Kenya safari guides

Everything we wish we'd known before Kenya

Practical, honest guides from our three weeks on safari: when to go, what it costs, what to pack and where to find the animals.

Wildebeest walking across green grass in the Maasai Mara

The best time to visit Kenya for a safari

Dry seasons, rainy seasons, migration months and the cheapest time to go.

An elephant family crossing a green clearing in the Maasai Mara

The Great Migration in Kenya: when and where to see it

When the herds reach the Mara, where the river crossings happen, and how to plan.

A traveler holding a glass of champagne in a safari vehicle at sunset

How much does a Kenya safari cost?

Real daily costs for budget, mid-range and luxury trips, plus park fees.

A keeper bottle-feeding a baby elephant at an orphanage in Nairobi

Kenya eTA: how to get your entry permit

The USD 30 entry permit, the official site, and what else to sort before you fly.

A traveler in sunglasses in the seat of a safari Land Cruiser

What to wear on safari: our Kenya packing list

Colors to avoid, layers for cold mornings, and the 15 kg bush plane limit.

A leopard stretched along a tree branch in the Maasai Mara

The Big Five animals: where to see them in Kenya

Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, and where Kenya's best sightings are.