Kenya
The Original Safari Destination
Kenya is the home of the original safari (the word ‘Safari’ means journey in local KiSwahili) and is still, quite deservedly, Africa’s most iconic wildlife destination. One-tenth of all land in Kenya is designated as national parks and reserves, the most famous being the Maasai Mara playing host to the annual migration of thousands of wildebeest and zebra. North of the equator, the Laikipia Plateau stretches from the slopes of snow-capped Mt. Kenya to the rim of the Great Rift Valley. Here you can combine game viewing to view Kenya’s endangered black rhino with activities such as mountain biking, river rafting and camel safaris. Amboseli and Samburu Game Reserves lie off the beaten track and are famous for vast herds of elephant. For relaxation, the magnificent Indian Ocean boasts beautiful white sandy beaches and marine reserves where the pace slows to that of the Swahili fishermen.
Campaign style luxury tented camps and private bush homes invoke an ‘Out of Africa’ romanticism and many of the privately owned conservancies are at the heart of pioneering wildlife conservation and community programmes. All combine to conjure up a collage of images that have become synonymous with an African safari.
You will love
- The Great Migration in the Maasai Mara
- Pioneering conservation programmes
- It is classic ‘Out of Africa’
- Tribal diversity
- Savannah plains, cool forests, mountains and beaches
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Kenya’s diverse regions
from the Mara to Samburu
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Unforgettable experiences in Kenya
Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration
Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration
Get front row seats to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth. Almost two million wildebeest and twenty thousand zebras make their way around the Serengeti and Masai Mara in search of lush grazing grounds and fresh water...
Observe the extraordinary singing wells of Samburu
Observe the extraordinary singing wells of Samburu
The people of Samburu are semi-nomadic pastoralists who eke out a living in the driest of climates. One of their most significant traditions is the singing wells. Each day Samburu warriors, dressed in tribal red cloth and colourfu...
Have breakfast with Giraffes
Have breakfast with Giraffes
At Giraffe Manor, a heritage house and boutique hotel in the leafy suburbs of Nairobi, you have the opportunity to share your breakfast with a journey of friendly giraffes. At 06:30 every morning the resident Rothschild giraffes a...
Float in a hot air balloon over the Mara at sunset
Float in a hot air balloon over the Mara at sunset
It’s hard to think of a better way to start the day than gliding over the Maasai Mara as the sun rises. Not only is the natural beauty of the landscape jaw-dropping but you will see a surprising amount of wildlife too: vultures ...
Gallop through the African bush
Gallop through the African bush
Kenya’s finest operators pioneered riding safaris in the 70s, and today it remains one of the best horse-riding destinations in Africa. On horseback you can approach elephants noiselessly, amble among herds of unperturbed zebra,...
Experience hands on conservation in Lewa
Experience hands on conservation in Lewa
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a leading light in Kenyan conservation, and you can go behind the scenes to see the amazing work they do in wildlife preservation, education and community health. Witness a tracker dog demonstratio...
Ride for Lions with the Great Plains Foundation
Ride for Lions with the Great Plains Foundation, Kenya
Quite simply, one of the most exceptional cycling experiences on the planet. Set yourself a challenge, absorb the beauty of nature on a unique and highly exclusive safari and convert your sweat and effort into saving lions, expand...
Sleep under the African night sky on a starbed
Sleep under the African night sky on a starbed
Sleeping under the stars in complete privacy whilst listening to the sounds of the bush is an unparalleled experience. We can't promise a good night's sleep if the hyenas are whooping but we can promise it will be worth it for the...
A selection of our favourite places to stay in Kenya
Elephant Pepper Camp – Maasai Mara
Giraffe Manor – Nairobi
Mara Plains Camp – Maasai Mara
Sirikoi – Lewa Conservancy
Alex Walker’s Ngare Serian – Maasai Mara
Sarara Camp – Namunyak Conservancy
Kalepo Camp – Matthews Mountain Range
Mara Toto Tree Camp – Maasai Mara
Mara Expedition Camp – Maasai Mara
Mara Nyika Camp – Maasai Mara
Kath from The Classic Safari Company did an amazing job in putting together our wonderful trip to Kenya and Zanzibar.
Mr & Mrs Adams
A wonderful trip to Kenya that went without a hitch.
Mr & Mrs Langley
The Classic Safari Company offers so much experience and passion! Every aspect of our experience in Kenya and Tanzania was planned to perfection!
Jo-anne & Dean Mifsud
Kenya truly awakened me. Maasai, Pokot, Turkana and Samburu are the tribes I had the utmost honour of spending time with. My experience solidified the meaning of tribe. That we’re all connected, we’re all one.
Ms Franks
