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 ...
Basecamp Explorer - Group Tour
Highlights - Game drives in the incredible Masai Mara; Visit to local community projects; Spend two nights on a traditional dhow sailing off the Lamu coast... 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 ...
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The name of this capital and largest city of Kenya comes from the Maasai phrase meaning "the place of cool waters". Both Mount Kenya to the north and Mount Kilimanjaro to the south east are visible from Nairobi on a clear day. Many 20th century novels have been set in Nairobi, the most famous undoubtedly 'Out of Africa', written by Karen Blixen as her account of living in Kenya in the early 20th century. The film won 7 Academy Awards and its popularity prompted the opening of Nairobi's Karen Blixen Museum.
Suggested Nairobi Accommodation
Giraffe Manor
Dating back to the 1930’s Giraffe Manor has become of Nairobi’s most historical and iconic buildings in Nairobi. Although Giraffe Manor is reminiscent...
House of Waine
The House of Waine is a boutique property in the heart of the Karen region of Nairobi. With just 11 individually designed rooms, it is the perfect place to relax before or after your safari.
Ngong House, Nairobi
The luxurious private Ngong House is located in the Langata in Nairobi, overlooking the Ngong Hills. It is only a few minutes' drive from Karen Blixen's coffee farm which was made famous in the book and film 'Out of Africa'...
The Norfolk Hotel
For more than 100 years The Norfolk Hotel in central Nairobi has played a part in Kenya’s history. The hotel was traditionally the starting point of many of the early safaris around Kenya...
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Guest Testimonial
First experience with A&K. Intended to ask various travel companies for quotes but Vicky (Agnew) was so good with her suggestions that we did not seek alternative quotations the suggested itinerary was excellent and helped us decide on a balanced and interesting holiday.
- GD, Windermere
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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