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Two young lions playing in green grass

The classic safari

Kenya

Vast Mara skies, dramatic migrations and the spirit of the Maasai.

Best time
Jul to Oct, Jan to Feb
Visa
Electronic travel authorisation
Money
Kenyan shilling
Driving
On the left

Highlights

Why travellers choose Kenya

  • Two young lions playing in green grass

    Maasai Mara

    Big cats and migration

    Lions, leopards and the great wildebeest crossing.

  • Savannah in the Maasai Mara

    Amboseli

    Open savannah

    Wide skies and elephants beneath Kilimanjaro.

  • A family on a safari drive in Kenya

    Easy for families

    Short drives and lodges that welcome children.

When to go

Two dry seasons, one great migration

January to February and June to October are driest. The migration reaches the Mara from July to October.

  1. JanDry
  2. FebDry
  3. MarGreen
  4. AprGreen
  5. MayGreen
  6. JunDry
  7. JulDry
  8. AugDry
  9. SepDry
  10. OctDry
  11. NovGreen
  12. DecGreen
  • Dry season: best for trekking and game drives
  • Green season: lush, quieter, cheaper lodges

Kenya safaris

Ready made trips in Kenya

  • A large herd of wildebeest on the Maasai Mara3 days

    Wildlife · Kenya

    3 Days Maasai Mara Safari

    Big cats and vast herds on Kenya's most famous reserve.

    From, per person$1,190

  • A family of elephants walking through dust7 days

    Family · Kenya

    7 Days Kenya Family Safari

    Relaxed pace, family friendly lodges and plenty of animals.

    From, per person$2,350

  • Zebras standing in dry savannah grass10 days

    Gorillas · Uganda and Kenya

    10 Days Gorillas to the Mara

    The best of both countries: mountain gorillas, then the Maasai Mara.

    From, per person$3,790

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