The destination
Kenya is the template for the African safari — the Masai Mara's vast open plains, Amboseli's Kilimanjaro backdrop, and a coast that closes every trip well.
The Masai Mara during the Great Migration from July to October is simply the most watched wildlife spectacle on earth. Wildebeest crossings at the Mara River, lion and cheetah on open plains, and hot-air balloon dawns over the grass. It lives up to everything ever written about it.
Lamu is the forgotten dimension of Kenya — a Swahili island town largely unchanged since the 14th century, reachable only by boat, where the streets are too narrow for cars. Dhows still fish the channel; the food is extraordinary; the pace is entirely its own.
What works here
Great Migration safari, Wildlife photography, Coast and safari combination. Best seasons: July–October for Migration. January–February for calving. Lamu year-round.
The Kilimanjaro & Northern Tanzania Adventure Guide
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