Kenya Travel Guide
The Maasai Mara, elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, flamingo lakes and the snows of Mount Kenya. Everything you need to plan a safari in Kenya — on its own or with Tanzania.
Plan your trip
Best Time to Visit Kenya
Dry seasons, the rains and when the migration reaches the Mara. Read the guide
Kenya Safari Cost
Our prices, Maasai Mara fees, inclusions and extras. Read the guide
Kenya eTA: Visa Rules for Visitors
Who needs an eTA, how to apply, cost and timing. Read the guide
Kenya Travel Requirements
Passport, eTA, yellow fever, the plastic ban and arrival. Read the guide
Kenya Safari Packing List
Layers, gear, documents and luggage limits. Read the guide
Kenya and Tanzania Safari Together
Mara and Serengeti, the border, visas and yellow fever. Read the guide
On safari
Kenya National Parks and Reserves
The Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo, Samburu, the Rift Valley lakes and more. Read the guide
Maasai Mara Safari Guide
Reserve and conservancies, wildlife, fees and how to get there. Read the guide
The Great Migration in the Maasai Mara
When the herds arrive, the river crossings and how to see them. Read the guide
Things to Do in Kenya
Balloon flights, lakes, cycling with zebras, tree hotels and more. Read the guide
Climbing Mount Kenya
The peaks, the routes, the season and our 6-day trek. Read the guide
Nairobi Travel Guide for Safari Travellers
Airports, Nairobi National Park, the elephant orphanage and tips. Read the guide
Know before you go
Is Kenya Safe for Tourists?
On safari, in Nairobi, health, roads and official advice. Read the guide
Kenya Travel Advice
Money and M-Pesa, SIM cards, plugs and etiquette. Read the guide
Kenyan Culture and People
The peoples, the Swahili coast, greetings and respectful visits. Read the guide
Kenyan Food: What to Eat
Nyama choma, ugali, chapati, coastal dishes, tea and coffee. Read the guide
Where the word "safari" took hold
"Safari" is the Swahili word for a journey, and Kenya is where the modern safari began. The country packs extraordinary variety into a short distance: the open plains of the Maasai Mara, Amboseli's elephants under Kilimanjaro, the dry north of Samburu, the Rift Valley lakes, the red earth of Tsavo and the highlands of Mount Kenya — with the Indian Ocean coast beyond.
Most safaris start in Nairobi. Our Kenya safaris run from 3 to 9 days, and our Kenya and Tanzania Great Migration safari follows the herds across both countries. Explore the parks on our Kenya destinations page.
Kenya safari: the questions travellers ask us
How many days do I need for a Kenya safari?
Three or four days covers one park such as Amboseli or the Maasai Mara. With 7–9 days you can combine Amboseli, the Rift Valley lakes and the Maasai Mara, or add Samburu in the north.
Do I need a visa for Kenya?
Most visitors now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) instead of a visa, applied for online before travel. See our Kenya eTA guide.
Is Kenya or Tanzania better for a safari?
Both are superb. Kenya is compact with high wildlife density, especially in the Maasai Mara; Tanzania has vast parks like the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. Many travellers combine them — see Kenya and Tanzania together.
Ready for Kenya? Talk to our team
Tell us your dates and plans — our team in Arusha will shape the trip around you.
