Kenya Mid-Range & Luxury Safaris
The land Of Safaris, Variety & Magical Experiences
From the wide grasslands of the Kenya masai mara to the majestic wildlife that roams within it and with No doubt Kenya’s biggest attraction is the natural and majestic movement of huge herds of wildebeests, zebras and gazelle in search for sweet grasses in an annual Trek twice a year famously called the Great Migration. witness the life and death struggles in the Mara River crossings or dramatic encounters with Africa’s top predators taking advantage of the huge herds to grab their meal.
Kenya is the land of variety, everywhere you go is extraordinarily different including tribes elegant in their fine outfits. venture deep into the Kenya masai mara, a reserve that contains the country’s highest concentration of big game, including iconic creatures such as lion, wildebeest and elephants. The untouched culture here is a real highlight however areas such as the Masai Mara, combined with the North are different and it feels like you’ve been in two different countries.
The Great Rift Valley also passes through Kenya masai mara and the lakes can provide a relaxing change to your safari.
Why You Should Take On A kenya Safari
Kenya Safaris
Our Safari experts at Gorilla walking Safaris have put together some packages to guide you making fundamental decisions for a perfect inspirational journey but we are able to take an extra mile and put together for you an itinerary designed and fashioned just for you.
Why You Must Take On Kenya Safari
- Great Migration Safari
- Authentic Cultural Tours
- Spectacular Wildlife Safaris
- Gorillas Are Next Door
- Endemic Birders Paradise
- White Sand Beach Vaccations
Top Destinations For Safari In kenya
Masai Mara kenya
Masai Mara is a game reserve and home to over 95 mammal species including the big predators and the famous wildbeast migration occurs here every year. There are also bout 500 Bird species. While the native Masai people partly administer the park and help in its conservation of the wildlife
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National park in northern kenya is heaven for special wildlife not seen anywhere in kenya. The Special samburu 5 and the magical scenic views are phenominal encounters. The park is also managed by the Samburu Natives who help in protection against poachers.
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli national Park is Heaven for huge herds of elephants and more wildlife species. Leopards, Cheetahs, leopards, hyenas bird species are a common and must see Wildlife. The views of the famous Kilimanjaro Mountain is phenominal
Namunyak Conservancy
Namunyak Conservancy is a success story of conservation and sustainability. The Reteti elephant orphanage is a success story to bringing more life of the dwindling number of elephants by rescue and releasing of baby elephants found stranded in different destinations. The eco lodges from Sarara Camp and its sister lodges are a force for Sustainability of the wildlife and samburu natives in kenya
Chyulu Hills
Rolling across eastern Kenya, The 750 acres Chyulu hills overlooking the vast grassy plains shadowed into forest meadows are the greatest wilderness In Africa. Owned and managed by the Masai Tribe, The chulyu hills are the greatest edition to conservation and sustainability of wildlife and the Samburu natives
Ol Pajeta Conservancy
The 90,000 acre private wildlife habitat is a private conservancy habouring the big 5 in combination with the grevy zebras and habituated chimpanzees - Apparently the Only chimpanzees found in Kenya. Ol Pajeta is located near Nanyuki town along the equator a British settled town.
Laikipia
Described by the best game viewing and endemic specie destination coupled with a thriving, beautiful and classic beautiful lodges, Laikipia further presents dramatic landscapes in the shadows of mount Kenya. The Big 5 are a common sighting in Laikipia Conservancy which is also a success Conservation story.
Tsavo West National Park
Located in the east Of Kenya towards Mombasa, Tsavo East national Park hold some of the greatest red elephants and the man eaters of kenya. Characterized by Savannah plains and forested vegetation, Tsavo East National Park has a variety of spectaular wildlife including the Big Tuskers of kenya - The bigested Elephants with Big Tuskers
Top & Tailor Made Kenya Luxury Safaris
7 DAYS FLY IN OL PEJETA AND MASAI MARA
This package presents a chance to explore Ol Pejeta conservancy in Northern Kenya and its secretes combining with big five game Safari in Masai Mara endless plains.
8 DAYS LEWA CONSERVANCY GREAT WILDEBEEST MIGRATION
Watch most of the wildlife in two destinations Masai Mara and Lewa conservancy all rich in diversity. Experience one the wonders of Africa the wildebeest migration in this package
11 DAYS LEWA, OL PEJETA AND MASAI MARA
Top trending destinations: Masai Mara, Lewa and Ol Pejeta. Many attractions will be encountered here including the big five and the the Great migration & endless plains of Kenya.
Kenya Mara Classic Safari
12 Days | 11 Nights
Enjoy A vibrant wildlife encounter safari on a 12 days Of typical African safari. Be Rewarded and be Inspired with Family In Kenya.
Kenya Masai Mara Safari
14 Days | 13 Nights
Be witness to the worlds magical spectacle in Masai Mara. Watch as Thousands and Millions of wildebeest cross the crocodile feasted River.
Best Of Kenya Safari
8 Days | 7 Nights
Discover The best highlights of Kenya in an 8 days circuit. Be inspired with a spectacular wildlife including the famous masai mara.
Kenya Wildlife Safari & Beach Trip 14 Days | 13 Nights
Travelling through Kenya’s Top destinations and maximizing the top Highlight kenya Destination for a magical African safari while ending with a beach vacation at Diani Beach Mombasa
Kenya Top Highlight Safari Tour 14 Days | 13 Nights
Discover the Shadow of Kilimanjaro and the famous Masai Mara in a five days Classic safari. Watch home to hundreds of elephants grazing and millions of Wilder beasts.
Amboseli, Samburu & Masai Mara
10 Days | 9 Nights
Be rewarded to a 10 days through kenya’s iconic destinations. Spectate to the worlds Specatcles in Masai Mara, the elephant populated Ambesoli and the Still virgin Samburu N.Parks.
What You Need To Know About Kenya
It is safe and okay traveling to Kenya all year around, although some months are rainy and some are dry.
June till october are dry seasons and are the best time for wildlife viewing but is also the migration time and peak season in Kenya.
November till march are wet seasons with rains in some parts of the country. April and may are the most heavy rain seasons in Kenya.
Lodges have lower rates in the rainy seasons but the experience for wildlife is extraordinary beautiful.
You can get to kenya theough air,Kenya’s main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi. with several others even in national parks for domestic travels.
And also by water as it borders the sea. or By road from neighboring countries
Kenya is very safe in security internationally though occasional crime incidents are a reality for residents and tourists alike; follow these basic precautions for a safe trip.
it would be better if you walk during day time or better with a guide in the city center. outside the city is is pretty safe.
The official currency is the Kenya shilling (KSH). Available notes are 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1,000 shillings. Available coins are 1, 5, 10, and 20 shillings.
Dollars are mostly used in tourist places like lodges and restaurants. you can also pay with credit cards.
in case of cash you have ATM almost every 20 minuts
kenya has the best weather all year through. It experiences two seasons each year with Heavy rains in April and May then October & November for mild rains
Most Kenya Safari attractions are showcasing their best during wildlife drama and action between June to August during the wildbeest migration. During this time, the climate is friendly, mostly no rains, and wildlife viewing is climaxing. The dry season is the peak season for a safari in Kenya. Everyone else also considers this the best time for a Kenya Safari trip.
Aside from the covid -19 issues Kenya needs a yellow fever vaccine as a must as WHO recommended it in 2013.
Malaria risk due predominantly to P. falciparum exists throughout the year in the entire country.
All arriving passengers into Kenya now must apply and get their Visas online; this is a much easier method which saves you time from embassy visitations or long ques that used to be for those who opted to get these on arrival at our airports.
The e-visa can be obtained through Your passport must have at least two blank pages and be valid for a minimum of six months after your date of entry into Kenya.
Most nationalities require a visa, including citizens of the United States.
Multiple-entry visas must be applied for prior to traveling to Kenya.
Kenya is a very peaceful and welcoming African country. There is absolutely stability around the country especially the main tourist destinations like Masai Mara, Amboseli national Park, Tsavo west and East and may more.
Always advised not to travel alone in the nights or in slam areas of the city un-accompanied.
Book and travel with genuine travel agencies registered by Kenya tourism board or a member of the Association of Kenya Tour Operators
Start Building Your Dream kenya Trip
All our itineraries are tailor made, but we have tested combinations that may interest you.
Best Time To Go
December – March, June – October
Kenya Climate
Heavy rains in March, April, May till Mid june & Novenber
Time Zone
UTC/GMT +3 hours
Airport
Kigali International Airport
Kenya & Uganda Cross Boarder Safaris That May Interest You
Experience the ultimate safari adventure during the final days of your trip along Mombasa or Diani at the Kenya coast, combining wildlife with water. You can also do cross border safaris to Uganda for the Ultimate Gorilla Trekking Experience
Uganda & Kenya Impression Safari 9 Days | 8 Nights
Trip Starts: Entebbe – Kibale National Park Trip Ends: Masai Mara Kenya – Nairobi Kenya Destinations: Entebbe | Kibale National Park | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | Nairobi | Masai Mara
Gorillas, Amboseli & Masai Mara 11 Days | 10 Nights
Trip Starts: Entebbe – Kibale National Park Trip Ends: Masai Mara Kenya – Nairobi Kenya Destinations: Entebbe | Kibale National Park | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | Nairobi | Amboseli N.park | Masai Mara.
Kenya Safari & Uganda Gorillas. 13 Days | 12 Nights
Trip Starts: Kenya – Amboseli Trip Ends: Entebbe – Uganda Destinations: Nairobi | Amboseli N.park | Samburu N.Park | Masai Mara Reserve | Entebbe | Bwindi Forest N.Park
Frequently Asked Questions About kenya
The Great migration happens is a mass movement of thousands and hundreds of wild beasts, zebras and impalas originating from Serengeti Tanzania headed into Masai Mara Kenya in search for fresh grass that sprouts in the Masai Mara National Reserve kenya
In the event of the river crossing and on the borders of Tanzania and Kenya, crocodiles and predators await to have their preys of very curious Wild beasts, impalas and zebras river crossing.
The wild beast migration happens between June and September when they cross back to Tanzania for the rest of the year.
This phenomenal experience of the wild attracts many travelers around the world and at this time of the year is sought to be the peak season of the year.
Read more about the Great Migration Here
Kenya is best visited all year around. The climate is always perfect in Nairobi and south while more warmer in the north of Kenya. Between June and September is the dry season experiencing less or no rainfall.
The rainy seasons in kenya are from mid march till latest Mid June while october and november experience Little amounts of rainfall. The peak rainy seasons are march and Apirl with the highest levels of rainfall.
Rainy seasons or shoulder seasons come with low accommodation rates and safari rates in Kenya. If you are into the Great migration in Kenya and do not mind the crowds, Then months between June to September are the best months for travel to Kenya But if the crowds are not your kind of encounter, The months between September until March are the best travel months for you.
Kenya Boosts of the best African safari experience in East Africa. Masai Mara National Reserve is haven for a Kenya safari with chances of seeing the Big 5 like Elephants, Rhinos, Buffalos, Leoprads and Lions in Big Numbers. samburu National Reserve in the north of kenya boosts of the north special endemics like the Somali Orstrich, Grevy Zebras, Generuks, Besia oryx.
Amboseli National Park is heaven for the growing number of elephants within the national Park, The shadows of Kilimanjaro, a growing number of cheetahs, Hyenas and much more. The Tsavo west and Tsavo east are heaven for wildlife viewing and a popular place to see the Wilddogs and man eaters (Lions).
Nairobi national park, The chyulyu Hills and many conservancies like the Namunyak Conservancy in northern Kenya, Lewa and laikipia conservancy including solio are a success story for conservation of wildlife in Kenya
Yes, Apparently most tourists visiting Kenya require a Visa which is applied for in advance and online . Here is the official link for the application. https://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html
What to wear and what to bring depends on the Weather conditions or time of the year you travel. During the dry seasons opt for light clothing that are breathable when the Weather fluctuates from morning to evenings. Avoid black, dark blue or too white colors as these attract insects or Tsetseflys. The Comouflage colours are also outlawed in kenya so are a no go for packing. Casual wear is probably the best while shorts would be a game changer. Formal dressing is not necessary at all on a Kenya safari.
Carry with you always insect repelant, sun screens, walking shoes, hats, shorts and a rain jacket just in case rain Surprises you.
Here is a more insight on Safari packing List
The Big 5 Safari is the journey through Kenya’s Top destinations to watch the Big 5 Wildlife every traveler must see during the Kenya safari. The Big 5 safari includes in order The Elephants, The Rhinos, The Buffalos, The elusive leopards and the brave lion.
The Big 5 safari would take you through Masai Mara National Reserve or Samburu National reserve, Tsavo west and East National Park for extra ordinary encounters.
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