Country | Kenya
- Safari
- The Maasai tribe
- Kilimanjaro
- Coral reefs
- Hippos and flamingos
Kenya
wildlife magic
Kenya. The very name conjures up images of safari. And any seasoned traveler will tell you, you’re in for a wildlife spectacle here that trumps anything East Africa—or even the entire continent—offers. Expect to see swift predators and savannah giants against the backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. And expect wild tribes to greet you with their signature jumping dances. Highland vistas, volcanic lakes, and a cloud of pink flamingos swirling around your helicopter will leave you speechless for life. This is the stage for the most thrilling scenes of the Great Migration, and it’s also where you’ll find the iconic Giraffe Manor—that one-of-a-kind hotel where giraffes poke their heads through the windows to join you for breakfast.
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Kenya’s national parks, reserves, and private conservancies have long been world-renowned: the Maasai Mara (yes, home to the Great Migration, the most spectacular wildlife event on earth), Amboseli (where elephant herds roam with Kilimanjaro in the background), Samburu (the place to spot the Special Five). That’s only a small part of the problem. In Kenya, authorities punish poachers. People cherish and protect animals here. Generations of them have grown accustomed to jeeps and have lost their fear. Kenya’s wildlife population dwarfs that of neighboring countries’ national parks.
But safari isn’t Kenya’s only claim to fame. There’s the Laikipia Plateau, a highland region with breathtaking landscapes, private reserves, and a huge rhino population.
There’s the “Sky Island” and the “Jade Sea,” accessible only by helicopter!
There’s the Great Rift Valley, with its unique terrain, fantastical flora, and stunning lakes teeming with hippos, crocodiles, and hundreds of thousands of birds, including vast flocks of pink flamingos.
There are the stunning Diani beaches, with their wide shoreline, powdery white sand, tropical diving, deep-sea fishing, water sports, and delectable seafood. And there’s Malindi, a favorite haunt of supermodels, a little slice of Italy with villas owned by the likes of Berlusconi and Flavio Briatore.
There’s Gede, an ancient city lost in the jungle. This is where Vasco da Gama stopped, and where Ernest Hemingway fished! There’s Nairobi, a modern metropolis, and Mombasa, East Africa’s largest port.
There are the pagan tribes, living by the ancient laws of their ancestors, with their own languages, customs, rituals, lifestyles, mesmerizing dances, and unique songs.
There are coral reefs, world-class diving, incredible deep-sea fishing, the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, and daily massages from gentle waves or the skilled hands of spa therapists.
There are exhilarating helicopter flights over volcanic craters and winding rivers, vibrant colors, and surreal landscapes worthy of a Salvador Dalí painting.
There are breathtaking hot-air balloon rides over the savannah, watching herds of animals scatter below.
There are ultra-luxury hotels, impeccable service, world-class cuisine, comfort, and the most intense emotions in everything, even the simple act of getting from A to B.
There are unique lodges that deliver an emotional tsunami and let you feel like a time traveler, as if you were an explorer of new lands in colonial times.
Kenya is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Africa, and it is the country we recommend starting with.
Why go to Kenya
and what there is to experience
The emotions and novel experiences are utterly unique. To connect with the wild through firsthand experience, to feel the power of ancient cultures, to absorb the wisdom of the African earth—that’s truly priceless.
Personalized tours
to Kenya
We know and love Africa. All of our routes are designed, tested, and personally traveled by us. These are just examples of what your trip could look like. We will create a personalized program just for you, one that will divide your life into “before” and “after,” and you’ll want to return, again and again.
Popular routes in Kenya
It is important to remember that Kenya is a country in Africa, so it’s best to be prepared in advance.
FAQ?
or our answers to the questions
Citizens of almost all countries of the former Soviet Union can obtain a visa upon arrival, at the airport. In order to obtain a tourist visa, it is necessary to have a passport, the validity period of which is as follows
is at least six months old at the time of entry and has at least one completely blank page to display the visa sticker. You will have to fill in an application form and pay a visa fee of $50 for a tourist visa.
The visa can also be obtained in advance, online, on the website evisa.go.ke
There is no bad season for safaris in Kenya. Even outside the migration season, the abundance of animals will shock and surprise anyone.
The Great Migration season is from July to October. To be sure to catch the most colorful shots, it is recommended to come in September. August is also very good, of course, but there are too many other tourists. This is the most expensive, but also the most interesting season, so you need to book it not a month or two in advance, but at least six months in advance. And if you want to combine it with a stay at the Giraffe Manor, then a year in advance is not too early – places there are often sold out a year and a half or two years in advance.
Even in April-May and November, which are considered the wet season, the rains only enrich the safari experience. The colors are brighter, the sunsets are more epic, and the animals don’t hide from the heat during the day – although the abundance of moisture often means they don’t have to travel far to waterholes and they may not always be found at the usual spots. In April-May, many luxury lodges often close for renovations, as there are fewer tourists at this time.
For the Catholic Christmas and New Year season (December 25th – January 3rd), you need to book either very far in advance, or plan your trip before or after these dates.
None. A yellow fever vaccination won’t hurt when visiting Africa in general, and a certificate of it is requested in some countries – including upon arrival in Zanzibar or the Seychelles via Kenya.
A safari with scheduled flights between parks and overnight stays in large, comfortable lodges within the park costs from $500 per person per day. With overnight stays in exclusive lodges and camps located in private reserves, the cost is from $1,500 and above.
More budget-friendly (from around $300 per person per day) overland routes with 4-6 hour transfers between parks in a safari minibus can be found at kenyasafari.ru
A typical mid-range safari is usually a ground route that passes through several national parks, each of which is interesting and beautiful in its own way, with transfers of 4-6 hours between them and accommodation in lodges or camps designed for mass tourism.
Luxury safaris typically involve flights, either scheduled or chartered, depending on the availability of the destination you wish to reach. The most exclusive reserves and unique lodges with a personalized approach are always difficult to access. The more interesting the place, the harder it is to get there, and there will be no crowds of tourists. Such places allow for a meticulous approach to tailoring your stay so that you are fully immersed in Wild Africa.
A total of 6 to 12 rooms in a relaxed yet refined African style with all European amenities. Sometimes it’s a colonial mansion. Sometimes tents with canvas walls and beds made from the mighty branches of centuries-old trees. You can sleep under the stars in the Masai Mara or wake up to a view of Kilimanjaro while sipping freshly brewed coffee with elephants coming to water, or end the day with a glass of wine just a few meters from a herd of rhinos.
The driver of your open jeep knows every tusked and horned creature here by sight. These are the people who have lived in the reserves and parks for years, and your luck on safari often depends on them.
Often, an exclusive camp or lodge is located in its own private reserve, which can only be accessed by guests. There will be more animals here than in a national park. The territory of a private reserve is always better protected than a national park. This is known by both poachers and animals. Kenya allows shooting poachers without warning, and private security will not be long in coming. The animals simply understand where it is safer for them.
With a luxury safari, the exclusive approach begins right at the airplane’s ramp, where you are greeted by special airport staff and escorted through all the formalities without waiting in line, in order to quickly hand you over to our driver or transfer you to a private charter.
When it comes to African nature, the journey is half the pleasure. Nothing can surpass a helicopter safari – it’s a dream for any photographer, although a rare photo can convey the true impressions of the flight, but even under the wing of a Cessna, the flamingos will not lose their variegation, the mountains and waterfalls, the villages of wild tribes, the herds scattering under the roar of the propeller, and the white sands of the coast will not leave you indifferent to Africa from a bird’s-eye view.
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