Kenya Treks & Safaris

Kenya offers vast savannah landscapes, wildlife-rich national parks and dramatic mountain scenery, with the best regions to explore including the Maasai Mara, Mount Kenya, Amboseli, the Great Rift Valley and the Kenyan Coast.

Maasai Mara: The Maasai Mara’s sweeping plains host extraordinary wildlife migrations across one of Africa’s most famous safari landscapes.

Mount Kenya: Mount Kenya rises above forested slopes and alpine valleys offering challenging trekking routes on Africa’s second highest mountain.

Amboseli National Park: Amboseli’s open plains provide iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro alongside abundant wildlife.

Great Rift Valley: Kenya’s section of the Great Rift Valley reveals lakes, volcanic landscapes and remarkable birdlife.

Kenyan Coast: The Indian Ocean coast combines coral reefs, historic trading towns and white sand beaches.

The best time to travel to Kenya for wildlife viewing, hiking and adventure touring is generally June to October, when cooler temperatures and dry conditions make exploring national parks more comfortable.

Kenya has a varied climate influenced by altitude and geography, ranging from warm savannah plains to cooler highlands. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 30°C (50°F–86°F).

The rainy seasons bring greener landscapes and dramatic skies across the savannah. While wildlife can be more dispersed, this period offers vibrant scenery and fewer visitors in many areas.

Kenya is +3 hours ahead of UTC/GMT

English (official); Swahili (official); numerous indigenous languages. English is the primary official language of commerce in Kenya, and is more widely spoken here than in neighbouring Tanzania. However, Swahili is the lingua franca of Kenya and attempting a few greetings and phrases will earn you lots of smiles!

Kenyan Shilling (divided into cents)

USD is the most widely accepted currency.

Credit cards can be used in Nairobi but should not be relied upon as your only form of cash.

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Electricity in Kenya is 240 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is G (UK – 3 prong).

Kenya became a visa-free country in January 2024. However, all visitors to Kenya will need to apply online and pay for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) (Kenya Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (eTA) (etakenya.go.ke) at least 2 weeks before the start of their journey.

The following documents are required for your eTA application:-

Valid passport for at least six (6) months after your planned date of arrival into Kenya, with at least one blank page.

Upload a photograph or passport-type photo of yourself.

Contact information, email address and phone number.

Details of your arrival and departure itinerary.

Copy of your itinerary or accommodation booking confirmation(s).

Credit card, debit card or other means of payment.

Processing time is minimum (3) working days, however it is recommended applications be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to travel to ensure adequate time for processing. Travellers can submit their applications up to 3 months prior to travel. It is highly recommended that travellers apply as soon as they have booked their accommodations and transport tickets.

You will need to print out the eTA approval and present it to an Immigration Official upon arrival in Kenya.

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.