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The original safari country — the Maasai Mara, Amboseli's elephant herds beneath Kilimanjaro, and a coastline of coral reefs and dhow sailboats round out one of Africa's most complete destinations.

Where to Go

Top 5 Places in Kenya

The places that make Kenya worth crossing an ocean for.

1
Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara National Reserve

The northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem, and prime Great Migration river-crossing territory.

2
Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

Iconic elephant herds photographed against the snow-capped backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

3
Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru

A soda lake historically famous for vast flamingo flocks, and now a rhino sanctuary as well.

4
Laikipia Plateau

Laikipia Plateau

A conservation-led private wilderness known for rhino, wild dog, and community-owned conservancies.

5
Diani Beach & the Kenyan Coast

Diani Beach & the Kenyan Coast

Coral reefs, dhow sailing, and Swahili seafood along a genuinely beautiful stretch of Indian Ocean coastline.

Where to Stay

Top 5 Properties in Kenya

A working shortlist, not an exhaustive one — five properties we'd genuinely recommend first.

Angama Mara 1

Angama Mara

Location
Oloololo Escarpment, Maasai Mara
Style
Iconic View Lodge
Signature
Widely considered the best view in African safari
Ideal For
Photographers and honeymooners
andBeyond Kichwa Tembo 2

andBeyond Kichwa Tembo

Location
Maasai Mara
Style
Classic Tented Camp
Signature
Front-row access to the Mara River crossings
Ideal For
Migration-season travellers
ol Donyo Lodge 3

ol Donyo Lodge

Location
Chyulu Hills, near Amboseli
Style
Conservation Lodge
Signature
Horseback safaris with Kilimanjaro on the horizon
Ideal For
Active, off-the-beaten-path travellers
Segera Retreat 4

Segera Retreat

Location
Laikipia Plateau
Style
Conservation-Led Luxury
Signature
Art, architecture, and rhino conservation combined
Ideal For
Design-conscious conservation travellers
The Sands at Chale Island 5

The Sands at Chale Island

Location
Diani Coast
Style
Beach Resort
Signature
A private tidal island setting
Ideal For
Post-safari beach time

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