Destination guide

Kenya

The Masai Mara, Rift Valley lakes and a laid-back coast

Why go

An introduction

Kenya is where the word safari was born. Follow the herds across the Masai Mara, watch flamingos and rhino at Lake Nakuru, then unwind on the island beaches of Lamu.

Plan a trip here

Highlights

  • Mara River crossings
  • Lake Nakuru rhino sanctuary
  • Aberdare forest lodges
  • Swahili culture on Lamu

Best time to visit: July to October for the river crossings in the Masai Mara; January to February for dry, sunny game drives.