Kenya: Where Safari dreams come true
Open grasslands teeming with wildebeest and antelope, acacia trees offering shady retreats for leopards, and vast salt lakes dotted pink with flamingos—Kenya is everything you imagine a safari destination to be. Our specialists have explored each of the country’s parks and reserves firsthand and can use their expertise to craft your ideal journey with Curated Horizons.
Witness the great migration
There are moments that define a lifetime of travel—and the Great Migration in the Masai Mara is one of them. As vast herds surge across open plains and predators shadow the dust, you are not simply watching nature, you are witnessing one of the last great spectacles on Earth. Beyond the drama, the wide, unspoilt spaces of the Laikipia Plateau offer a rarer privilege: time in landscapes where endangered wildlife survives as it always has, far from the crowds. In the Samburu National Reserve, elephants gather along the Ewaso Ng’iro River, a scene that feels both ancient and profoundly moving. The journey concludes on Kenya’s palm-fringed Indian Ocean coast, where white sands and warm seas provide a gentle contrast to the intensity of safari.
This is a true once-in-a-lifetime experience—shaped by seasons, migration patterns, and limited availability.
Be Inspired We have included a selection of our favourite experiences to offer inspiration as you begin shaping your own bespoke trip, with thoughtful guidance from our travel specialists. These experiences reveal a quieter, older Kenya—one defined not by crowds, but by space, tradition, and landscapes that still feel untouched.
Theses experiences reward those willing to travel thoughtfully and are best planned well in advance due to limited access and availability.
Laikipia Plateau – Private Conservancy Safaris
Walk with expert guides, track rhino on foot, and stay in small, conservation-led lodges where exclusivity and wildlife protection come first.
Matthews Range – Forested Mountains of the North
Explore mist-covered hills sacred to the Samburu people, with rare birdlife, natural springs, and dramatic hiking far from tourist routes.
Lake Turkana – The Jade Sea
A remote and elemental landscape of volcanic rock, desert tribes, and Africa’s largest desert lake—raw, challenging, and unforgettable.
Chyulu Hills - Volcanic Wilderness
Rolling green hills, lava tubes, and sweeping views to Kilimanjaro, best explored on horseback or guided walking safaris.
Samburu National Reserve
Home to rare species such as Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe, with fewer visitors and a stark, cinematic beauty.
Lamu Old Town
Timeless Swahili Coast
A UNESCO-listed town where life follows the rhythm of the tides, with dhow sailing, carved doors, and centuries-old traditions.
Kakamega Forest
Kenya’s Only True Rainforest
A complete contrast to safari landscapes, rich in birdlife, butterflies, and primates, offering quiet walks under dense canopy.
Community-Led Cultural Experiences with the Samburu and Maasai
Stay in community conservancies and gain insight into traditional pastoral life, storytelling, and age-old customs.