Mara, Amboseli & beach

The capital of Kenya, Nairobi is a major city and the primary transport hub for East Africa. It's a typically hectic place, but with some pleasant quiet suburbs, a good range of hotels and some interesting activities, notably the famous giraffe and baby elephant sanctuaries.

Set 200 km west of Nairobi, Mara Confluence is the sector of the Maasai Mara which is best known for migration river crossings Jul-Oct and has a very wide range of lodge options. But some serious traffic issues.

Set 200 km west of Nairobi, Mara Triangle is the sector of the Maasai Mara which is best known for migration river crossings Jul-Oct, with guest accommodation in a good range of properties and offering a decent range of safari and cultural activities. But with significant traffic issues.

Set 180 km southeast of Nairobi, Chyulu Hills is a peaceful safari area which has the same iconic views of Kilimanjaro as Amboseli, but without the visitor traffic. Guest accommodation is in just a handful of high quality lodges, offering an unusually wide range of safari, active and cultural experiences.

Set 30km south of Mombasa, Diani Beach is a fabulous stretch of sand and by far the most popular part of the Kenya Coast, with guest accommodation in a wide range of hotels and resorts, offering a very broad range of sports, marine and cultural activities.