From the Maasai Mara to the Indian Ocean.
Africa

Kenya

Magical Kenya

Overview

Discover Kenya’s iconic destinations

Kenya is the original safari country. From the legendary plains of the Maasai Mara to the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya, the soda lakes of the Rift Valley to the white sands of Diani Beach, it offers the full range of African experiences in one accessible package. This is where the word "safari" was born…

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Why visit Kenya

Lake Turkana — the world's largest desert lake and a UNESCO World Heritage Site

In depth

More about Kenya

Signature experience

Lake Turkana — the world's largest desert lake and a UNESCO World Heritage Site

— and where the Great Migration crosses the Mara River each year in one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles. Beyond the famous Mara, Kenya holds the elephants of Amboseli framed by Mount Kilimanjaro, the dry-country specials of Samburu, the flamingos of Nakuru, and the vast wilderness of Tsavo. Add Swahili coast culture, world-class diving,…

From the Maasai Mara to the Indian Ocean.

Where to go

Explore Kenya

Kenya is the birthplace of safari and home to one of Africa's richest collections of national parks and reserves. From the world-famous Maasai Mara stage of the Great Migration to the elephant herds of Amboseli framed by Mount Kilimanjaro, the flamingos of Lake Nakuru, the dry-country specials of Samburu, and the wild expanse of Tsavo, Kenya's parks cover every African landscape in one country.

 

With over 60 national parks and reserves, plus a network of community conservancies that protect millions of additional hectares, Kenya offers Big Five game viewing, world-class birding, walking safaris, marine parks on the Swahili coast, and Africa's only national park within a capital city. Explore the destinations below to plan your Kenyan adventure.

Safari itineraries

Kenya safari itineraries

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When to go

Best time to visit Kenya

Kenya is a year-round safari destination, but each season offers a different experience. The long dry season from late June to October is the classic safari window clear skies, easy game viewing, and the Great Migration crossing the Mara River in the Maasai Mara. January and February bring another window of dry, sunny weather and excellent coastal conditions. The long rains from March to May are best avoided for safari, but offer green landscapes, baby animals, and lower prices.

Peak season

Hot and dry. Excellent game viewing across all parks. Ideal coastal weather.

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