Travel advice: some regions are off-limits. Check your government’s advice for the exact areas before you book.
Kenya practically invented the safari. The Masai Mara is one of the best places on earth to see big cats, and from about July to October the Great Migration arrives from Tanzania. Add Amboseli, Laikipia’s conservancies and a beach finish at Diani or Lamu. Areas near the Somali border are off-limits under most advisories.
Did you know? Nairobi is the only capital city in the world with a national park full of lions, rhinos and giraffes within its limits.
Where to go in Kenya
Masai Mara
Kenya’s most famous reserve, with dense big cat populations and the migration from about July to October.
Jan to Feb, Jun to Oct 3 to 4 nights
Amboseli National Park
Big elephant herds with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
Jan to Feb, Jun to Oct 2 nights
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Travel advice: Parts of the country are off-limits under most government travel advice. Check your government’s advice before booking.
Known for
- The Masai Mara and the Great Migration
- Amboseli’s elephants under Kilimanjaro
- Lamu old town
- Diani Beach
Our guides to Kenya
- Masai Mara: Kenya’s most famous reserve, with dense big cat populations and the migration from about July to October.
- Amboseli National Park: Big elephant herds with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
- Lamu: A car-free Swahili town of donkeys, dhows and carved doors.
- Diani Beach: Long white beaches and coral reefs south of Mombasa.
Did you know?
Nairobi is the only capital city in the world with a national park full of lions, rhinos and giraffes within its limits.
Before you go
- Visas: rules depend on your passport and change often. Check Kenya’s official immigration website and see our visa guide.
- Health: see a travel clinic about vaccines and malaria. Read our health guide.
- Safety: read your government’s current travel advice for Kenya.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Kenya?
Nairobi.
What currency does Kenya use?
Kenyan shilling.
What languages are spoken in Kenya?
Swahili and English.
When is the best time to visit Kenya?
Jan to Feb, Jun to Oct.
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