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Game drives – Explore with expert guides who bring the bush alive with stories and sightings. Midday rest – Return to camp for a relaxed lunch and time to unwind, swim, or simply soak in the views. Afternoons – Another game drive as the light softens and animals emerge, often ending with a scenic sundowner. Evenings – Share stories around the fire, enjoy dinner under the stars, and drift off to the sounds of the African night.
Kenya offers year-round safari opportunities, with each season revealing its own unique beauty. Dry Season (June – October): Clear skies, abundant wildlife, and the Great Migration at its peak in the Masai Mara. Green Season (January – March): Warm, clear days and excellent game viewing, especially around Amboseli and the southern Mara. Long Rains (April – May): Quieter safaris, dramatic skies, and rich, rejuvenated landscapes at exceptional value. Pack light layers - mornings and evenings on safari can be chilly while midday brings warm sunshine. Insider Tip: Climate & Times to Travel
rare “Samburu Five”: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, and gerenuk. In Laikipia’s private conservancies, intimate encounters with wild dog, rhino, and leopard showcase Kenya’s conservation success. Birdlife dazzles, from flamingos on Lake Nakuru to the vibrant flash of lilac-breasted rollers. Each region tells its own story, every game drive a moment of discovery: a lion’s roar at dawn, elephants gathering at a waterhole, or a sunset where giraffes drift like shadows across a golden horizon. No two safaris are ever the same. Some days you may spend the full day in the bush, enjoying a picnic lunch under a shady acacia, while on others you will return to camp for a leisurely midday break. In certain reserves, only closed vehicles are permitted, while in others you will explore in open 4x4s, both designed to give you the best experience of the wilderness. A Typical Day on Safari Early mornings – Wake before sunrise for coffee or tea before heading out on a game drive, when wildlife is most active. A typical safari day often follows this rhythm:
What Awaits You on Safari?
Safety on your Safari
Always remain inside your vehicle unless your guide invites you to step out. Respect the animals’ space: never attempt to feed, touch, or call to them. Nighttime: in unfenced camps, always request an escort after dark. Animals may roam through camp, and guides know how to keep you safe. Think of yourself as a guest in the animals’ home. Respect park rules, keep your distance, and leave only footprints behind. Insider Tip:
Wildlife Highlights
Kenya is the heartbeat of the African safari, a land where wildlife roams free across vast, untamed landscapes. In the Masai Mara, the Great Migration thunders across the plains as wildebeest and zebra navigate predator-filled rivers in one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Amboseli offers unforgettable views of elephants beneath snow-capped Kilimanjaro, while Samburu reveals the
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