The Masai Mara, Amboseli and Kenya’s classic circuit — when to go, how to get around and how to combine it with Tanzania.
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.
| Destination | Known for | Best months |
|---|---|---|
| Masai Mara | Great Migration (Jul–Oct), big cats | July–October |
| Amboseli | Elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro | June–October |
| Ol Pejeta / Laikipia | Rhino, conservancies, night drives | Year-round |
| Lake Nakuru | Flamingos, rhino, Rift Valley | June–March |
| Samburu | Unique northern species, scenery | June–October |
| Diani & the coast | Indian Ocean beaches | December–March, July–Oct |
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.
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.
Kenya uses an online travel authorisation system that visitors should apply for before arrival, plus yellow-fever rules for some routings. See Visa & Entry.
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.

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