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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One of the finest parks in Kenya, Samburu National Reserve is located in the drier northern region of Kenya. The rugged hills and arid bush are bisected by the winding Uwaso Nyiro River. The river banks are flanked by fig palms and acacias trees and in the deeper parts of the river you will find hippos. The park itself is home to more unique northern species of animals including the reticulated giraffe, Somali Ostrich, Grevy zebra and the ever so graceful gerenuk.
Samburu National Reserve and the surrounding areas are the tribal homeland for the Samburu people who today still very much lead a semi-nomadic lifestyle by herding cattle, goats and camels.
Lodges in the park are dotted along the river and offer a spectacular Samburu safari experience including game drives, walking safaris and a unique way to look at game by doing a camel safari.
Suggested Samburu Accommodation
Larsens Camp
With just 20 discreetly sited en suite tented accommodations, each with chic safari style beds and a private balcony, Larsens Camp is located in Kenya’s famed Samburu National Reserve.
Samburu Intrepids
Located deep inside one of Africa's most remote and untamed wildernesses, Samburu Intrepids offers the latest in exclusive camping. Run on rigorous eco-principles, the 27 luxurious en suite tents...
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Guest Testimonial
Our consultant (Annie Jensen) really was excellent designing a great itinery minimising our time waiting around for transfers and both hotels, Four Seasons Bali and Oberoi Lombok exceeded our expections.
- SL, Hertfordshire
World Travel Awards
World Travel Awards
World's Leading Luxury Tour Operator 2011
A&K Philanthropy
Anne Kent Taylor Fund
Supports hands-on initiatives such as fortifying traditionally-made livestock enclosures to reduce losses of domestic animals.
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