

Our guests’ favourite experiences in Kenya are as almost as varied as the country’s landscapes. However, many guests do mention the following in particular:

• The Karen Blixen Museum at the foot of Ngong Hill
• The visit to a Masai village, where guests meet people from the local warrior tribe, the Masai
• The huge migration of gnus and zebras in Masai Mara National Park
• The balloon safari over the savannah at sunrise
• The giant herds of elephant in Amboseli National Park

No matter what you remember most fondly when you return home, your holiday in Kenya is sure to leave you with a host of fond memories to cherish.

Combination options

Beach holiday in Mombasa

With its miles and miles of sandy beaches lining the Indian Ocean, Mombasa is simply made for relaxing in beautiful surroundings. Mombasa has everything you could wish for in a beach holiday: brilliant white sandy beaches, azure water and a stunning coral reef that makes this the ideal place to go snorkelling.

From Mombasa, you can also participate in a variety of half- and full-day excursions. For example, you can head out to Wasini Island or enjoy a guided tour of the city of Mombasa itself. All the supplementary options are listed under those holidays that include a beach holiday in Mombasa.

Beach holiday on Zanzibar

Round off your holiday in Kenya with a beach holiday on the island of Zanzibar, 50 km off the coast of Tanzania. Located in the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar is the ultimate beach holiday island with fine sandy beaches, coconut palms and deep blue water as far as the eye can see.

On Zanzibar, you also have the opportunity to participate in one of our supplementary excursions. All the supplementary options are listed under those holidays that finish with a stay on Zanzibar.

Beach holiday in Mauritius

Combine your adventure in Kenya with a tour to Mauritius, where one of the Indian Ocean’s most fascinating and exclusive islands awaits you.

The island nation is particularly renowned for its pristine white sandy beaches, beautifully surrounded by turquoise waters. In the south-western part of Mauritius, you’ll find some of the island’s most captivating beaches, such as Le Morne, Tamarin, and Flic en Flac.

If you’re looking to make your beach holiday more active, you can explore what else Mauritius has to offer. Besides its picturesque beaches, Mauritius also boasts lush and diverse natural experiences. For example, you can embark on a hike to the iconic Le Morne mountain, arguably one of Mauritius’ most famous landmarks. Discover your options with tours that include Mauritius.

Experiences in Madagascar

Combine your safari holiday in Kenya with a tour to breathtaking Madagascar, which, like Mauritius, is located in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa.

Often referred to as the world’s eighth continent, Madagascar, though it belongs to Africa, can make you feel as if you’ve stepped into an entirely new world on your travels.

The island, known as the fourth largest in the world, boasts extraordinary nature and unique wildlife, with about 90% of its species not found anywhere else.

In addition to its many wonderful national parks, such as Andasibe-Mantadia National Park and Isalo National Park where you can explore Madagascar’s incredible nature and wildlife, the island also offers captivating historical experiences, such as a visit to the Queen’s Palace in the capital, Antananarivo. In other words, there is something for everyone at this truly special destination.

Do you have any questions about our Kenya holidays?

The Practical information about Kenya page presents answers to many of the questions that typically arise in connection with plans to travel to Kenya, including queries about visas, vaccinations and the climate.

Our travel specialists have years of experience organising holidays to Kenya and our other destinations in Africa. We thoroughly test all our holidays – in order to be able to answer questions that arise when people are getting ready to travel to Africa, for example.

So if you have any questions about booking a holiday to Kenya, about our other African tour packages or about any other issues, you are most welcome to contact us and ask.

We look forward to helping you enjoy the holiday of a lifetime.

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