Kenya travel guide




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Our Kenya Holidays
Gorilla Safari & the Masai Mara
Superb safari and trip to see gorillas
The Masai Heartlands safari
An amazing and great value 2 week truck safari
Kenya safari and Zanzibar beach holiday
Safari in the Masai Mara & paradise beaches on Zanzibar
Complete Kenya safari
Tailor-made safari in Kenya's best wildlife-watching regions
Kenya and Tanzania classic tailor made holiday
Explore Kenya and Tanzania's most treasured national parks.
Kenya family holiday
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Kenya
Kenya safari & beach tour
The Great Migration, Masai Mara safaris & beach relaxation
Kenya and Tanzania safari adventure
Witness the best in wildlife and scenery
Gorillas and big game, Nairobi to Kigali tour
See classic African game and gorillas
Kenya & Tanzania safari holidays
Some of the best wildlife spots in Tanzania and Kenya
Kenya safari and Diani beach holiday
9 days bush and beach safari
Kenya 9 day Safari, tailor made
Discover Kenya's unrivalled safari and beach destinations
Kenya cheetah safari
Explore Ol Pejeta, Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara
Mount Kenya climbing holiday, Kenya
Mount Kenya high altitude walking trip in Eastern foothills
East Africa safari & Zanzibar holiday
Kenya &Tanzania safari with Zanzibar ultimate experience!
Kenya migration safari holiday
Experience the Migration Season in Maasai Mara and Naboisho
Kenya big five safari, tailor made
Enjoy the diverse wildlife in Masai Mara's rich habitat
Family cycling holiday in Kenya & Tanzania
Family Biking and camping adventure in Kenya and Tanzania
Kenya safari holiday, tailor made
Experience the ultimate safari adventure
Kenya wildlife camping safari
Game watching morning, afternoon and night
Masai Mara luxury camping safari in Kenya
5-Day Safari to Basecamp Masai Mara and Naboisho Conservancy
Masai Mara luxury camp holiday, Kenya
5 Days Safari to Leopard Hill and Mara Naboisho
Tailor made safari, gorillas, Masai Mara & Zanzibar
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda, safari in Kenya, plus Zanzibar
Biking holiday in Kenya & Tanzania
16 day biking and wildlife adventure in Kenya and Tanzania.
9 day safari in Kenya
Journey through the Masai Mara & enjoy an exceptional safari
East Africa and Zanzibar holiday
The perfect contrast of Safari and Beach
Family Kenya safari & beach holiday, tailormade
Luxury tailormade safari and beach holidays in Kenya
Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya camping safari, gorillas & the Mara
See gorillas in Rwanda and the big five on the Masia Mara
What we rate & what we don't
Rift Valley
Conservancies
Two wheels good
The Centre & North
Game drives
The Masai Mara
Maasai culture
The coast
Carnivore Restaurant
Volunteering with vulnerable children
Haller Park
All-inclusive resorts
Food, shopping & people
Eating & Drinking
The ubiquitous ugali is rarely a traveller favourite. The local staple is a tasteless paste of maize flour and water.Corn on the cob is roasted on roadside grills – a tasty snack when travelling. It’s extra good with lime and chilli.
Indian influences include spiced biryani, chapatis and sweet, milky chai.
Non-alcoholic Stoney Tangawizi is a super refreshing, and tongue-tingly gingery beer!


Our top Kenya Holiday
Gorilla Safari & the Masai Mara
Superb safari and trip to see gorillas
2021: 26 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Sep, 12 Sep
2022: 26 Jun, 11 Sep
People & language
Gifts & Shopping
You may love the idea of having your own baby elephant – so how about fostering one through the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust? Saves you having to figure out how to squeeze it in your suitcase…Bombolulu in Mombasa works with over 100 craftspeople – many of whom have disabilities. Their gorgeous products include bags, jewellery and wood carvings.
Buy a kanga – a colourful wraparound with Swahiki sayings printed on them. Useful as a towel, sarong, scarf, cover-up – and a lovely, authentic souvenir.
Never purchase items made from endangered species – including ivory, coral or turtle shell.


How much does it cost?
Corn on the cob on the street - 14p
Bottle of Tusker beer - £1.30
Entry to Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage - £3.50
A Shilling is known locally as a “bob”
– after the old UK shilling coins.