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Discover Kenya's great plains on a private luxury safari

Wildlife, culture and exclusive safari experiences

Kenya’s landscapes are vast and varied. The country’s expansive national parks, as well as fascinating Maasai culture and exclusive conservancies, make for fantastic safari experiences.

Depending on when you visit, you may witness the drama of the Great Wildebeest Migration or be equally awed by glimpses of lions, leopards and cheetahs. The views over the border to Kilimanjaro from Amboseli and adventures in the dramatic Great Rift Valley are just as memorable.

Many of the country’s reserves place a strong emphasis on conservation, keeping their environmental impact to a minimum and concentrating on supporting local communities, so you can be sure that your luxury safari in Kenya has a positive impact. Wherever you choose to stay, guided by our experts’ decades of combined expertise, you’ll find Kenya a very special destination for a luxury safari. You can even combine Kenya with Tanzania, or other fantastic Africa destinations for multi-country explorations.

Our team delight in bringing this magical country to life on private, personalised journeys that favour genuine and rewarding luxury Kenya safari experiences. Your highlights might be visits to exclusive conservation areas, stays at locally run camps or relaxing at intimate luxury lodges. Adventures to this game and culture rich country can be as action-packed or as laidback as you wish.

You’ll also have the support of a personal concierge, based on the ground in Kenya and on hand to ensure you travel in absolute comfort and luxury from start to finish.

  • Luxury Kenya Safari Tours - Rows of brightly colored, patterned fabrics with fringes hanging vertically in a dense marketplace arrangement.
    Among Kenya’s market textiles, kanga cloths are distinctive for the Swahili proverbs and messages often printed into their designs.
  • Luxury Kenya Safari Tours - Two giraffes standing in a grassy savanna with a large, distant mountain peak under a cloudy sky.
    From Amboseli, Mount Kilimanjaro rises just across the border in Tanzania, creating one of Kenya’s most recognisable backdrops for giraffes and other plains wildlife.
  • Luxury Kenya Safari Tours - A wide, white sand beach meets the ocean with palm trees lining the shore under a bright blue sky.
    Diani Beach stretches for around 25 kilometres along Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast, its white sands backed by tropical vegetation and warm turquoise water.
  • Luxury Kenya Safari Tours - Two zebras standing in a field of tall dry grass during the golden hour with soft sunlight filtering through.
    Zebras roam Nairobi National Park, East Africa’s first national park, established in 1946 just 10 kilometres from the centre of Kenya’s capital.
  • Luxury Kenya Safari Tours - A giraffe standing in golden savanna grass with a hot air balloon blurred in the distance under a pale sky.
    Hot-air balloon safaris in the Maasai Mara typically lift off at sunrise, offering a bird’s-eye view of wildlife moving across the plains below.
  • Luxury Kenya Safari Tours - A large herd of wildebeest and several zebras congregating at the edge of a brown river in a hilly landscape.
    The Great Migration follows a continuous annual circuit through the Serengeti–Mara ecosystem, involving vast herds of wildebeest alongside hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles.
  • Luxury Kenya Safari Tours - A group of elephants of various sizes walking near and through a small body of water in a green savanna.
    Laikipia is one of Kenya’s most important conservation landscapes, where elephants move between conservancies and neighbouring ecosystems in search of water and grazing.
  • Luxury Kenya Safari Tours - Wildebeests running down a dirt cliff and jumping into a river, kicking up dust in a dramatic action shot.
    Mara River crossings are among the most dramatic moments of the Great Migration, as wildebeest negotiate steep banks, strong currents and waiting predators.
  • Luxury Kenya Safari Tours - Warrior from Samburu tribe performing traditional jumping dance, Kenya, Africa
    Learn about Maasai traditions in the Maasai Mara, where cultural experiences can include traditional jumping, village visits and insight into pastoral life.
  • Luxury Kenya Safari Tours - Aerial view of a group of elephants walking through thick green grass and shrubs.
    Seen from above, elephant herds reveal the scale of the Maasai Mara’s open grasslands, part of an ecosystem where wildlife moves freely across vast distances.
  • Luxury Kenya Safari Tours - A colorful hot air balloon flying over a river lined with green trees under a clear sky.
    Drift above the Mara River and surrounding plains at dawn, when hot-air balloons take advantage of calm early-morning conditions and golden light.
  • Luxury Kenya Safari Tours - A city park featuring a large pond in the foreground with green trees and skyscrapers in the background.
    Nairobi National Park lies just beyond the city skyline, making Kenya’s capital one of the rare places where a major urban centre sits alongside free-ranging wildlife.

From our experts

Experiences picked by our Kenya safari specialists

Watch the wildebeest migration in the Maasai Mara

Experience the visceral excitement of the world famous wildebeest migration on the Maasai Mara and private conservation areas.

See Kilimanjaro from Amboseli

Pop into Amboseli for stunning views over the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro.

Visit the Maasai in the Chyulu Hills

Further east to Chyulu Hills for remarkable insight into the lives of the Maasai.

Track black rhino in the Laikipia region

Venture north to the romantic Laikipia region of the Great Rift Valley with expert guides who’ll help you seek out the elusive black rhino.

Spot lions, cheetahs and leopards in Samburu

Visit the Samburu National Reserve for a variety of landscapes where lions, cheetahs and leopards stalk their prey.

A word from one of our experts

Our Africa expert Jamey details what makes a luxury Kenya safari so special, including the warmth and hospitality of the Kenyan people which will make you want to return, time and time again.

Jamey Lowis Travel Designer

Luxury Kenya safari lodges

There are many incredible places to stay in Kenya. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our safari experts:

Why book with Jacada?

  • Safari expertise

    Our experts bring decades of first-hand expertise. They’ve lived and travelled across Africa and are regularly on the ground reviewing the most exclusive camps and experiences. You’ll also have the support of a personal concierge, based in region.

  • Unforgettable guides

    We handpick the most knowledgeable guides, who bring each destination to life with care and passion. They’re chosen for their ability to provide unrivalled insight into the region’s wildlife and landscapes as well as a genuine, memorable experience.

  • Positive impact

    By travelling with us, you directly support a range of initiatives spanning wildlife conservation to community engagement. Our luxury trips are designed to prioritise experiences that are positive for you and the places you visit.

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When to visit Kenya

January to March is hot and humid but game will be condensed around water. July to October are the ideal months to travel, with the Great Migration in action.

River crossings

July–August

Safari

June–October

Walking safaris

July–October

Migratory birds

October–April

Big Five

December–March

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What are the top luxury safari lodges in Kenya?

Some of the top luxury safari lodges in Kenya include Wilderness Mara, Angama Mara, Reteti House and Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp. Each of these luxury safari lodges offers the highest quality service, complete with comfortable rooms and delicious meals in an excellent location, often within a private conservancy or reserve area.

What is the ideal season for a Kenya wildlife tour?

The best season to visit Kenya for a wildlife tour is between January and February, because it offers the opportunity to witness many baby animals during calving season, and the high-action predator behaviour that comes with it. This is also an ideal season for wildlife spotting because days are warm and dry, and shorter grass from the dry season makes wildlife easier to spot.

Is Kenya good for a first time safari?

Yes, Kenya is a great destination for a first time safari because it offers fantastic wildlife viewing, including chances to see the Big Five, in places such as the Maasai Mara, Mara Conservancies and Amboseli National Park. Kenya is also well-connected, with many international flights into Nairobi airport and good internal flight options to help you reach your destination.

Which are the best destinations to combine with Kenya?

One of the best destinations to combine with Kenya is Rwanda, where you can go gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Combining gorilla trekking in Rwanda with a safari in Kenya allows you to see a fantastic range of African wildlife. You can also combine Kenya with Mauritius, Zanzibar or the Seychelles for beach and relaxation, all of which are reachable by direct flight from Kenya.

Are there other things to do in Kenya besides safari?

Yes, there are plenty of other things to do in Kenya besides safari. You can learn about Kenya’s strong indigenous cultural heritage on a visit to a Maasai village, where you’ll meet some of the Maasai people and hear about their traditions. You can also spend some time relaxing after your safari at Kenya’s beaches, either on the Kenyan Coast or at the Lamu Archipelago.

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The ultimate luxury safari in Kenya

Inside the Maasai Mara

In southwestern Kenya, the Maasai Mara has one of the world’s highest wildlife concentrations year-round. Across its vast grasslands, the Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and African buffalo – roam alongside rarer animals like pangolins and caracals.

Your trip, your story

We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

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