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Route notes, wildlife dispatches, and quiet-season guides — written by our guides in the field.
PlanningWhen Is the Best Time for a Kenya Safari? A Month-by-Month Guide
Kenya is a year-round safari destination, but each month gives you something different. Here is what changes from January to December (weather, wildlife, the Great Migration, crowds and price), so you can pick the month that suits your trip.
Travel TipsKenya Entry Requirements 2026: eTA, Health Insurance, Vaccines and What to Carry
Visiting Kenya from the US, Canada, Europe or Asia? You need an eTA ($30), a passport valid for six months, and, since October 2026, proof of travel health insurance. Here's the full checklist, in the order you'll need it.
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WildlifeThe Great Wildebeest Migration, Month by Month: When and Where to See It
Around 1.5 million wildebeest, plus hundreds of thousands of zebra and gazelle, circle the Serengeti and Maasai Mara every year. Here is where the herds are each month, when the river crossings happen, and how to plan a trip that puts you in the right place.
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PlanningHow Much Does a Kenya Safari Cost in 2026? An Honest Price Breakdown
A Kenya safari costs roughly $250 to $2,000 per person per day, depending on comfort, season and how you travel. Here's where the money really goes, what the 2026 park fees are, and how to get the best safari for your budget.
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DestinationsMaasai Mara vs Serengeti: Which Safari Should You Choose?
They're one ecosystem split by a border. The Maasai Mara is compact, wildlife-dense and easy to reach from Nairobi. The Serengeti is vast, wild and pairs perfectly with the Ngorongoro Crater. Here's an honest side-by-side to help you choose.
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WildlifeGorilla Trekking in Uganda vs Rwanda: Permits, Costs and What the Day Is Really Like
An hour with mountain gorillas is one of the most moving wildlife experiences in the world. Uganda's permit costs $800 and Rwanda's $1,500. Here's how the two compare on cost, difficulty, access and atmosphere, and what actually happens on trek day.
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Travel TipsWhat to Pack for an African Safari: The Complete Checklist
Pack light, pack neutral and pack in layers. Here's the interactive checklist our guides would hand a friend, including the 15 kg soft-bag rule for bush flights, the colours to avoid, and the small things people always wish they'd brought.
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Travel TipsIs Kenya Safe for Tourists? An Honest Answer from Nairobi
Yes. More than two million international visitors come to Kenya each year, and the vast majority have trouble-free trips. Here's a clear-eyed look at what the travel advisories actually say, where the safari circuit sits, and the simple habits that keep a trip smooth.
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PlanningYour First African Safari: 20 Things We Tell Every First-Timer
The best first safaris aren't the most expensive. They're the best planned. These are the 20 things our Nairobi team tells every first-time traveller, from choosing your lodge to what really happens on a game drive.
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PlanningHow Many Days Do You Need for a Kenya Safari? 3, 5, 7 and 10-Day Itineraries Compared
Three days gives you a taste of the Maasai Mara; seven days gives you Kenya's classic circuit; ten lets you go deeper. Here's what each length really delivers, how much time you'll spend in the parks versus on the road, and how to choose.
Read morePlanningKenya Safari with Kids: Best Ages, Parks and Practical Tips for Families
A family safari is one of the best trips you'll ever take together. Here's what ages work best, which Kenyan parks suit children, how to keep drive times short, and the small details that make the difference between restless kids and amazed ones.
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DestinationsBush and Beach: How to Pair a Kenya Safari with Zanzibar, Diani or Lamu
After a week of dawn game drives, nothing beats warm Indian Ocean water. Here's how Kenya's Diani Beach, historic Lamu and Tanzania's Zanzibar compare, how to get from the bush to the beach, and when to go.
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WildlifeThe Big Five Explained: Where to See Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and Rhino in East Africa
The Big Five are Africa's most famous animals, and Kenya is one of the best places to see all of them on a single trip. Here's what each one is like, where to find it, how easy it is to spot, and which parks give you all five.
Read moreTravel TipsHow Much to Tip on Safari: A Clear Guide for Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda
Tipping is one of the most common questions we're asked, and one of the most awkward to raise. Here are clear, current guideline amounts for guides, camp staff, transfers and gorilla treks, plus a calculator that works it out for your trip.
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DestinationsNairobi Layover: How to See Giraffes, Rhinos and Lions Between Flights
Nairobi is the only capital city in the world with a national park on its doorstep. With six hours or more between flights, you can be watching lions and rhinos, or feeding a giraffe by hand, and still be back for your connection. Here's how.
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