Resting in the magnificent Great Rift Valley and presided over by the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya is characterised by hauntingly beautiful natural landscapes of forested hills, patchwork farms, wooded savanna and vast forests brimming with an extraordinary abundance of wildlife. The nation’s diverse range of traditional African cultures is influenced by over 70 unique ethnic groups from the Maasai, Samburu, Kikuyu, and Turkana tribes to the Arabs and Indians that settled on the coast. Add to this an exquisite tropical coastline fringed with breathtaking golden sand beaches, gorgeous coral gardens providing excellent snorkeling and diving opportunities, and a slew of lively beach resorts, and it is easy to see why so many visitors flock here from around the world to experience a truly unique African adventure in one of the world’s most pristine safari destinations.
Widely regarded as one of East Africa’s most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities, Nairobi sits along the Nairobi River and serves as Kenya’s capital and largest urban centre, acting as a major gateway for safari travel across the country. The city features a growing café culture, active nightlife, and cultural landmarks such as the National Museum of Kenya and the Karen Blixen Museum. Just outside the city centre lies Nairobi National Park, where wildlife, including lions, giraffes, and buffalo, roam against a backdrop of skyscrapers — one of the rare cases in the world where a major national park borders a capital city. Visitors also often stop at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage for close encounters with rescued calves.
Situated between Tsavo West National Park and Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya, Chyulu Hills National Park protects an important water catchment area and a remarkably diverse landscape. This unique habitat features expansive grasslands, rolling forested hills, and rugged volcanic cones and craters, all set against the magnificent backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park is renowned for its scenic beauty, unspoilt wilderness, and excellent opportunities for outdoor adventure. Visitors can enjoy camping, mountain climbing, horse riding, nature walks, and exceptional birdwatching. Wildlife commonly seen in the area includes elephants, bushbuck, eland, leopards, bush pigs, reedbuck, buffalo, and giraffes. The park also supports a variety of smaller mammals and bird species. A highlight of any visit is the opportunity to explore the Chyulu lava tube system, which includes one of the longest lava tubes in the world.
Situated in central Kenya, northwest of Mount Kenya and spanning a vast plateau between the Great Rift Valley and the country's northern frontier, Laikipia is a renowned safari and conservation region. Characterised by sweeping savannahs, acacia woodland and dramatic escarpments, it is home to a collection of private conservancies and ranches that support some of East Africa's most important wildlife protection initiatives. Visitors can enjoy guided game drives, walking safaris, and exceptional birdwatching while encountering elephants, lions, Grevy's zebras, reticulated giraffes and both black and white rhinos. Combining spectacular scenery, diverse wildlife and exclusive safari experiences with a strong commitment to protecting its natural heritage, Laikipia offers a rewarding alternative to Kenya's more traditional safari destinations.
The Olare Motorogi Conservancy is an 85 square km expanse of prime private wilderness in Southwest Kenya which forms part of the Maasai Mara-Serengeti ecosystem and wildlife dispersal zone. The conservancy lies immediately to the northwest of the main Maasai Mara reserve. Tourism is limited to a maximum of 94 beds which maximizes the client wilderness experience and minimizes the environmental impact of tourism. Open hills provide a habitat for a diverse range of grazers, including giraffes, zebras, hartebeests and warthogs. These herds attract large numbers of predators, including lions, cheetahs, hyenas and jackals. In between the hills run a number of small seasonal streams, fringed by stretches of forest which are home to a broader range of species including baboons, elephants, buffaloes, hippos and leopards.
