Holidays and Safaris in Mara Lodges
With lion, cheetah, leopard, rhino, giraffe and elephant sharing the plains with wildebeest and zebra.
Where to stay in Kenya
With lion, cheetah, leopard, rhino, giraffe and elephant sharing the plains with wildebeest and zebra.
Among the narrow winding streets and Arab architecture where the air is heavy with the scent of spices.
It has restaurants galore, exciting nightlife and some of the best shopping in Africa! Constantly on the go, you’ll soon fall into its fast, frenetic pace, following in the footsteps of celebrities, VIPs, and royalty who have all enjoyed the myriad attractions of Kenya’s capital city.
Hotels and camps in Kenya
Essential information for Kenya
British citizens require a visa for Kenya and Tanzania which can be obtained prior to travel or easily on arrival. Current cost is approx US$50. Please visit www.kenyahighcommission.net for more information.
Kenyan Schillings are preffered and you can change money at the airport or your Nairobi hotels or use the local cash points to get cash out. Change some bills into small denominations to facilitate easy tipping where you feel necessary.
Kenya is Africa’s premier safari destinations for seeing The Big Five. Here are some of its top attractions.
Safari and adventure
- Stay at Governors Main Camp on the Mara River, home to hippos and crocodiles.
- See nocturnal animals on a night safari and take a hot air balloon ride across the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
- Visit Amboseli to see herds of elephants and views of the majestic Mt Kilimanjaro.
- See flamingos, rhinos and leopards at Lake Nakaru in the breathtaking Rift Valley.
Attractions & Culture
- Enjoy a community tour, visiting local villages to learn about Maasai tribe traditions.
- Visit the capital of Nairobi for nightlife, shopping and hotels that fringe the Game Park.
- Visit the Karen Blixen Museum, the former home of the author who wrote ‘Out of Africa’.
Beaches
- Head to the Mombasa Coast for beautiful all-inclusive hotels that fringe the Indian Ocean. Diani Beach, Mombasa Beach and Bamburi Beach are some of the top beach resorts.
Luxury
- Stay at Mahali Mzuri in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy for a luxurious safari experience.
- Enjoy a special Maasai blessing and private dinner during your honeymoon.
- Indulge in a luxurious massage or Africology Bespoke Treatment at Nasaro, Mahali Mzuri.
Food and Drink
- Dine under the African sky with a bush BBQ of African and international cuisine.
- Combine luxury and nature with a champagne picnic in the African bush.
Events
- July - October: The Great Wildebeest Migration - one of the world’s greatest wildlife events - takes place between Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Maasai Mara.
