Kenya holidays

Why Kenya holidays should be on your list:

-The Blixen-esque landscapes are to die for. Plus, true ‘Out of Africa’ fans can visit the author’s actual farmhouse ‘at the foot of the Ngong Hills,’ preserved in its original splendour.

-For the legendary game reserves, from the ancient tribal lands of the Masai Mara to the untamed wilderness of Meru, once home to Elsa the Lioness.

-There are beautiful beaches too. Unwind on fine white sand and dip into the warm Indian Ocean. The Kenyan coast is both idyllic and culturally compelling as well.

Post-safari beach time:

Kenya offers the perfect ‘bush and beach’ combo. After a safari (the ‘bush’), recover beside Mombasa’s crystal clear sea, looking out for swinging colobus monkeys, or relax on Lamu, a timeless isle with a languid pace, sun-baked white sand and bustling old town.

Kenya’s mighty reserves:

1 - THE MASAI MARA
World famous for its great animal migrations, superb game viewing and unrestricted game reserves.


2 - LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Home to one of Kenya’s oldest rhino sanctuaries as well as flamingos in their thousands.


3 - SAMBURU
A protected reserve in the north, populated by a variety of wildlife such as Grevy’s zebras, reticulated giraffes, cape buffaloes and wild elephants.


4 - MOUNT KENYA AND THE ABERDARES
At over 17,000ft, Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa and nearby the ancient Aberdares mountain range is home to multitudes of elephants and rare wildlife such as the African golden cat, Jackson mongooses and black and white colobus monkeys.


5 - TSAVO
One of the oldest and largest wildernesses in Kenya offering wildlife spotting away from the crowds.


6 - AMBOSELI
A beautiful reserve with snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro as a stunning backdrop. Known for free roaming elephants and fantastic game viewing opportunities due to the sparse vegetation.

Families will love:

Getting up close and personal with the Lion King, encountering the Big Five while staying in a number of our personally vetted family-friendly lodges. Children can enjoy activities with Masai or Samburu tribespeople, learning how to track animals and craft bows and arrows. Then head to Lamu’s paradise shores, where teens can race around long stretches of white sand and explore the archipelago on a traditional dhow.