Elephants on the savannah at sunset

Kenya, in all its contrast.

Open plains, high country and the Indian Ocean. Find the landscape that feels like yours.

Elephants walking across the Mara plains at sunset

Maasai Mara

The great plains

Wide grasslands, acacia shade and some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa. Leave time for slow game drives and a long look across the plains.

Best for
Big cats, open plains and the migration season
Plan for
3 nights or more
Type
Safari
Region
South-west Kenya
Open plains under a wide sky with mountains on the horizon

Amboseli

Elephants under the mountain

Big elephant herds, open swamps and Kilimanjaro on the horizon when the clouds allow it.

Best for
Elephants and mountain views
Plan for
2 nights or more
Type
Safari
Region
Southern Kenya
A giraffe standing in warm-toned savannah

Tsavo

Red earth, big distances

One of the largest wild areas in Kenya, with red-dusted elephants, lava flows and room for a proper road trip.

Best for
Big landscapes and road journeys
Plan for
2 nights or more
Type
Safari
Region
South-east Kenya
Clear turquoise water along a white sand beach

Diani Coast

Where the bush meets the beach

White sand, warm water and Swahili coastal food. The easy way to end a safari.

Best for
Beach days and coastal culture
Plan for
4 nights or more
Type
Coast
Region
South coast
Sunlight falling through a green forest canopy

Laikipia

The quiet highlands

Private conservancies, cool mornings and a slower, more personal way to see wildlife.

Best for
Conservancy stays and walking safaris
Plan for
3 nights or more
Type
Highlands
Region
Central Kenya
Open Rift Valley landscape beneath a broad sky

Naivasha & Nakuru

Lakes of the Rift Valley

Lakeside scenery, boat rides, rhino country and easy day trips close to Nairobi.

Best for
Short breaks and families
Plan for
2 nights or more
Type
Lakes
Region
Rift Valley
A giraffe among acacia trees

Samburu

The dry north

A dry river, doum palms and wildlife you won't find further south.

Best for
Rare northern species and Samburu culture
Plan for
3 nights or more
Type
Safari
Region
Northern Kenya
Old coastal buildings beside the sea

Lamu

An old Swahili island

Narrow lanes, carved doors, dhows in the harbour and no hurry at all.

Best for
Swahili culture and slow days
Plan for
3 nights or more
Type
Coast
Region
North coast

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