Kenya travel guide




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Our Kenya Vacations
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 vacation
Safari in the Masai Mara & paradise beaches on Zanzibar
Kenya family vacation
A fabulous family vacation including the best of Kenya
Gorillas and big game, Nairobi to Kigali tour
See classic African game
Kenya and Tanzania safari adventure
Witness the best in wildlife and scenery
Complete Kenya safari
Tailor-made safari in Kenya's best wildlife-watching regions
Kenya and Tanzania classic tailor made vacation
Explore Kenya and Tanzania's most treasured national parks.
Kenya safari & beach tour
The Great Migration, Masai Mara safaris & beach relaxation
9 day safari in Kenya
Journey through the Masai Mara & enjoy an exceptional safari
Masai Mara luxury camping safari in Kenya
5-Day Safari to Basecamp Masai Mara and Naboisho Conservancy
Kenya safari vacation, tailor made
Experience the ultimate safari adventure
Family cycling vacation in Kenya & Tanzania
Family Biking and camping adventure in Kenya and Tanzania
East Africa safari & Zanzibar vacation
Kenya &Tanzania safari with Zanzibar ultimate experience!
Family Kenya safari & beach vacation, tailormade
Luxury tailormade safari and beach vacations in Kenya
Kenya big five safari, tailor made
Enjoy the diverse wildlife in Masai Mara's rich habitat
Serengeti Trail, Kenya & Tanzania safari
Overland truck safari
Kenya cheetah safari
Explore Ol Pejeta, Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara
Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya camping safari, gorillas & the Mara
See gorillas in Rwanda and the big five on the Masia Mara
Kenya wildlife camping safari
Game watching morning, afternoon and night
Masai Mara luxury camp vacation, 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
Kenya 9 day Safari, tailor made
Discover Kenya's unrivalled safari and beach destinations
Kenya migration safari vacation
Experience the Migration Season in Maasai Mara and Naboisho
Kenya & Tanzania safari vacations
Some of the best wildlife spots in Tanzania and Kenya
Kenya safari and Diani beach vacation
9 days bush and beach safari
Biking vacation in Kenya & Tanzania
16 day biking and wildlife adventure in Kenya and Tanzania.
East Africa and Zanzibar vacation
The perfect contrast of Safari and Beach
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 traveler 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 traveling. 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 Vacation
Gorilla Safari & the Masai Mara
Superb safari and trip to see gorillas
2021: 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.