Kenya

Magical, wild, diverse, the home of ‘safari’

Lying upon the Equator, on the east coast of Africa, Kenya boasts some of the continent's most diverse landscapes. Each region offers unique temperatures, weather patterns and ecosystems, while the 42 different groupings of tribes represent varied and ancient cultures and histories. Inside some of the world’s most famous wildlife reserves nestle luxurious, intimate, award-winning safari camps where elegance and style is unrivalled. The abundance of wildlife spread across the country’s 48 national parks and game sanctuaries make Kenya one of the globe’s finest safari destinations. 

Kenya is most famous for its Masai Mara game reserve, home of the ‘Big Five’ area is a game photographer's paradise. To witness the Great Migration of wildebeest thundering across the Mara plains is unforgettable; simultaneously tragic and mesmerising the true meaning of survival of the fittest is laid bare.  Less well-known is the country’s Northern frontier where lies Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs. Offering a more undisturbed experience, the semi-arid landscape offers intimate game-viewing amongst untouched and traditional culture. In ecological contrast, Amboseli and the Chyulu Hills, in the south, boast grassy plains, forested areas and scattered marshes and lakes. Here, one can sit peacefully watching huge herds of elephants set amongst an ever-changing backdrop of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania.  If you’ve always dreamed of seeing rhinos, Laikipia is your paradise; the region is home to a number of highly successful conservation areas, including Ol Pejeta which has two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhinos and over 110 critically endangered black rhinos. Previously made up of large cattle ranches and traditional grazing land, Laikipia is becoming increasingly popular as a beautiful eco-tourism destination which provides fantastic game viewing experiences.

So much more than close encounters with Africa’s biggest game

Yet Kenya offers an abundance of experiences on top of viewing the Big Five. The Great Rift Valley geographical fault line stretches across one-sixth of the Earth’s circumference, within Kenya it runs from North to South offering opportunities to see flamingo filled lakes, vast dormant volcanoes and hundreds of species of birds. Alternatively visitors can climb Africa’s second highest peak, Mount Kenya, named Kirinyaga, or place of light, by the Kikuyu people. Mount Kenya offers the intrepid traveller a rare chance to see equatorial snow alongside crystal clear lakes and magical forests. For those who desire peace and tranquility, Kenya boasts spectacular white beaches on the shores of the Indian Ocean. From the Lamu Archipelago in the North to Diani beach in the South, Kenya’s coastline provides the chance to see a wealth of sea life whilst residing in ultimate luxury. 

Remote, unspoilt, breath-taking places

With a long established and mature tourism industry, Kenya takes a privileged position as a foremost safari destination.  Through years of logistical experience, glamour and comfort can be brought to the most remote places. Whether travelling by helicopter to otherwise inaccessible spots, zipping around Laikipia in small planes or riding horseback amongst zebras and giraffes - Kenya offers unique exclusivity. To truly go beyond the beaten track, experience the traditional style of safari – mobile camping. Sit under the stars, at one with nature in an exquisite camp set up specially for you, a camp which, when you leave, will be removed without a trace.