Why Kenya
Kenya is the easiest first safari. Nairobi has direct flights from major hubs in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and the Maasai Mara is a short internal flight from there.
Add a few days on the coast and one trip gives you two very different halves: game drives at dawn, then sand and warm sea.
What to see
Maasai Mara
Lion, cheetah and elephant all year. From about July to October the wildebeest migration crosses the Mara River.
Amboseli
Large elephant herds with Kilimanjaro behind them on clear mornings.
Nairobi
The Giraffe Centre and the Sheldrick elephant orphanage, an easy half day before or after the bush.
Diani and Lamu
White beaches south of Mombasa, and Lamu's old Swahili town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
When to go
July to October for the migration
January and February are also dry and quieter. April and May bring the long rains, and some camps close.
Who it suits
- A first safari with short transfers
- Honeymoons that pair safari with the beach
- Families and friends travelling together
Travel styles
Good to know
- Most visitors need an online travel authorisation before they fly. We check the current rule for your passport.
- Tell us if you need halal meals or prayer time in the plan. We build it in from the start.
What Africano does
We plan the route, compare places to stay for your dates and budget, and arrange internal flights and transfers. You get one written proposal and one person to talk to.
Plan a trip to Kenya
Tell us your dates, group and budget. We come back with a written proposal.
