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The Big Five

Fabled for being the five most dangerous and difficult animals to hunt, the Big Five are now the most sought-after animals to capture on a point-and-shoot. Whilst sitting firmly at the top of every safari checklist, nature’s most magnificent animals are as elusive as ever before, making tracking them an exhilarating and unforgettable adventure. Home to all five showstoppers, the national parks of South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia and Botswana, are excellent destinations for a chance to see them all. On foot, by horseback or in the comfort of a 4x4, traversing the plains of sub Saharan Africa in search of these celebrated animals is the undisputed original safari experience.

First time on Safari

Capturing the spirit of adventure that Africa is famous, our Marketing Executive Suzie recounts her first time on safari in Kenya’s famous Mara Reserve. Read how Suzie caught the safari bug…

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The Kenyan coast

Safari and beach is a winning holiday combination and as the home of the big five safari, Kenya is a leading light. Increasingly after a safari on the Kenyan plains we look to more exotic climes such as the Seychelles, Zanzibar and Mozambique for our beach R&R. Here our Kenya specialists say why we should stay closer to home and stick to the Kenyan coast for beautiful beaches and top watersports.

Kenya and Zanzibar

Combining the wildlife rich plains of Kenya with its own palm flanked coastline or the shores of Zanzibar makes for a truly unforgettable safari and beach holiday. Offering wildlife encounters and ultimate relaxation in equal measure, this tried and tested combination promises the best of both in eastern Africa.

Free Kenya Guidebook

We've put together a guidebook with everything you need to know about Kenya. Written by our specialists, it details destination information, a wildlife guide, some suggested itineraries and plenty more to inspire your holiday. Fill in the form below and if you live in UK, your guidebook will arrive by post within the next couple of days. For those who live abroad, we will send you a copy by email.

Day in the life of a safari guide

With over a decade of experience, Mara guide William Ole Santian has to be one of the most knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming guides we have come across on safari. He tells us what it is like to be a safari guide in the Masai Mara.

Family favourites

A safari holiday with the family has adventure at its core, and there are few better places to explore with children in tow than the home of safari itself, Kenya. From spotting the Big Five in the Masai Mara and camel riding in Laikipia to enjoying some down time on its tropical beaches, Kenya is a brilliantly varied destination; perfect for a family getaway.

Kenya’s Rift Valley Lakes

The Great Rift Valley, stretching from Lebanon to Mozambique, is formed by diverging continental plates. The East African Rift, east of Lake Victoria, slices dramatically through Kenya, containing stunning freshwater and saline lakes, volcanoes (both active and extinct) and breath-taking wildlife. Here’s a lowdown on the lakes of Kenya’s Rift Valley…

Kenya’s conservancies

Established in 1962, the Masai Mara is one of the world’s best known nature reserves and its wildlife rich plains provide the setting for some of nature’s greatest spectacles. Home to the Big Five, a catalogue of unique safari experiences and a number of fantastic lodges and camps, the Mara is arguably the poster boy of Kenya’s reserves. Yet, the emergence of private conservancies throughout the last 15 years marks the changing face of safari in Kenya, bringing you closer than ever to the call of the wild.

The Wildebeest Migration

Often described as “The Greatest Show on Earth”, the annual migration of over a million wildebeest and around 300,000 zebra is a natural phenomenon like no other. Following the rains, the wildebeest and zebra travel in search of lush grass and grazing lands whilst moving in a clockwise rotation up through the Serengeti. They will spend a couple of months in the Masai Mara before heading back to Tanzania in time for calving season – all whilst trying to evade the many predators en route.

Kenya weddings

Offering an outstanding safari experience, spectacular scenery and stunning Indian Ocean beaches, Kenya is a popular choice for weddings. From romantic ceremonies for just the two of you to traditional African jamborees lasting several days, here are our top three wedding spots in Kenya.

Kenya riding safaris

Kenya has long been regarded as the home of safari and offers an excellent big five safari experience. Here, our Kenya expert Emma gives us the low-down on riding safari options in Kenya, where you can make the most of the outstanding game viewing and spectacular scenery whilst galloping along with the wind in your hair.

Blog: Kenya riding safaris

Kenya has long been regarded as the home of safari and offers an excellent big five safari experience. Here, our Kenya expert Emma gives us the low-down on riding safari options in Kenya, where you can make the most of the outstanding game viewing and spectacular scenery whilst galloping along with the wind in your hair.

If you’d like to take in a Kenyan safari on horseback then contact our Kenya specialists on 020 3141 2810 to put start putting together a tailor-made itinerary especially for you.

Ol Malo

Located on the edge of Samburu land in the north of Laikipia, Ol Malo is a wonderful spot to spend a few nights. Owned and run by the Francombe family, Ol Malo offers a luxurious stay in one of the most spectacular settings that Kenya has to offer – the idea is that you will feel like you’re in a home away from home. Each day you can head out across the ranch with Chyulu Francombe – canter along the airstrip, or take a leisurely ride down to the river in time for lunch and an afternoon relaxing. As well as being able to go on a horse riding safari here, you also have the opportunity to saddle up on a camel for a completely different experience. There is plenty to keep non-riders busy too, with helicopter safaris, ranch life, bush walks (and runs!), mountain biking, game drives, Samburu tribe interaction and school visits – oh and don’t forget to spend a night out under the stars in the tree house!

ol Donyo Lodge

Nestled between the Tsavo East and Amboseli National Parks, with the sensational back drop of Mount Kilimanjaro, ol Donyo Lodge offers the opportunity to explore the Chyulu Hills and surrounding plains on horseback. There are 275,000 acres in total to explore and the area is rich in wildlife, with the remaining giant elephant bulls being a particularly impressive sight. Riding at ol Donyo is suitable for all abilities from novice to professional, and with game drives, bushwalks, night drives, hiking, mountain biking and community out-reach programmes all available, ol Donyo is the perfect base for riders and non-riders alike. The private cottages offer a luxurious stay, with their own roof terrace where you can have a ‘star bed’ experience. For those of an even more adventurous bent, there is the opportunity to undertake a longer riding safari, fly camping around the reserve.

Offbeat Riding Safaris

Offbeat offer riding safaris across the Masai Mara, Laikipia and Amboseli, with mobile camps along the way as well as lodge-based trips from Sosian Lodge. These safaris can be tailored to suit your interests, with lodge to lodge riding now possible in Laikipia. You will be fully catered for and well-looked after throughout by the team, who will set up camp for you each day, whilst you are galloping across the plains! Accommodation is comfortable but certainly more basic than lodge-based options. If your party consists of riders and non-riders then basing yourselves at Sosian will give you the best of both worlds, with a range of activities including day and night game drives, camel riding, fly camping, fishing, culture experiences, cattle ranching and river tubing.

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