Explore Kenya on safari, and let the Big Five find you

Most visitors now travel on an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) rather than a visa. You apply online before you fly, upload your passport page and return ticket, and carry the approval with you. Citizens of East African Community member states are exempt. Apply at least a week ahead. Approval is usually quick but is not guaranteed same-day. We will send you the current link and a checklist once your booking is confirmed.

Two dry stretches give the strongest game viewing: late June to October, and January to February. The wildebeest herds are generally in the Masai Mara between July and October, which is when river crossings are possible, though never guaranteed, because the herds move on rain, not on a calendar. March to May brings the long rains: green, quiet, and considerably cheaper. November brings short rains that rarely disrupt a day.

Our lead-in rates run from roughly $119 for a full day in Nairobi National Park to around $1,570 for five days across Ol Pejeta, Naivasha and the Mara, per person sharing. What moves the number most is accommodation class, whether you fly or drive, and how many people share the vehicle. Every price on this site includes park entry fees, transport in a pop-top 4×4, and your driver-guide.

Yes. Park and conservancy entry fees are included in every quoted price, and they are a substantial part of it. Fees are set by the parks and by county governments and are reviewed periodically, so a quote is held for the dates it was issued against.

The safari circuit is well travelled and well policed, and the practical risks are ordinary ones: petty theft in Nairobi, road conditions, and sun. You will be with a professional driver-guide throughout, in a vehicle we maintain ourselves. We follow government travel advisories and will tell you plainly if we think a route should change.

A yellow fever certificate is required if you are arriving from a country with risk of transmission, and is worth carrying regardless. Malaria prophylaxis is generally advised for the parks, though Nairobi itself is low risk. Routine vaccinations should be current. This is general information, not medical advice. See a travel clinic six to eight weeks before you fly.

Neutral colours, layers, and less than you think. Mornings on the Mara are genuinely cold and afternoons are hot. Bring a fleece, a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars, and a soft duffel rather than a hard case. Light aircraft on flying safaris cap baggage at around 15 kg in soft bags, so pack for the tightest leg of your trip.

Tipping is customary and entirely at your discretion. A common guideline is $10 to $20 per guest per day for your driver-guide, and a smaller amount left in the communal box at each camp for the wider team. Cash in US dollars or Kenyan shillings both work.

Both. Solo travellers can join a scheduled small-group departure to avoid a single supplement, or take a private vehicle. Children are welcome on most itineraries; a few camps set a minimum age, and some drives are long for very young children, so tell us their ages and we will steer you to what actually works.

A deposit confirms your booking, with the balance due before arrival. We accept bank transfer and card, and M-Pesa for Kenyan residents. Cancellation terms depend on how close to departure you are and on the individual camp policies in your itinerary. The exact terms are written into your confirmation before you pay anything.