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. 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.
Our team delight in bringing this magical country to life on private, personalised journeys that favour genuine and rewarding Kenyan experiences. Your safari 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.
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
Senior 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
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in Kenya
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.
Trip Inspiration
Where to go
Amboseli
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 moreMaasai 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 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 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 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 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 moreMeet your safari experts
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
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Plan your trip to Kenya
Whatever you want from your adventure in Kenya, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Communication with Jacada hit the right cadence and persisted before, during and after the trip. The team was great, supportive and very responsive and helped planned an itinerary with the perfect events for our family.
Perfectly planned and executed African safari
The organization and detail of travel was superb! Jody and Charlotte helped every step of the way. It was a luxury safari. The game drives and accommodations were wonderful. It was a trip of a lifetime!
Very reliable and clear experience with Jacada, ensured full delivery of all plans and even improved the offering for the same cost if for any reason something was not available. On the ground staff was reliable, safe, and clear throughout
This was probably the best vacation I’ve ever had. They thought of everything, and I truly felt like a VIP throughout the trip.
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.