Experiences
From dawn balloon flights over the Maasai Mara to the white sands of Watamu, these are the experiences our guests talk about long after they fly home.
Each experience can be enjoyed on its own, added to a safari or woven into a beach holiday. Tell us what excites you and we will build it into an itinerary at your pace.
The great plains
Kenya's most famous reserve: big cats, the Great Migration and Maasai culture, enjoyed by vehicle, on foot, on horseback and from the air.
Morning and afternoon drives in a pop-up roof 4x4 with an expert guide, tracking lions, cheetahs, elephants and the Great Migration.
Lift off at dawn and drift silently over the plains as the sun rises, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush.
Step inside a Maasai homestead, see the traditional jumping dance and learn about daily life, beadwork and the warriors' traditions.
Explore the bush on foot with Maasai guides and armed rangers, learning to read tracks, plants and the small wonders you miss from a vehicle.
Ride among zebra, giraffe and antelope on well-schooled horses, a quiet and thrilling way to share the plains with wildlife.
A private table set in the wilderness: breakfast under an acacia after an early drive, or a lantern-lit dinner beneath the stars.
End the day the safari way: a cold drink and snacks on a hilltop or by the river as the sun sets over the savannah.
Rift Valley lakes
A freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley, ringed by volcanoes, gorges and wildlife sanctuaries, just two hours from Nairobi.
Glide past pods of hippos and watch African fish eagles swoop for their catch on this beautiful Rift Valley lake.
Cycle or walk among zebra and giraffe, then hike into a dramatic volcanic gorge with towering cliffs and hot springs.
Take a boat to this private sanctuary and walk freely among giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and waterbuck with no big predators around.
Hike to the rim of a dormant volcano for sweeping views of the Rift Valley, with the option to walk the full crater circuit.
Head out after dark with a spotlight to find the nocturnal side of the bush: leopards, hyenas, bushbabies and the elusive aardvark.
Tour one of the farms that make Naivasha the heart of Kenya's flower industry, and see how roses travel from greenhouse to vase.
Make your trip count: visit a local school or community project and contribute to initiatives that support the people who share their land with wildlife.
Wild northern Kenya
Rugged, remote and culturally rich: rare northern species, community-run conservation and some of the clearest night skies in Kenya.
Visit Africa's first community-owned elephant sanctuary, where Samburu keepers rescue and raise orphaned elephants to return them to the wild.
Far from city lights, the dry northern skies blaze with stars. Spend the night on a star bed or enjoy a guided tour of the African night sky.
Climb the flat-topped mountain sacred to the Samburu, with local guides, ancient forest at the top and vast views across northern Kenya.
The safari capital
The only capital city with a national park on its doorstep, plus elephant orphans, giraffes, coffee estates, art and history.
The only national park on the edge of a capital city: lions, rhinos and giraffes grazing with the Nairobi skyline behind them.
Watch baby elephants enjoy their milk and mud bath at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust nursery, and hear each orphan's story from their keepers.
Come face to face with endangered Rothschild's giraffes and feed them from a raised platform, a family favourite in Karen.
Walk through green coffee estates or highland tea gardens, follow the journey from bean or leaf to cup, and finish with a tasting.
Discover Nairobi's vibrant creative scene through its galleries, artist studios and craft workshops, with time to meet the makers.
Explore Kenya's story, from early human fossils and wildlife to its cultures and modern history, in the country's flagship museum.
Coast, culture & ocean
Coral reefs, ancient Swahili towns, coastal forest and turquoise water: Kenya's coast is far more than a beach.
Powder-white beaches, tidal lagoons and a protected marine park make Watamu one of the most beautiful stretches of the Indian Ocean.
Where the Kongo River meets the ocean at Diani: mangrove channels, giant baobabs and the centuries-old Kongo Mosque.
A cool coastal rainforest reserve above Diani and the only place in Kenya to see the rare sable antelope.
Snorkel coral gardens alive with tropical fish, look out for sea turtles and sail with dolphins off Wasini Island.
A dramatic sandstone canyon carved by wind and rain, glowing red, pink and gold as the sun goes down.
The haunting remains of a Swahili town, abandoned in the 17th century and reclaimed by forest. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kitesurf the trade winds, dive the reefs, try stand-up paddling or go deep-sea fishing in some of Africa's best waters.
Once-in-a-lifetime
Close, quiet and unforgettable: the encounters that turn a good safari into the trip of a lifetime.
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Hike through bamboo forest to spend a quiet, unforgettable hour with a family of mountain gorillas.
Laikipia conservancies, Kenya
Follow rhino on foot with experienced rangers in Laikipia's private conservancies, one of the great conservation success stories.
Northern Kenya & the Mara
See Kenya from above: volcanic landscapes, remote lakes and vast plains, with landings in places no road can reach.
Travel your way
Journeys shaped around a passion, or around exactly what you need to travel comfortably.
Special interest
With more than 1,100 recorded species, Kenya is one of the richest birding countries on earth. We pair you with specialist guides and plan routes around the habitats and species you most want to see.
Where we go
Travel for everyone
Safari should be open to everyone. We plan every detail around your needs, from the vehicle and the lodge to the pace of each day, and we talk it through with you before you book.
Tell us about your needs and we will confirm exactly what each lodge and vehicle can offer before you travel.
Talk to us about accessible travelTell us which experiences caught your eye and we will design an itinerary around them.
