THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE SAFARI
Luxury Kenya Safari Holidays from the UK
~8½ hrs
DIRECT TO NAIROBI
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Why Kenya
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HAND-VETTED RESORTS
The Birthplace of the Safari
Kenya is the birthplace of the safari, and still its beating heart — the Masai Mara, where the Great Migration thunders across the plains, the elephants of Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro, and a coastline of white-sand beaches on the Indian Ocean. Few places combine big-game wildlife and beach so easily in one trip.
At HighStreet Holidays we don't simply book Kenya — we route it: the Mara timed to the migration, a second park for variety, and a beach finish on the coast, with the bush flights and transfers handled.
With access to a carefully vetted portfolio, from tented camps in the Mara to beach resorts at Diani, we build a Kenya safari that delivers the wildlife of a lifetime in genuine comfort.
Kenya is where the safari was born. Time your trip to the Migration in the Mara and you'll witness one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth.
Signature Experiences
Moments That Linger
Kenya rewards the traveller who comes for the wildlife. These are the experiences our clients come home remembering.
The Masai Mara
Kenya's greatest reserve — lions, leopards and cheetahs on open plains, and the stage for the Great Migration. The classic, unmissable heart of any Kenya safari.
The Great Migration
From around July to October, vast herds of wildebeest and zebra cross into the Mara, braving the crocodile-filled rivers — one of the planet's great natural dramas.
Amboseli & Kilimanjaro
Great herds of elephants beneath the snows of Kilimanjaro across the border — the most iconic backdrop in African wildlife photography.
Samburu & the North
The wild, arid north, home to species found nowhere else in Kenya — Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe and the gerenuk — far from the crowds.
The Coast
The white sand and warm Indian Ocean of Diani, Watamu and Lamu — the perfect beach finish to a safari, with diving, dhows and Swahili culture.
Private Conservancies
Exclusive conservancies bordering the Mara — fewer vehicles, night drives and walking safaris, and a direct benefit to local communities.
Featured Properties
Where You'll Stay
Every lodge, camp and hotel we feature has been carefully vetted by our specialists — the addresses our clients return to, year after year.
Recommended Packages
Curated for Every Occasion
Every package includes return flights from your nearest UK airport (lowest fares ex-London), private transfers, daily breakfast and selected experiences — tailored by your specialist.
Most Popular
7 Nights
Masai Mara & Diani Beach
- Nairobi arrival (NBO) - light aircraft to Masai Mara
- 4 nights Mara Intrepids or Governors' Camp (Masai Mara, full board + game drives)
- 3 nights Baobab Beach Resort or Almanara Diani (Indian Ocean coast)
- Full board on safari, B&B at beach
- Twice-daily game drives with Maasai guides | optional Mara River crossing (season)
- Return flights from London airports + internal flights
Signature Journey
7 Nights
Kenya: Mara, Amboseli & Coast
- Nairobi arrival - light aircraft to Amboseli
- 2 nights Tortilis Camp Amboseli (Kilimanjaro views)
- 3 nights Elewana Sand River Masai Mara (premium tented)
- 2 nights Alfajiri Villas Diani Beach
- Half board | all internal flights | private game drives + Maasai village visit
- Return flights from London airports + internal flights
Ultra Luxury
7 Nights
Angama Mara & Private Conservancy
- Nairobi arrival - light aircraft to the Mara Triangle
- 4 nights Angama Mara (cliff-edge suites over the Mara, the Out of Africa location)
- 3 nights Diani beachfront villa (private chef & staff)
- Half board with private dining experiences
- Private game drives + Angama picnic on the savannah + optional hot air balloon
- Return flights from London airports + internal flights, premium cabin upgrade available
Looking for something different? Enquire below or call us on 020 3322 7866 and we'll curate a Kenya journey around you.
Best Time to Visit
When to Go
MIGRATION & PEAK
July to October
The Great Migration is in the Mara and the weather is dry — the prime season and the most dramatic game viewing. The busiest and priciest window; book camps well ahead.
DRY SEASON
December to March
Hot, dry and excellent for wildlife across the parks, and ideal for the coast. A superb, slightly quieter alternative to the migration months.
GREEN SEASON
April to June
The long rains bring lush landscapes, newborn animals and the best value, with showers usually short. Quiet, green and rewarding for those who don't mind the odd downpour.
SHORT RAINS
November
Brief afternoon showers, green scenery and fewer visitors — a good-value shoulder window with plenty of fine game-viewing weather.
Sample Itinerary
An 8-Night Kenya Safari & Beach Journey
Every itinerary we create is bespoke — this is simply one way a perfect trip unfolds.
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DAY 1 — ARRIVAL
UK to Nairobi
Your flight reaches Nairobi — around 8.5 hours direct. A night in the city, with the option of the elephant orphanage and giraffe centre.
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DAYS 2-4 — THE MARA
Masai Mara
A bush flight to the Mara for the heart of the safari — lions, leopards and, in season, the Great Migration, from a classic tented camp.
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DAYS 5-6 — A SECOND PARK
Amboseli or Samburu
On to Amboseli for elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, or Samburu for the rare northern species — variety and contrast in the wildlife.
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DAYS 7-8 — THE COAST
Diani Beach
A flight to the coast for white sand and the warm Indian Ocean — the perfect unwinding finish after the safari.
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DAY 9 — DEPARTURE
Homeward
A final morning by the sea before your flight home via Nairobi.
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Getting There
- Direct flights from London to Nairobi — around 8.5 hours (British Airways, Kenya Airways)
- Connections from major regional UK airports
- Light aircraft link Nairobi to the parks and coast
- Kenya is 2-3 hours ahead of the UK
Entry Requirements
- UK passport holders need an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization), applied for online before travel (around US$30-35), valid for travel within 3 months
- Passport valid 6 months
- Onward or return ticket
Health & Safety
- Antimalarial precautions are recommended for safari areas — see a travel clinic 6-8 weeks before travel for personalised advice
- A yellow-fever certificate is required only if you are arriving from a country with a risk of transmission, not when flying directly from the UK
- Routine vaccinations should be up to date
- Comprehensive travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is essential
Currency & Local Notes
- The currency is the Kenyan Shilling (KES); cards in hotels and cities, cash and US Dollars useful for tips and small purchases
- English and Swahili are widely spoken
- Tipping camp staff and guides is customary
- Tap water bottled