Kenya Safari Holidays

Discover Kenya’s Extraordinary Wildlife & Landscapes

Imagine watching elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, searching for big cats across the open plains of the Maasai Mara or enjoying a sundowner as the African landscape changes colour.

Kenya offers an extraordinary variety of safari experiences, from famous national parks and wildlife reserves to quieter conservancies and beautiful Indian Ocean beaches.

At Mapping Your Travel, we can help you plan a Kenya safari holiday around the wildlife you’d love to see, the places you want to explore and the way you prefer to travel.

Your journey could include several safari regions, a stay at a lodge overlooking a waterhole or a few days relaxing on the coast after your adventure.

Where Could Your Kenya Safari Take You?

Masai Mara

Wide-open plains, remarkable wildlife and the chance to witness the Great Migration.

The Masai Mara is one of Kenya’s most celebrated safari destinations, known for its open grasslands and opportunities to see lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs and many other species.

During the annual Great Migration, large herds of wildebeest and zebra move between Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Masai Mara. River crossings are unpredictable, so sightings depend on the timing of your visit and the movement of the animals.

A stay in the Mara could include guided game drives, a hot-air balloon flight or time in a neighbouring conservancy. You may also have the opportunity to learn about Maasai culture through a locally hosted experience.

Lake Nakuru & Kenya’s Rift Valley

Explore lakes, dramatic scenery and important wildlife habitats.

Lake Nakuru National Park is known for its birdlife and rhino conservation, with opportunities to see a variety of other wildlife.

A visit to the Rift Valley can add a contrasting landscape to your safari and works well as part of an itinerary that includes several regions.

Amboseli National Park

Elephants and memorable views views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Amboseli is particularly known for its elephant herds and its striking landscape of open plains, wetlands and views towards Mount Kilimanjaro.

It offers a different safari experience from the Masai Mara and can be combined with other parks as part of a longer Kenya itinerary.

Samburu & Northern Kenya

Discover dramatic landscapes and wildlife adapted to a drier environment.

Samburu’s rugged scenery and riverine habitats offer opportunities to look for species such as Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich.

For travellers interested in exploring beyond Kenya’s best-known safari areas, northern Kenya and its conservancies offer a different perspective on the country’s landscapes and wildlife.

Tsavo East & Tsavo West

Expansive wilderness and Kenya’s famous red-dusted elephants.  The ‘red’ appearance of the elephants here is due to their dust baths in the fine, red volcanic soil. It acts as a sunscreen and repels insects!

Tsavo’s two national parks cover a vast area of southeastern Kenya, with varied landscapes and opportunities to encounter elephants and other wildlife.

Their location also makes them worth considering if you would like to combine a safari with time on Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast.

Beyond Kenya’s Best-Known Safari Parks

There’s more than one way to experience Kenya’s wildlife.

Depending on your interests, we can also explore stays in private or community conservancies and other national parks.

You might consider the Laikipia region for conservation-focused experiences, Lewa for its rhino conservation work or Meru for a safari in a different landscape.

The right combination will depend on the wildlife you hope to encounter, how much time you have and the style of accommodation and activities you prefer.

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Combine Your Kenya Safari With a Beach Holiday

After early mornings on safari, a few days beside the Indian Ocean can be a wonderful way to finish your journey.

Kenya’s coast offers sandy beaches and a choice of resorts, from family-friendly stays to quieter retreats.  Depending on your itinerary, you could explore a stay around Diani Beach or another part of Kenya’s coast.

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