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Kenya

The original safari — the Maasai Mara's great migration, elephants beneath Kilimanjaro and an Indian Ocean coast, a life-changing family wildlife adventure.

4.0Excellent for families
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The feeling

The biggest adventure of their lives, and you never stop feeling safe.

Kenya is the classic African safari and an unforgettable family adventure: the Maasai Mara's Great Migration, elephants against Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, and the chance to combine it all with white-sand Indian Ocean beaches at Diani.

Ideal trip8-12 days
Getting aroundModerate
SafetyGenerally safe
Family holiday styles

What kind of holiday is Kenya perfect for?

Wildlife
Amazing
Nature
Great
Food
Great
Beaches
Fair
Theme Parks
Basic
Winter Sports
Basic
Top pick
Diani Beach

A stunning white-sand Indian Ocean coast — the perfect relaxing beach reward after safari, with coral reefs, calm swimming and family resorts.

Iconic
Culture
Editor's
Choice
All ages
Suits
3.5
Family rating
Amboseli
Great herds of elephants beneath the snows of Kilimanjaro — a spectacular, more relaxed safari with some of Africa's most iconic scenery.
2.9
Maasai Mara
The world's most famous safari reserve — home of the Great Migration, where families witness lions, elephants and vast herds across golden plains.
2.9
Lake Nakuru
A compact Rift Valley park of flamingo-fringed shores and easy wildlife — rhinos, giraffes and birdlife in a manageable, family-friendly reserve.
2.8
Nairobi
Kenya's gateway capital with a wild heart — where families meet orphaned elephants and feed giraffes before flying out to the great reserves.
2.8
Plan your trip

Planning essentials

Budget
US$170–220/day
family of 4
Trip length
8-12 days
recommended
Best time
July-October (migration and dry season); January-February also good
Safety
Generally safe
Good to know
Currency
Kenyan Shilling · KSh
Language
English, Swahili
Driving
Left
Power
Type G · 240V · 50Hz
Calling code
+254
Best time to visit Kenya
JFMAMJJASOND

Warm year-round near the equator with two rainy seasons (long rains Mar-May, short rains Oct-Dec). The dry months offer the best game viewing; the Great Migration reaches the Mara roughly July-October. The coast (Diani) is tropical and warm.

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