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Vacation in Kenya : Highlights & Travel Tips
Kenya is one of Africa’s most rewarding destinations, combining dramatic wildlife experiences with vibrant culture, Indian Ocean beaches, and striking landscapes. Travelers are drawn by the chance to see the Big Five in world-famous reserves, witness the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara, and explore everything from the savannas of Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro to the flamingo-fringed lakes of the Rift Valley. Beyond safari, Nairobi offers excellent food, history, and wildlife attractions, while the coast around Diani, Watamu, and Lamu adds white-sand beaches, Swahili heritage, and diving opportunities.
What makes Kenya especially memorable is the variety packed into one trip: game drives at sunrise, visits to Maasai and Samburu cultural areas, hiking in the central highlands, and relaxing on the coast after time in the bush. Practical tips: plan and book safari lodges well in advance for peak wildlife season, pack lightweight neutral clothing plus layers for cool mornings, and consider domestic flights to save time between parks. Travelers should also check visa and vaccination requirements before departure, use reputable guides or tour operators, and be aware that distances can be long even when places look close on a map.
Best time to travel Kenya
The best time to visit Kenya is August, when travel popularity peaks and conditions are especially appealing for safari travel, with strong wildlife viewing and access to key highlights like the Maasai Mara. May and November are also popular alternatives, often offering a good balance of worthwhile experiences, fewer crowds than August, and potentially better value.
Best travel reports from Kenya
In the land of the Maasai
For the last two days, I was in the land of a very traditional and rural Kenyan ethnic group, the Maasai. Since the lands of the Maasai can often be very dry seasonally, they...
Nairobi/Kenia
16.5.2024 Nairobi Today started at 6:00 a.m. with a sumptuous breakfast buffet. At around 7:00 a.m. there was a short briefing, then we were divided into four off-road vehicles...
Day 5 - Aberdare National Park
Into the rainforest
Day 3 - Solio Ranch
Hello Rhinos. Almost the Big 5...
Aberdare County Club and The Ark Lodge
A little over an hour's drive to Aberdare Country Club for lunch and a little exploration. Then we got to take our own small bags and ride their bus to The Ark Lodge. Our guide...
Safari in Kenya: 10 Best Places to Visit in 2025
Discover the Best Safari Destinations in Kenya for 2025 Kenya is the ultimate safari destination, offering breathtaking landscapes, iconic wildlife, and unforgettable cultural...
Private Safaris in Kenya: How to Plan Your Exclusive Adventure
Experience the untamed beauty of Kenya on your own terms with a private safari. Designed for travelers seeking privacy, flexibility, and personalized experiences, private safaris...
Mombasa - Visit from home
After our unforgettable safari, we boarded the train from Nairobi to Mombasa on Monday last week. The train ride was super pleasant and Deutsche Bahn can learn a lot! During our...
Alright alright
Day 6 Okay okay. All clear. No problem. That's fitting. Let's do it like that. Alright alright. This phrase is addictive and you hear it everywhere. You can say it anytime. At...
Day 6 - Samburu
An extra tour to the north. It's warm here. We complete the Big 5 🙂💪
Through the Kerio Valley to Lake Baringo
Hello everyone, On Saturday, I went to Lake Baringo with Steve, his family (wife and 2 children), and one of his friends. The drive takes about 1.5-2 hours without any major...
Hot Air Balloon Over Masai Mara
On an early morning, we were picked up at 4:30 AM for a hot air balloon ride over Masai Mara. What a wonderful experience it was to be part of. After the balloon flight, we...
Masai Mara
Two days with Safari Masai Mara. What experiences! We visited a Masai village and got to see their dances and how they live. We have been incredibly lucky to see a lion right...
From Lake Naivasha Country Club to Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort
A busy morning. We took a small boat out onto Lake Naivasha and saw a lot of birds, including an eagle catching a fish. A hike on Crescent Island where we learned that a...
Nairobi National Park - safari at the end
Our day today started early - we were picked up at 5 a.m. to go to the train station because we were heading back to Nairobi. Since Andrea and Dieter's flight home didn't start...
Kenya Safari Day 1 - 16.09.2019
After a long time of planning, today we are starting our trip to Kenya with friends. We are flying from Frankfurt am Main to Mombasa with Condor.
Flamingo tented camp at Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru was known for its flamingos that were here in the thousands. Unfortunately, due to climate change, the water level has risen since 2015, causing most of them to move...
Stairway 2 the Sea - Lamu Island
Stairways Through the Dunes: A Journey to the Sea in Shela, Lamu Hidden away on the northern coast of Kenya, Shela Village on Lamu Island is a place where time seems to stand...
Masai Mara 3. Tag
19.5.2024 Masai Mara Today I had to get up at 3:30 a.m. because we wanted to leave at 4:30 a.m. After more than an hour's drive we reached our destination: the Skyships site. ...
200 days on a world tour - the end is certain
Today is day 200 of our trip around the world. While we wait for the flight to New York, we are writing this post. Looking back, there hasn't been a day on which we regretted...
Island day 2 - From massage to laughter
From massage to diving course to laughter 😉
Departure day
We sleep in and enjoy our last breakfast. It rains heavily in the morning (is the sky crying because we're leaving? 😄), so we even have to change tables in between 😅 The rain...
Inseltag 6 - Last day in paradise
We enjoy our last full day
Inseltag 4 - Open Water
Hello. During breakfast, the blue peacock hops briefly into the kitchen 🦚😅 A family of chimpanzees takes a morning stroll along the beach. Unfortunately, Melly is not feeling...
Island day 3 - Start of diving
Practiced in the pool today 🤿👌
Tag 2 - Giraffe Walk
Visiting the giraffes 🦒
Day 1 - Journey to the Lodge
Adventurous journey to the lodge 😅
Arrival day
We're off 🛫
Nairobi to Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
After about 6 hours of travel from Nairobi, we arrived at a wonderful lodge built around natural springs by the river. Sarova Shaba is a beautifully maintained lodge located...
Old Pejeta/Kenya
20.5.2024 Ol Pejeta In the morning we left the Mara Serena Safari Lodge, which we had grown fond of. From Serena Air Strip a plane took us to Wilson Airport in Nairobi. We...