When is the best time to visit Kenya for safari?

June to October is cool and dry with the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara and excellent big cat viewing. January to February is warm and mostly dry with great birding. March to May brings long rains and lush scenery. November to December has short rains and vibrant green landscapes.

Where should I go in Kenya?

Combine the Maasai Mara with Laikipia and Lewa’s private conservancies, add Samburu’s dramatic landscapes, and the Rift Valley’s bird-filled lakes. We match regions and camps to your style for seamless logistics and superb wildlife.

What wildlife can I expect to see?

Big Five present, Great Migration herds in season, rhino tracking in Lewa, rare Grevy’s zebra and exceptional birdlife with over 1,100 species. African wild dog is possible in select areas.

What experiences can you arrange?

Hot air ballooning over the Mara, guided bush walks, horseback riding in select conservancies, photographic hides, cultural visits with Maasai and Samburu, stargazing and unforgettable alfresco dining. All fully tailor-made.

Are trips suitable for families, couples or solo travelers?

Yes. We design family-friendly, couple-focused and solo itineraries, aligning camp selection, room types and pacing to your preferences, then handling every detail from arrival to departure.

KENYA

Kenya is safari’s original heartland. Where golden savannahs meet snow-capped peaks and wildlife-rich highlands. From the Maasai Mara’s Great Migration to the wilds of Laikipia and Lewa, and the bird-filled lakes of the Rift Valley, this is a land of timeless landscapes, vibrant culture, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Explore Experience Inspiration

Canvas tented suite glowing at sunset on the edge of open grassland with low hills beyond, Masai Mara, Kenya.

From Mara Plains to Northern Wilds

Follow the wildebeest herds across the Maasai Mara from Angama or Bateleur Camp, venture north to Laikipia’s private conservancies at Segera or Lewa, and explore Samburu’s dramatic landscapes. End with flamingo-dotted Rift Valley lakes. A journey of abundant wildlife, striking scenery, and warm Kenyan hospitality.

Plains zebra standing among grazing wildebeest during the Great Migration on the Masai Mara plains, Kenya.

Sundowners setup on a wide Laikipia plain with a vehicle nearby and a small bar table, Kenya, warm afternoon light.

QUICK FACTS

50+ national parks
Big Five present
Great Migration herds
Over 1100 bird species
Rare Grey’s zebra

Sunlit river view bedroom with canvas windows framing the water and woodland, Masai Mara, Kenya.

Experiences & Highlights

Experience Kenya’s legendary wildlife areas. Witness the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara, track rhino in Lewa Conservancy, or spot rare Grevy’s zebra in Samburu. Across NOMARA locations, we offer hot air balloon safaris, cultural visits with Maasai and Samburu, horseback riding, photographic hides, and unforgettable alfresco dining under the endless African sky.