Kenya
Country Atlas · No. 39Africa

Kenya

The Maasai Mara and beyond

Safari·Wildlife·Honeymoons
The brief

Kenya, the Mara — Angama, Segera and the migration's other shore.

Kenya gives you the migration without the crowds of the Serengeti. Angama on the Mara escarpment for the view, Segera in Laikipia for the conservation-led safari, the Northern Frontier for the truly off-grid week.

Pair with a beach close on Lamu or Diani, or hop south to Zanzibar.

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When to go

A year in Kenya

Jun – Oct
Long dry

Peak migration in the Mara, river crossings Jul – Sep.

Nov – Dec
Short rains

Lush landscapes, calving, fewer guests.

Jan – Mar
Short dry

Excellent game viewing, hot and clear days.

Apr – May
Long rains

Many camps close, lush but soft for travel.

Recommended hotels

Where to stay in Kenya

Handpicked stays we love and recommend, chosen for their exceptional service, setting, and style — for every kind of traveler.

Resorts & regions

Where to go in Kenya

The chapters we book most often — pair two or three for a classic week, or commit to a single one for the slow-travel version.
Maasai Mara
No. 01Africa

Maasai Mara

Big cats, open savannahs, migration season and one of Africa’s most iconic safari landscapes.

Angama Mara · Mara Plains Camp · Sala’s Camp

Laikipia
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Laikipia

Private conservancies, beautiful lodges, rhino conservation and highly personal safari experiences.

Segera Retreat · Ol Jogi · Sirikoi Lodge

Amboseli
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Amboseli

Elephants, wide plains and unforgettable views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Angama Amboseli · Tortilis Camp · Tawi Lodge

Samburu
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Samburu

Northern wildlife, dramatic landscapes and a distinct cultural setting.

Sasaab · Saruni Samburu · Samburu Intrepids

Diani Beach
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Diani Beach

Soft white sand, warm Indian Ocean waters and a relaxed beach ending after safari.

Almanara Luxury Villas · The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel · Kinondo Kwetu

Lamu
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Lamu

Swahili architecture, slow island life, dhow sailing and coastal heritage.

The Majlis Resort · Peponi Hotel · Manda Bay

Nairobi
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Nairobi

A useful safari gateway with museums, restaurants and wildlife experiences close to the city.

Giraffe Manor · Hemingways Nairobi · Villa Rosa Kempinski

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