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Kenya

The home of the safari — and one of the few countries we run on our own ground.
Best known for
The original safari — the Mara, the migration, Amboseli's elephants
When to go
Jul–Oct (dry, migration); Jan–Feb (dry, green)
Getting there
Nairobi (NBO), the regional hub, with daily long-haul flights
Getting around
Light aircraft between parks; road through the highlands
Pairs with
Tanzania, Zanzibar, or a Diani beach finish
Where to stay

Where you can stay in Kenya

A pick of the country’s most distinctive camps, lodges and houses — the places we send guests when the stay matters as much as the wildlife.

Ilora Retreats01
Masai Mara

Ilora Retreats

An intimate, design-led tented retreat in the heart of the Mara, built around quiet luxury and private guiding.

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Masai Mara

Angama Mara

Glass-fronted suites suspended on the Oloololo Escarpment, with one of the most cinematic views in Africa.

Finch Hattons03
Tsavo West

Finch Hattons

A refined, Out-of-Africa-styled luxury camp built around natural springs, with hippos, palms and Kilimanjaro views.

Loldia House04
Lake Naivasha

Loldia House

A characterful colonial farmhouse on the lakeshore — gracious, personal, and run by the Governors' family.

Giraffe Manor05
Nairobi

Giraffe Manor

The famous 1930s manor where resident Rothschild's giraffes lean through the windows at breakfast.

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Amboseli

Angama Amboseli

A ten-suite lodge in the Kimana Sanctuary, framed by Kilimanjaro and home to Amboseli's super-tusker elephants.

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Lewa

Sirikoi Lodge

A polished family-run lodge on Lewa, rated among Kenya's best for service, food and guiding.

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Samburu

Sasaab

A Moroccan-influenced lodge above the Ewaso Nyiro, open and airy with plunge pools and strong community ties.

Segera Retreat09
Laikipia

Segera Retreat

An art-filled luxury retreat on a working conservancy, blending design, wellness and serious conservation.

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Diani Beach

Alfajiri Villas

Three clifftop villas with private pools and butlers — the byword for barefoot luxury on Diani.

When to come — honestly

When to go

July – October
Best
Dry season and the Mara migration — peak game across the parks.
January – February
Good
A short dry spell: green, clear and less crowded.
March – May
Low
The long rains — lush and quiet, but wetter, and some camps close.

Travel to Kenya

Private, tailor-made journeys across Kenya, designed around you and timed around the wildlife.

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