Safari, culture and exclusive safari experiences
Our team of Africa experts will help bring this magical country to life with a private, personalised tour. From The Great Migration, fascinating culture and exclusive conservancies, Kenya is a very special destination for a luxury safari.
With a country as popular as Kenya, it’s important to keep away from the crowds and mass-market tourism. That’s why, with Jacada Travel, you’ll experience a genuine and rewarding Kenya safari with visits to special, private conservation areas, owner-run camps and intimate luxury lodges.
In this vast and varied landscape, you can witness some spectacular game. With something for everyone, this game and culture rich country can be as action packed or as relaxing as you wish, in absolute comfort and luxury.
Highlights
Experience the visceral excitement of the world famous wildebeest migration on the Maasai Mara and private conservation areas
Pop into Amboseli for stunning views over the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro
Further east to Chyulu Hills for remarkable insight into the lives of the Maasai
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
Visit the Samburu National Reserve for a variety of landscapes where lions, cheetahs and leopards stalk their prey
Jody van Merode
Travel Designer
Kenya offers most memorable safaris – rich in wildlife, culture and history. From the Maasai Mara with its iconic Great Migration river crossings, to the traditional culture and dramatic landscapes of the Samburu. The warmth and hospitality of the Kenyan people makes it a place to return, time and time again.

Jody van Merode
Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in Kenya
Trip Inspiration
Where to go
Maasai Mara
The Masai Mara is one of the most famous national parks in the world. The place to see the Great Wildebeest Migration thundering through the Mara River and masses of varied wildlife from the big five to birdlife.
Discover moreMara Conservancies
A small collection of private conservancies border the Masai Mara and with no fences, wildlife roams freely. Visitors however, are restricted so expect exclusive safari experiences and alternative activities such as walking safaris.
Discover moreAmboseli
A thriving elephant population set against the backdrop of mount kilimanjaro makes Amboseli a wildlife photographer's dream. Combined with meaningful cultural experiences and plenty of plains game and predators, there’s days of safari to be had here.
Discover moreSamburu
Home to the Samburu and an area of great cultural and natural significance. Some of the species that roam this arid landscape cannot be found anywhere else, including Grevy’s zebra.
Discover moreChyulu Hills
Chyulu Hills isn’t like anywhere else in Kenya. Volcanic cones, craters, rocky outcrops and lava fields dominate the landscapes. Wildlife now thrives here after years of hunting with lions and black rhino returning to the area.
Discover moreLaikipia Plateau
One of Kenya’s top wildlife destinations with a focus on sustainability and conservation. Big cats, herds of elephants, black rhino and plains game roam here. Explore in jeeps, on foot or even by camel.
Discover moreBorana Conservancy
Snow-capped Mount Kenya looms out of the sky to the south with mountains and deserts to north making the Borana Conservancy a particularly beautiful location for your safari. With a focus on conservation, endangered species, as well as iconic Kenyan wildlife.
Discover moreSolio Private Reserve
Solio is Kenya’s leading rhino sanctuary and a wildlife haven to many other creatures including over 300 species of birds. Another shining star of conservation that offers varied safari experiences.
Discover moreLake Nakuru
Nakuru national park is a small, perfectly formed park. Lake Nakuru itself, in the middle park, is home to pretty pink flamingos who feed in the shallow waters. Large game and hundreds of bird species can be found here for an exciting safari experience by the water.
Discover moreLewa
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy has proudly turned this former cattle ranch into a thriving wildlife reserve home to a large percentage of Kenya’s black and white rhinos. Close ties to the local Masaai community mean genuine cultural exchanges.
Discover moreMeru National Park
Meru has an abundance of water; regular rainfall, swamps and several rivers coursing through the landscapes attract a diverse range of wildlife. Get caught up in the touching story of Elsa the lion cub from the novel ‘Born Free’ which was set in Meru
Discover moreLoita Forest
Loita Forest is the place of birds; diverse habitats of wooded areas, swamps and rivers are a haven to many Kenyan and migratory bird species. No large predators allows for abundant walking trails, guided by local Maasai for an authentic and rewarding experience on foot.
Discover moreKenyan Coast
Palm fringed, white sand beaches with laidback resorts are the perfect base to discover the coast. Coral reefs and hundreds of brightly colored fish can be found on snorkelling and diving adventures. Above the shoreline there’s boat trips and exhilarating kite surfing.
Discover moreLamu Archipelago
Situated in the twinkling waters of the Indian Ocean sits the unspoilt paradise of the Lamu Archipelago. Off the beaten track, this remote beach hideaway offers a rich cultural heritage, ready to be discovered.
Discover moreNairobi
Scratch the surface and Kenya’s capital and find there’s more than meets the eye in this bustling metropolis. Stunning hotels, markets, museums, wildlife sanctuaries and it’s even got its own national park.
Discover moreMeet your Africa team
When to visit
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
Plan your trip to Kenya
Whatever you want from your adventure in Kenya, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Why book with Jacada?
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
Jody and Angela planned the most perfect Rwanda and Kenya trip that blew away all expectations. Everything was meticulously planned and curated around our passions. I have used Jacada for several trips and they always exceed expectations. I highly recommend their outstanding itineraries and services!
Iain and Angela took the time to listen, ask, and tailor our experience. They set expectations and tended to every detail. The in-country guides were knowledgeable and fabulous. Each step was smooth and well handled. The safari staff/team were incredible, top notch service, gracious, great teachers about the history, culture, etc. Incredible bucket list experience , life blessing.
We couldn’t have done it without Iain and Tamera leading us, helping us and planning with us! They listened, and made dreams come true! If you’re planning a Safari - don’t do it without them!! Forever grateful for an amazing trip of a lifetime for all 8 of us! Thank you isn’t enough!
My husband and I wanted to take a moment to sing the praises of both Jody and Tamara for all their support in helping us plan our recent family vacation to Kenya. We have two little boys 7 and 4 and we quickly learned this would be a big undertaking for us and we could use the support of some…
Jacada did an amazing job of orchestrating our trip. We loved Sasaab and Angama, and had amazing guides and activities enjoyed by our three boys ! Could not have been better organized!
Plan with peace of mind
When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.
If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.