A field guide to every way of seeing this country. the journeys, the seasons, the wild moments worth crossing the world for. Browse, learn, and find the safari that is unmistakably yours.
Two travellers can stand on the same plain at the same hour and live entirely different journeys. One waits, lens steadied, for the leopard to shift its weight. Another watches a child meet a giraffe for the first time. A third simply lets the silence settle as the sky turns to amber.
Kenya holds all of these at once. The reserves and conservancies of the Mara, the elephant herds beneath Kilimanjaro at Amboseli, the rare northern species of Samburu, and a coastline of white sand to finish. What follows is not a catalogue. it is a guide to choosing well.
Every journey below is private, hand-built by our Nairobi team, and offered here as a starting point rather than a fixed package. Read on for the types of safari, when to travel, what it truly costs, and how we plan.
Not where you go, but how you go. Each type rewards a different traveller. here is what to expect from each, and who it suits best.
For a few electric weeks each year the Mara River becomes the stage for the most dramatic crossing on earth. Our guides read the herds and the light, positioning you where the drama unfolds. not where the crowds gather.
Junior-ranger activities, interconnecting family tents, flexible dining and lodges built for little explorers. Safaris that turn children into naturalists and give parents the rare gift of shared wonder.
Premier tented camps in private conservancies, charter flights straight to the plains, a dedicated vehicle and guide, and dining under the stars. The wild, with nothing between you and it but comfort.
Star beds beneath the Milky Way, candlelit bush dinners, private decks and the kind of silence you only find under an African sky. Begin married life somewhere truly wild.
Read the bush at ground level. tracks, birdsong and the details a vehicle races past. or travel with a photo-fitted vehicle and a specialist guide to the most photogenic corners of the wild.
Seventeen private itineraries, from a three-day Mara escape to a thirteen-day grand tour. Filter by what matters. every one is fully customisable.
We saw a river crossing on our second morning. The guiding was extraordinary, and the whole trip felt designed just for us.David M. · United Kingdom · ★★★★★
Kenya is exceptional year-round. Your ideal month depends entirely on what you want most.
Lush plains, newborn wildlife and superb predator action. Excellent value and the best light for photography.
Long-rains low season. Dramatic skies, few vehicles and the lowest prices of the year for the patient traveller.
Peak season. River crossings, horizon-to-horizon herds and the densest predator concentrations. Book 9–12 months ahead.
Brief afternoon showers, returning migrants and green landscapes. A fine shoulder season with festive availability.
A Kenya safari runs roughly $150 to $1,200+ per person per day. Three things move that number most: your camp, your season, and whether you fly or drive.
Peak season (July–October) typically costs 20–40% more than green season. Flying adds $250–450 per person return but saves 5–6 hours of road each way.
Reviewed by our Nairobi guide team. a combined forty years of Kenya safari experience.
Your dates, who is travelling, and what you most want to see. No forms-and-silence. a real specialist replies within 24 hours.
A bespoke itinerary built around you, matched to the right camps, season and pace from decades of on-the-ground knowledge.
Adjust anything. add a balloon dawn, a beach finish, a walking day. Nothing is off-the-shelf until it feels exactly right.
Flights, transfers, park fees and every detail managed, with a 24/7 response team while you are in the field.
Field notes, planning guides and travel inspiration from our Nairobi team.
A month-by-month breakdown of the route, the established crossing points, and how to time your visit to be there for the moment the herds brave the water.
Child-friendly lodges, age-appropriate activities and honest tips for travelling as a family.
A transparent breakdown of what drives pricing. and how to get the best value.
Share your dates and what matters most. We will design a private Kenya safari around you and reply within 24 hours. from one specialist to one traveller.