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Kenya Travel Guide

The complete Kenya Travel Guide

The Masai Mara, Amboseli and Kenya’s classic circuit — when to go, how to get around and how to combine it with Tanzania.

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Kenya is the birthplace of the word “safari” and home to the Masai Mara — the northern stage of the Great Migration. Compact distances, big-cat density and easy combination with Tanzania make it a superb safari country.

Top parks & areas

DestinationKnown forBest months
Masai MaraGreat Migration (Jul–Oct), big catsJuly–October
AmboseliElephants beneath Mount KilimanjaroJune–October
Ol Pejeta / LaikipiaRhino, conservancies, night drivesYear-round
Lake NakuruFlamingos, rhino, Rift ValleyJune–March
SamburuUnique northern species, sceneryJune–October
Diani & the coastIndian Ocean beachesDecember–March, July–Oct

When to go

July to October is prime time for the Mara and its river crossings; the green months of January–March are quieter with excellent resident wildlife and good value. See Best Time to Visit.

Getting there & around

Most trips start in Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International, NBO). Light-aircraft flights into the Mara and other reserves keep travel time short. Detail in Getting There & Flights.

Visas & health

Kenya uses an online travel authorisation system that visitors should apply for before arrival, plus yellow-fever rules for some routings. See Visa & Entry.

✓ Two countries, one trip

Combine the Serengeti and the Masai Mara to follow the migration across the border, or pair Amboseli with a Kilimanjaro climb. We arrange the cross-border logistics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see the migration in Kenya?+
Yes — the herds are typically in the Masai Mara from roughly July to October, including the famous Mara River crossings.
Is Kenya cheaper than Tanzania?+
They are broadly comparable; park fees, conservancy fees and flights vary by season. We’ll quote like-for-like so you can compare.
Ibrahim — Safari Advisor
Ibrahim● OnlineBased in Arusha, Tanzania

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