Fly to
Nairobi or Mombasa
flying time
8 hours 30 minutes non-stop
time difference
GMT +3 hours
Visas
Required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic area
Best time to travel
December - March, July - October
Weather
Kenya's equatorial location ensures warm weather year round, though it can be cool at night and first thing in the morning. There are two rain seasons, the long rains occur from April to June and short rains from October to December. The rainfall is sometimes heavy and when it does come it often falls in the afternoons and evenings. The hottest period is from February to March and coldest in July to August.
Itineraries
Classic Kenya
Highlights - Immerse in the Masaai culture; Big game viewing; Enjoy Kenyas rich diversity... Read more ...
A&K 50th Anniversary Safari
There is no better place to celebrate Abercrombie & Kent's 50th Anniversary than in Kenya, the company's birthplace. Experience for yourself the magic... Read more ...
Signature Kenya
Highlights - Fly to Samburu National Reserve;Fly to the Masai Mara National Park... Read more ...
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The source of the Nile and the largest body of fresh water in Africa (and second largest in the world). Only 5% of the lake belongs to Kenya, with its neighbours Uganda and Tanzania owning the rest. The Kenyan section of the lake is in the far north-eastern corner and contains a few islands with simple fishing villages along the shores of the larger ones.
Lake Victoria's birdlife is outstanding, small islets contain huge nesting colonies of egrets, cormorants and gannets and territorial fish eagles patrol every 100 yards. Some of the fish eagles have become habituated to being thrown fish from the boat and swoop down to claim an easy prey. There are of course hippos and crocodiles in Lake Victoria. At night the local fishermen tiny silver Kapenta sardines, which they then lay out all day to dry. This provides the basis of many people's diets along this lake.
Suggested Lake Victoria Accommodation
Rusinga Island Lodge
A private retreat in one of Africa's most remote and historical corners, Rusinga is renowned for its gracious hospitality, delicious home-grown, home-cooked cuisine...
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Guest Testimonial
We very much appreciated the champagne to celebrate A&K's anniversary. Our guide Omar & driver Basil were both absolutely excellent throughout. Many thanks for making our trip to Jordan so enjoyable and for all the hard work that ensured our holiday ran so smoothly! 
- LJ, London
World Travel Awards
World Travel Awards
World's Leading Luxury Tour Operator 2011
A&K Philanthropy
Tree Planting Initiative
At Sanctuary Olonana invites guests to plant an indigenous tree within the Olonana Tree Nursery as a way to personally aid in reforestation efforts in the Masai Mara.
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