When to Go
The Best Time to Visit Kenya for a Safari
Kenya’s two dry seasons, two rainy seasons and its fee calendar, explained month by month, with where to go in each and when the coast is at its best.
Kenya travel guide
Kenya Travel Guide
The practical side of a Kenya safari, explained plainly and dated: when to go, what it costs, the eTA, flights from JKIA to Wilson, health and safety.
Plan Your Trip
Kenya Planning
How Much Does a Kenya Safari Cost?
What drives the price of a private Kenya safari, the park and conservancy fees you cannot avoid, and what each comfort level buys.
The Great Migration
The Great Migration in Kenya’s Masai Mara: When & Where
The Kenyan chapter of the migration: typical timing, the Mara River crossing areas, reserve versus conservancy nights and how to handle the crowds.
Traveling With Children
Planning a Kenya Family Safari
Where to go, which stays work, typical age rules, health planning and pacing by age for a Kenya family safari, with a beach to finish.
Honeymoons
Kenya Honeymoon Safaris: Privacy, Bush and Beach
Which regions and stay styles feel private, the moments worth planning, how to choose a beach and the right length for a Kenya honeymoon.
Luxury Safaris
Luxury Kenya Safaris: Space, Access and Guiding
What sets a luxury Kenya safari apart, from private conservancies and exclusive houses to guide certification and helicopter days, and where the money is best spent.
Practicalities
Kenya Travel Guide
Kenya Travel Guide
Kenya eTA & Entry Requirements for Safari Travelers
Who needs a Kenya eTA, how to apply on the official portal, fees and timing at the time of writing, and the plastic-bag, drone and yellow fever rules to know before you land.
Kenya Travel Guide
Kenya Travel Guide
Flying Into Kenya: JKIA, Wilson & Safari Flights
How to route from the US to Nairobi, get from JKIA to Wilson, fly to the Mara, Laikipia or Samburu on light aircraft, pack for 15 kg, and reach the coast.
Kenya Travel Guide
Kenya Travel Guide
Kenya Safari Vaccines, Malaria & Yellow Fever
Kenya vaccinations and health preparation for a safari: the one entry requirement, CDC recommendations, malaria by region and the insurance to have in place.
Kenya Travel Guide
Is Kenya Safe for a Safari? An Honest Guide
A dated, plain-English reading of US, UK and Canadian advice for Kenya, the areas it names, how safari routes stay clear of them, and the risks that matter day to day.
More Planning Guides
Kenya travel guide
What to pack for a safari
Clothing, gear and luggage limits for light-aircraft flights.
Kenya travel guide
Private vs group safari
What changes when the vehicle, guide and schedule are yours alone.
Kenya travel guide
How much a luxury safari costs
Price levels, what drives them and where to spend wisely.
Start With Your Dates
Tell us when you can travel, who is coming and what you most want from Kenya. A safari specialist will design a private route around you, and nothing is booked until you approve it.
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