Kenya Safaris - African Safari specialists
Jules worked in Kenya for many years so we have great contacts to book the trip of a lifetime for you! Contact us on 01728 748209, use the live chat or send an enquiry.
Safari to Kenya
Take yourself back in time 'Out of Africa' style ... as you travel through the Great Rift Valley stopping at the flamingo covered lakes or walking the highlands with stunning views across Mount Kenya.
Kenya-flamingos-Lake-Nakuru
Masai Mara safaris
Kenya is the place for the ultimate wildlife holiday. Visit the stars of Big Cat Diary filmed from in the Masai Mara! In addition we have expert lead photographic safaris which operate in the Masai Mara.
Migration Safaris
The 'migration season' takes place in the Masai Mara from July - September each year as masses of thousands of animals arrive from the Serengeti in Tanzania to graze on the lush grass of the Mara.
Dramatic river crossings have graced the screens of every Africa lovers TV and pages of coffee table books. Everyone dreams of seeing this wildlife spectacle for real. The Mara is great all year round so consider going in low season to avoid the crowds.
Wildebeest & Zebra migration in Kenya
If you want to go to the 'Out of Africa' picnic spot in the Mara (below), head to Angama Mara.
Kenya - Out of Africa views in the Mara
Laikipia and Samburu safaris
Escape the crowds to the Laikipia plateau. This stunningly beautiful landscape stretches north from Mount Kenya into Samburu lands and is a fabulous conservation success story.
Above all many ex cattle ranches and farms have joined forces to provide protection for wildlife and furthermore, working with local people, have developed some gorgeous country retreats and lodges all offering a range of activities.
In addition to the usual game drives, you could go horse riding, mountain biking, enjoy spa treatments or fishing, rafting, helicopter rides or overnight sleep outs on camel led walking safaris. Moreover there are yoga retreats in this region.
Sunset from Sasaab (Samburu)
Conservation safaris
Many conservation projects evolved in Kenya's Rift Valley, particularly around Laikipia. Book a tailor made holiday to visit the Born Free Foundation camps such as Elsa's Kopje in Meru and see where the lions roamed free! Visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi which re-introduces elephants where possible to the parks of Kenya.
Walking safaris allow you to get up close on foot to wildlife and take part in game counts, scientific studies & monitoring projects.
Kenya - Elephant Orphanage Nairobi
Family Safaris in Kenya
Kenya is perfect for family safaris, with many large farms having been converted to accommodation, perfect for multi generational holidays.
Family accommodation in tented rooms or bungalows offer you home cooked food, a variety of local activities, stunning views. Moreover this is great for children educating them about life in Africa and with specialist guides taking them on their own adventures!
Fly in the 'Out of Africa' by-plane over Kenya's Rift Valley
Of course in the days of the colonial explorers there was no running water or electricity and the 'wind up' safari vehicles have long gone! Moreover you can still capture that feeling of adventure and romance as you settle into your luxury tented safari camp with the camp fire flickering and the vast African sky packed full of stars above you. Feel the warm breeze as you sip your gin and tonic and hear the lion's roar in the distance ....
Kenya historical biplane
Safari honeymoons in Kenya
The perfect destination for a romantic safari honeymoon! You can also sleep in a tree house or a star bed. After that, head to a beautiful beach lodge with an exotic spa for the perfect honeymoon retreat!
Stay in the Eyrie at Ol Lentille Laikipia
Community Conservation in Kenya
Conservation goes hand in hand with tourism in Kenya and over the last few decades massive progress has been made by safari companies working hand in hand with local people to ensure that everyone benefits from the tourist dollar.
We care where your money goes ...
Some hotels and camps, both in parks and on the coast, belong to large chains who provide charter flights and all inclusive packages that seem too good to be true ... but be careful, they probably are!!
Personally, we would always recommend staying at an environmentally sensitive lodge or camp and make sure that your money is directly benefiting the local people.
If you visit Maasai villages, check how much of your cash is actually going to the local people - We can advice you on the best places to stay and the 'real' communities who thrive on the infrastructure that is now in place.
Professional Safari Guides in Kenya
Many Maasai and Samburu are now highly trained safari guides and can give you a wonderful education into their culture and wildlife during your stay. After that, visit their villages & schools, play footie with the kids and involve yourself in the culture of Kenya as well as the wildlife.
One of our favourite conservation camps where you are looked after by the Samburu guides is Elephant Watch Camp, which has supported Save The Elephants charity for decades and works with them and other local conservation bodies to preserve the parks of Kenya.
Rift Valley Lakes
Nakuru National Park and Lake Naivasha
The Rift Valley Lakes of Nakuru, Naivasha, Baringo and Bogoria also offer safaris with a difference and many spots of incredible natural beauty.
In Nakuru, Travel With Jules is sponsoring The Beehive, a home for Kenyan child mothers, here is their story. By booking a holiday with us you are helping this wonderful project!
Elephants of Amboseli National Park
To the south of Kenya is the iconic scene of the plains of Amboseli National Park with Kilimanjaro looming in the background. This is home to huge congregations of elephants where researchers have studied them for years.
The most famous probably being the 'EB' family, Echo of the Elephants being a successful TV series and now, as the staff in Amboseli know them all by name, visitors are privileged to get up very close to these magnificent creatures.
Beach holidays in Kenya
The Kenyan Coast is perfect to relax after a dusty safari! We recommend travelling away from Mombassa and the large beach resorts and head for the 'secret beach hideaways'!
South of Mombassa, the Diani Beach area & towards the Tanzania border, you will find a few small boutique hotels or eco-lodges. In addition there are several marine parks for diving and boat safaris.
Diani Beach near Afro Chic Boutique Hotel
Shimba Hills
Up in the Shimba Hills, near Diani, is one of Jules' favourite lodges in Africa, Kutazama. Take in the endless horizons which stretch out below your cliff top infinity pool as you watch the sunset with a cocktail in hand!
Kutazama pool with a view
Holidays to Lamu and Manda Island
Fly to the Lamu archipelago just off the far north of the Kenya coast. The main island of Lamu doesn't have any traffic (just donkeys and boats!) and has just a few thatched hut style beach hotels and a culturally interesting old town and port.
Lamu Town -aerial-view
Manda Island (where the airport is) also has a few small lodges. In addition, several beach lodges on Lamu offer 'Robinson Crusoe' style getaway, stay in a thatched hut in the sand dunes at Kipangani or Kizingo.
We are Kenya safari and beach specialists!
Of course, there is a lot more to Kenya, this is just an overview! Give us a call on 01728 748209 to chat through your requirements. Or send an enquiry. Jules worked in Kenya for many years & has a background in zoology & conservation, so is well placed to create the perfect bespoke African Safari.
You could also extend your Kenya holiday with a gorilla trek or beach break in Tanzania or Mozambique.
Safari Travel Tip from Jules:
If you do visit the Masai Mara, I would stay in a private conservancy. These conservancies are run in conjunction with local people and leave no permanent footprint on the land. Moreover they are small (mostly tented, luxury) camps. This gives you the ability to enjoy bush walks and night drives as well as day drives.
Therefore, you enjoy a better experience than in the main Mara Game Reserve. Similarly, in the main part of the reserve, you are likely to encounter hundreds of minibuses, jostling for space around cat sightings. These vehicles are not allowed in private conservancies. This means you have a much more exclusive wildlife experience in the conservancies and there are no fences, so the animals move freely.
