KENYA
Description
In the land of the Maasai
Kenya – the name is almost synonymous with the word “safari”. Few other places on the planet conjure such a spirit of adventure and romance. The diversity of things to do in Kenya dazzles all who visit, and viewing the country’s abundant wildlife tops the list.
See throngs of wildebeest thundering across the savanna during the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara; come eye-to-eye with elephants in Amboseli National Park; or marvel at Lake Nakuru, flecked with thousands of flamingos. In these sun-soaked lands, ancient tribes, such as the Maasai, Kikuyu, and Samburu, retain their traditional customs, living in relative harmony with the natural world.
Beyond the world-famous safari parks lies a trove of coastal treasures. You can snorkel and dive fish-rich coral reefs, relax on pearly beaches, experience the melting pot of cultures and cuisines in Mombasa and Malindi, and explore tropical islands steeped in Swahili history.
Kenya’s capital is Nairobi, the largest and most populated city in the country.
Wildlife
Kenya’s geographic diversity means that it supports an extraordinary range of wildlife. The country’s premier national parks and reserves, all home to most or all of the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and Black rhino.
Masai Mara is one of the top five reserves in Africa for lion and cheetah sightings and it is also unusually reliable when it comes to leopards, along with other less glamorous carnivores such as spotted hyena, jackals and bat-eared fox. Amboseli is one of the top places anywhere in Africa for watching elephant interactions at close quarters.
After South Africa, Kenya is the second-best place to see both black and white rhino, with healthy and conspicuous populations.
Wildebeest are resident in Masai Mara and Amboseli N.P., but the first one is renowned for the migration of hundreds of thousands of these doleful looking antelope from neighbouring Tanzania between June and October.
Kenya is one of the world’s finest bird watching destinations. A national checklist of more than 1.000 species.
Highlights
Highlights
Masai Mara National Reserve
the Masai Masai Mara and its exclusive private conservancies offer breathtaking wildlife encounters and tailored luxury travel experiences. Stay in intimate, high-end lodges or tented camps, where private game drives bring you close to the Big Five and the Great Migration away from the crowds. Enjoy hot air balloon safaris at sunrise, gourmet bush dining, and guided walking safaris with expert rangers. With unparalleled service, cultural interactions with the Maasai, and untouched landscapes, these private reserves provide the ultimate exclusive safari adventure.
Tsavo National Park
Tsavo National Park and its exclusive private conservancies offer breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife, creating unforgettable luxury travel experiences. Stay in secluded lodges and elegant tented camps, where personalized safaris bring you close to iconic red elephants, lions, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy gourmet bush dining, spa retreats, and guided walks through Kenya’s vast wilderness. With world-class service and exclusivity, Tsavo’s private reserves provide an unparalleled blend of adventure and indulgence in the heart of Africa.
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park and its exclusive private conservancies offer a luxury travel experience with breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Stay in high-end lodges and tented camps, enjoy private game drives, and spot iconic elephants up close. Indulge in bush dinners, guided walking safaris, and cultural encounters with the Maasai. With top-tier service and intimate wildlife experiences, these private reserves provide an exclusive and unforgettable safari in one of Africa’s most scenic landscapes.
Samburu National Reserve
The Samburu Reserve and its exclusive private conservancies offer a luxury travel experience in Kenya’s wild heart. Stay in elegant lodges and tented camps with breathtaking views, personalized safaris, and intimate wildlife encounters. Enjoy private game drives, bush dining under the stars, and cultural experiences with the Samburu people. With top-tier service and untouched landscapes, these private reserves provide an exclusive gateway to one of Africa’s most stunning safari destinations.
Lake Nakuru National Park
The Park has Kenya’s largest population of rhinos. The surface of the Lake occupies about a third of the park. It supports a dense bloom of the blue-green Cyanophyte Spirulina from which it derives its colour and is a food source for flamingos. During peak season millions of flamingos and pelicans congregate on the lake.
Malindi and Watamu
Watamu and Malindi offer a luxury travel experience with white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and rich Swahili heritage. Indulge in exclusive resorts, world-class diving, marine safaris, and fine dining, making these Kenyan coastal gems perfect for a dream getaway.
Chalbi Desert & Turkana
As beautiful as it is unknown Chalbi Desert is a “vast flat nothingness”, occasionally transformed into a shallow seasonal lake. This small desert near the border with Etiopia, is a land of endless mirages and salt flats that somehow drops at its western rim to the base of the Rift Valley and the infinitely mysterious Lake Turkana, the world’s largest desert lake.
Gedi Ruins and Arabuko Sokoke Forest
The jungle-clad Gedi Ruins consist of the extensive remnants of one of the many medieval Swahili city-states which once studded the East African coast. The stuff of Lost City fantasies, the historical and archaeological sites of Gedi overhung with an aura of mystery that is amplified when you realise its existence went unrecorded in any contemporary document.
Kakamega Forest
Kakamega Forest offers a luxury travel experience in Kenya’s last tropical rainforest. Explore lush trails, rare wildlife, and exotic birds. Stay in exclusive eco-lodges and enjoy guided nature walks for an unforgettable escape into nature’s paradise.
Marsabit Mountain National Park
A remote paradise for nature lovers, located in the Eastern Province of Kenya, Marsabit is a densely forested mountain with three crater lakes provide a haven for a variety of birdlife, mammals (like the huge-tusked bull elephants) and reptiles. Hikes in the dense forest, wreathed in mist can be enjoyed along with camel rides, bird watching and visits to the singing wells.