Kenya
Holidays & Travel Facts

Kenya is the heart of East Africa and is a vast country of massive wilderness areas, golden beaches and a wealth of fascinating tribal rituals. Sharing its borders with Tanzania, between the two they have created the world’s largest wildlife sanctuary; the Masai Mara reserve in Kenya and the Serengeti on the Tanzanian side.

Kenya

Overview for Kenya

From the Gedi Ruins in the great Arabuko Sokoke forest, to the world class Giraffe Center in Nairobi. Kenya is full of surprises and treasured hideaways

Best Time to Travel

One of the most famous reserves is the Masai Mara Reserve. Game concentrations are at their greatest from around July to October when the migrating herds filter across the Mara River from the Serengeti. Tanzania’s Serengeti is a spectacular game park where millions of wildebeest congregate annually. Every year after the south’s short November rains, wildebeest, zebra, and hartebeest gather in their thousands on the Serengeti’s southern plains and the Ngorongoro Highlands. Then around April they head towards the western corridor of the Serengeti, where many overflow into the Masai Mara around July/August. In late October/November they move south again.

Top Tours for Kenya

  • Kenya Classic

    Kenya Classic

    From the open plains of the Masai Mara, the shimmery pink waters of Lake Nakuru and the swamps of Amboseli, this safari takes in... more

  • Simply Stylish Tented Safari

    Simply Stylish Tented Safari

    Visiting three of Kenya’s classic wildlife parks – Amboseli, Mount Kenya and Masai Mara – this safari aims to see a wide variety... more

  • Best of Kenya & Tanzania

    Best of Kenya & Tanzania

    From the open plains of the Masai Mara, the waters of Lake Nakuru, the swamps of Amboseli, to the views of Mount Kilimanjaro’s... more

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When to go

Kenya can be a year round destination with excellent game viewing. Peak season is generally January to March when the weather is hot and dry and animals congregate at waterholes. April to June and October to December are less popular due to the rain and floods however this does not usually hinder game viewing or getting about.