Kenya

The birthplace of the African safari holiday

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Kenya Safari Holidays

The original safari destination, Kenya has that wide geographical diversity typical of East Africa - coral-fringed coastline, savannah plains, shimmering Rift Valley lakes, acacia bush, and glaciated mountain peaks.

Maasai Mara in the Green Season

Saw 172 cats, 20 cheetah, 3 leopard, 2 serval and 147 lion. Took 1300 photos-they will take some sorting out!

Annie

Kenya By Region

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park is amongst Kenya's most famous safari parks, due in large part to its stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, as well as its excellent game viewing.....

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Chyulu Hills and Tsavo National Parks

Chyulu Hills & Tsavo National Parks are located in south eastern Kenya between Kilimanjaro and the coast. They are among Kenya's oldest and largest parks, and home to an incredible array of wildlife. ....

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Laikipia

The Laikipia Plateau sits atop the equator line at the very heart of Kenya. Developed in the 19th-century as ranch land by colonialists, Laikipia is today famous as a vast wilderness the size of Wales....

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Lake Victoria

The largest lake in Africa, Lake Victoria is shared between Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It is home to thousands of individual islands and archipelagos, a number of which offer private island resorts w....

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Lamu and Kiwayu

The Lamu Archipelago incorporates the beautiful islands of Manda, Lamu, Kiwayu and Pate. A quieter alternative to the busy beach resorts of Zanzibar and Kenya's mainland coast, Lamu is the perfect spo....

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Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a private reserve in north-eastern Kenya, on the eastern edge of the Laikipia Plateau. One of Kenya's best private conservancies, it is home to a number of endangered ....

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Masai Mara National Reserve

The Masai Mara, the most famous of Kenya’s game reserves, has been called “the most magnificent wildlife theatre in the world”, and with good reason. Part of the same eco-system as the Serengeti, the ....

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Meru National Park

Among the smallest and least-visited of Kenya's safari parks, Meru has a great deal to offer. It encompasses a huge variety of terrain, including acacia woodland, low-land swamp and dry savannah plain....

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Mombasa and South Coast

The southern coast of Kenya is notable for its rich history and former Swahili settlements, its isolated islands, and of course, its beautiful beaches. Mombasa, Kenya's second largest city and coastal....

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Mount Kenya

Journey to the summit of Africa's second highest peak - Mount Kenya. We offer guided trekking and technical climb itineraries to Point Lenana, Batian and Nelion.....

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Nairobi

Nairobi is a lively capital with good hotels and a number of attractions, including its own National Park where you can view rhino, lion and giraffe.....

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Rift Valley Lakes

The Kenyan Rift Valley is a section of the 6,000km Great Rift Valley, which stretches from the Dead Sea in the Middle East all the way to Mozambique. It is one of Africa’s defining geographical featur....

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Samburu and Shaba National Parks

The Samburu National Reserve is located on the northern bank of the Ewaso Nyiro River, in central Kenya. The Ewaso flows through the region, attracting plentiful wildlife and giving life to Samburu's ....

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Our Kenya Itineraries

Laikipia Camel Safari

Explore the remote corners of the Laikipia Plateau on foot and by camel, before travelling to Mombasa for four nights relaxation on the coast, on this 8-day family-oriented safari and beach itinerary.

Destination

  • Kenya

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £3450 pp

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Saruni Rhino Tracking Safari

Journey to Saruni Rhino Camp in the wilds of Samburuland, northern Kenya. The opening of this property marks the return of the endangered black rhinos to the lands of the Samburu, after an absence of 25 years – an historical achievement for conservation and tourism in Kenya - and offers safari-goers the first ever opportunity track the majestic black rhinos, on foot, in East Africa.

Destination

  • Kenya

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £2950 pp

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Masai Mara Sleepout

This 4-night Masai Mara Sleepout offers you the ultimate romantic getaway. Spend a night in Serian Safari’s most intimate property, the Nest, a unique tree house with room for just two guests. This is a chance to experience the Masai Mara in quiet isolation – to completely immerse yourself in the serenity of the African bush.

Destination

  • Kenya

Experience

  • Honeymoons and Weddings
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £3390 pp

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Mount Kenya 360 Degrees Mountain Bike Safari

Circumnavigate the base of Mount Kenya on this new low-impact cycling itinerary. On this 7-day programme (6 days riding), you’ll follow a newly-established cycle route which avoids the busy highways and populous town centres in favour of the Kenyan countryside and tribal regions. The terrain varies from rainforest to dry savannah and on to the lush farmlands on the eastern slopes of the mountain, where you’ll pass through small rural communities.

Destination

  • Kenya
  • Mt Kenya Bike Safari

Experience

  • Biking Holidays
  • Group Travel

Prices from £1948 pp

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Kenya Luxury Beach Escape (Kinondo Kwetu)

Luxury beach escape to Diani Beach, on the mainland Kenyan coast, for 7 nights at the upmarket, owner-run Kinondo Kwetu lodge.

Destination

  • Kenya

Experience

  • Honeymoons and Weddings
  • Beach Holidays

Prices from £2730 pp

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Discover Kenya Family Activity Safari

‘Discover Kenya’ is an adventurous alternative to a traditional driven safari, offering families a chance to escape the beaten path and explore on foot, by bike and by 4x4 the best that Kenya has to offer. Designed for holiday fun and not as a challenge, the 7-day itinerary is suitable for active families with children aged 10 and over, and can also be adapted to suit small groups and couples.

Destination

  • Kenya

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Biking Holidays
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £2190 pp

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Kenya By Activity

Hot Air Balloon Safaris (Kenya)

A hot air balloon safari offers a bird’s eye view on to the African wilderness, and serves as a truly exhilarating way of discovering Kenya’s Masai Mara!....

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Kenya Beach Holidays

For an African beach holiday to remember, look no further than Kenya. The original home of the safari is also one of Africa’s greatest beach destinations.....

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Kenya Small Group Safaris

Joining a small group safari to Kenya allows you to discover Africa’s original safari destination in the company of others - and often much more affordably than if travelling alone or as a couple!....

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Trekking and Climbing in Kenya

In Africa's original safari destination we offer a variety of treks, climbs and walking safaris to suit all abilities, from approachable mountain trekking holidays to technical climbing on Mount Kenya....

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Additional Information

Visa Requirements

UK and US citizens require a visa for Kenya. It is possible to obtain your visa on arrival. Payment is accepted in US dollars – US$50 or sterling £30 (UK Passport holders). Only cash payments are accepted.  

You can also apply for an e-visa online for $51, which we recommend. The online system will be self-explanatory but below is a summary of the application process:

•    To obtain an e-visa to go - http://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html and click Create an account.  
•    Once logged in, select Department of Immigration Services and apply for the visa type you require
•    Complete the application form - please note that incomplete applications will be rejected, and you will lose your processing fee.
•    You will need a scan or photo of the information page of your passport, and a passport sized photo.
•    You can pay using Visa, Mastercard and other debit cards.
•    Once the visa has been approved, log back into your account and download your visa. It normally takes 2 working days to process the visa.
•    Print a copy of your visa to present to the immigration officer at your point of entry into Kenya.
•    The e-visa is valid for 3 months prior to travel and allows a stay of 90 days.
•    It is very important to note that to enter Kenya you must have at least 1 blank passport pages.

Please note that if you are travelling on to another African country you may require another visa. Please check with us or the relevant High Commission. If travelling elsewhere in East Africa, the East Africa Tourist Visa is a multiple entry visa valid for 90 days to Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya.

Southern African honeymoon

We would really like to thank you for putting together a honeymoon that provided everything we hoped for.

Dean & Sarah