Lion pride resting in the Maasai Mara

Explore Kenya

Eleven destinations, each with its own character. Here's what makes them worth the journey.

TerraMara safari vehicle on the Maasai Mara plains
MAASAI MARA

Where the wild takes centre stage.

Kenya's most famous reserve, home to enormous prides of lion, resident leopard and — from July to October — the Great Migration crossing the Mara River. Endless open grassland makes for some of the best game viewing in Africa.

Big cats Great Migration Hot air balloon safaris
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Amboseli elephants beneath Kilimanjaro
AMBOSELI

Where giants roam beneath Kilimanjaro.

Amboseli is defined by two things: some of Africa's largest elephant herds, and unbeatable views of Mount Kilimanjaro rising across the Tanzanian border. Its swamps draw wildlife even in the dry season, making game viewing exceptionally reliable.

Elephant herds Kilimanjaro views Photography
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Tsavo red earth landscape
TSAVO

Wild. Vast. Untamed.

Kenya's largest protected area, split into Tsavo East and Tsavo West, known for its red-dust "painted" elephants, dramatic lava flows and a sense of scale unlike anywhere else in the country.

Red-earth elephants Vast wilderness Mzima Springs
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Samburu rugged landscape
SAMBURU

A different side of Kenya.

North of the equator, Samburu's arid landscapes are home to species found nowhere else on a classic Kenyan safari — Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and Somali ostrich — alongside a rich Samburu cultural heritage.

Rare wildlife Samburu culture Off the beaten path
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Rhino at Lake Nakuru
LAKE NAKURU

Where wildlife meets the Rift Valley.

A fully fenced sanctuary protecting both black and white rhino, set against a dramatic Rift Valley lake that, when conditions align, draws thousands of flamingos to its shores.

Rhino sanctuary Flamingos Rift Valley views
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Beachfront pool overlooking the Kenyan coast
DIANI & THE COAST

Trade the savannah for the sea.

Kenya's coastline offers a different kind of unforgettable — powder-white sand, warm Indian Ocean waters, coral reefs and centuries of Swahili history. A natural way to end a safari, or a destination in its own right.

White-sand beaches Swahili culture Diving & snorkelling
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More of Kenya

Destinations we can build into a tailor-made itinerary, even where we don't yet have a dedicated expedition.

Nairobi

The only capital in the world bordering a national park.

Lake Naivasha

Boat rides among hippos and a walk among giraffe on Crescent Island.

Ol Pejeta

A leading rhino conservancy and home to the world's last northern white rhinos.

Watamu

Marine park snorkelling and quiet, laid-back coastal charm.

Lamu

A UNESCO-listed island of Swahili architecture and car-free streets.