Kenya Luxury Safari Holidays

Kenya is synonymous with safaris. But as well as to the chance to see the ‘big five’ you can also experience travel’s ‘big four’: luxury lodges, impeccable beaches, stunning scenery and fascinating local people.

The white beaches and ever-inviting Indian Ocean. The stupendous lodges and camps. The traditionally-robed and beaded local tribesmen. The sensation of letting everything happen in ‘Africa time’. It’s all part of the Kenya experience.

But the key experience has to the all-important safari in kenya. However diverse your tailor-made itinerary, your holiday in Kenya must include at least one big game safari. Whether you choose to watch the vast herds of migrating wildebeest, sidle up to giraffe and zebra on horseback, or simply walk with local tribesmen across the endless plains - you will never forget the time you went on safari in Kenya.

Luxury safari holidays in Kenya have it all. The campfires. The Maasai Mara (between July and October). Elephants wallowing in a watering hole. The tented lifestyle with outside bucket showers. Flying through the fabulous scenery of the Laikipia valleys. They all become part of your album of life-memories.

For Lydia Craig, one of our Kenya safari experts, it’s “the amazing freedom of sitting on top of a hill watching the sun go down over a far away horizon, whilst hearing the slow rumble of animals below you”.

Come and talk to Lydia about finding your tailor-made safari holiday to Kenya.

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Suggested itineraries
- Ultimate Kenya
  
  This journey combines the best that Kenya has to offer, from two of the country’s leading game reserves to the idyllic beaches of the Indian Ocean.
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- Kenya Family Safari and Beach
  
  From the 'big five' in the Masai Mara, to the exotic beaches of the Kenyan coast - this family holiday has the full mix of adventure and relaxation, for a truly memorable experience.
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- Kenya Family Safari
  
  A safari in Africa has all the right ingredients for a truly memorable family holiday, not least the excitement of seeing big game in the wild and absorbing local customs and traditions.
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- Kenya and Zanzibar
  
  The wildlife of the Masai Mara, and the beaches of Zanzibar - the perfect choice for a honeymoon.
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- Kenya and the Seychelles
  
  This exclusive safari combines Kenya’s finest wildlife reserves with the unspoiled beauty of the Seychelles islands, ideally suited to the honeymoon couple looking for adventure, romance and relaxation.
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- Mount Kenya Trek
  
  Follow a remote route through scenic forest and moor land to a subsidiary summit - Point Lenana (16,355 feet) - from where there are magnificent views at dawn across the Rift Valley towards Kilimanjaro.
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- Kenya Safari with Beach
  
  Combining Kenya's best game reserve with some relaxation time on the Kenyan coast. This itinerary is perfect for those wanting exceptional game viewing opportunities and a relaxing beach holiday.
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Kenya riding safaris
- Mara & Chyulu's Horse Riding Safari, June 2013
  
  A 10-night safari adventure on horseback, exploring the game-rich Maasari Mara and Chyulus-Kilimanjaro.
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- Kenya Riding Safari
  
  To explore Kenya’s rolling Loita Hills and the endless expanse of the Mara plain, whilst riding amongst teeming herds of game, is an experience of a lifetime.
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Chyulu Hills camps and lodges
- Campi ya Kanzi, Chyulu Hills
  
  A wonderful, authentic Maasai safari experience, including the opportunity to conserve the environment for the future.
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- Ol Donyo Lodge, Chyulu Hills
  
  Feel free to star gaze from your private rooftop bed, or take a horse on safari.
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Laikipia camps and lodges
- Lewa Wilderness, Lewa Downs
  
  A picture perfect safari – on foot, by Land Rover, on horseback or in an open biplane!
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- Lewa Safari Camp, Lewa Downs
  
  Indulge in a classic safari experience – whilst helping the environment, endangered wildlife and the local people.
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- Ol Malo Ranch, Laikipia
  
  A private game sanctuary that’s also a personal sanctuary away from hectic life in the city.
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- Kitich Camp, Mathews Range
  
  No roads, no tourist buses, very few visitors – just lush forests and an abundance of game
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- Sarara Camp, Namunyak
  
  Hand-feed a hornbill; stand so close to a wild elephant you can see its eyelashes at the Sarara Camp in Kenya.
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Masai Mara camps and lodges
- Governors’ Camp, Masai Mara
  
  If you want to experience the concentration of wildlife around the Mara River, it’s the Governor.
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- Kicheche Mara Camp, Masai Mara
  
  It’s so much part of the landscape that it welcomes wild, as well as human, visitors.
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- Naboisho Camp, Masai Mara
  
  It’s a true ‘camping in the bush’ experience. Except for the luxurious tents, the en suites…
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- Rekero Camp, Masai Mara
  
  True Africa lovers, and professional photographers chasing the ultimate wildlife shot, prefer this no-frills, all-thrills option.
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- Richard’s Camp, Masai Mara
  
  If you wait quietly and patiently, you could well see a nocturnal hippo mowing the lawn…
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Meru camps and lodges
- Elsas Kopje, Meru National Park
  
  Winner of the Good Safari Guide's 'Best Safari Property in Africa' award, Elsa's Kopje is renowned for being one of the most elegant lodges in Africa, with the most spectacular setting.
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- Offbeat Meru Camp, Meru National Park
  
  For the richest safari experience, and the chance to see the big five, go off beat.
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Rift Valley Lakes camps and lodges
- Loldia House, Lake Nalvasha
  
  A world apart; a different age - yet not more than two hours drive from Nairobi Airport
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- Samatian Island Lodge, Lake Baringo
  
  A private island, a beautiful lake, a little pampering – a recommended part of your safari schedule.
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Samburu camps and lodges
- Saruni Camp
  
  Saruni is an eco-friendly and a community-friendly deluxe safari lodge in the Masai Mara, the most exciting wildlife sanctuary in Africa.
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- Sasaab, Samburu National Reserve
  
  Meet all the fascinating local inhabitants, including the Samburu people and a rich diversity of wildlife.
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Kenyan coast hotels and resorts
- Funzi Keys, Funzi Island
  
  Set on an unspoiled island in the Indian Ocean, Funzi Keys is a remote and secluded hideaway accessible only by boat or air with a beautiful beachfront setting.
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- Kizingo, Lamu Island
  
  Simple, rustic and remote, Kizingo is the ultimate 'no news, no shoes' beach resort on Lamu Island, offering a secluded and tranquil escape from the modern world.
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- Peponi Hotel, Lamu Island
  
  One of Lamu’s oldest hotels, Peponi’s is a small, family-run, informal hotel on Shela Beach.
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  Manda Bay Resort, Manda Island
  
  Set on an unspoiled island, the boutique Manda Bay Resort combines barefoot luxury with chic simplicity. The ultimate laid-back island escape...
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- Kinondo Kwetu, Ukunda
  
  Lying on a peaceful private beach south of Diani on Kenya's south coast, Kinondo Kwetu is a small, luxurious, all-inclusive resort offering a ‘home away from home’.
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- Hemingways Resort, Watamu
  
  Overlooking Watamu Marine Park, Hemingways is a long-established and much loved hotel with a relaxed atmosphere just 20 miles south of Malindi – great for families.
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Private Houses of Kenya
- Alfajiri Villas, Laikipia
  
  Travel writers looking for luxury and activity stay here when they’re visiting Kenya’s unrivalled East Coast.
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- Giraffe Manor, Nairobi
  
  Wake up and feel like you’re being watched – there’s a giraffe looking through your bedroom window.
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- Kizingoni Beach Houses, Lamu Island
  
  Your own beachfront house on Lamu Island – complete with a cook, plus private speedboat and crew.
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- Ngare Nite, Lewa Downs
  
  Have a fabulous safari holiday whilst giving the indigenous wildlife and local people a good break.
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