Hemingways Nairobi-Entrance to the Hotel at night

Nairobi, Kenya

Whilst Kenya is only three hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and only eight hours flying time, it is a million miles away from the UK in most other respects.

Few other countries are able to offer the sheer diversity of habitats which range from the baking hot desert terrains found around Lake Turkana in the north, to the permanent snow-capped peak of Mount Kenya and its alpine meadows on the lower slopes, the savannah grassland, equatorial forests, coral reef, tropical beaches, extinct volcanoes – the list is endless.

Kenya is, not surprisingly, a wildlife enthusiast’s dream and still holds the world record for the most number of bird species recorded in a single country in a single day.

Suggested itineraries for Nairobi

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Family Safari & Beach in Kenya

10 nights from £26,450 per family

Combine the thrill of a family safari in Kenya with the magic of Lamu, a unique coastal escape perfect for families…

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Classic Safari Beach – Kenya & Zanzibar

10 nights from £6,099 per person

A 12 night journey to Kenya’s most famous savannah, the Masai Mara combined with pure relaxation on Zanzibar, the Spice…

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Family Fun in the Western & Eastern Cape

11 nights from £25,500 per family

Perfect for families with little ones, this itinerary showcases the very best of South Africa with the ideal balance of…

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Romantic dinner around the pool at night at Madikwe Lelapa Safari Lodge

South Africa & Mauritius: Safari Beach Adventure

11 nights from £36,500 per family

Combine a malaria-free safari with a week long stay on the beach with this fabulous itinerary.

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Sunset views in Thornybush Private Game Reserve

South Africa & Victoria Falls In Style

7 nights from £9,950 per person

Explore South Africa & Victoria Falls in Style - from the Cape to 'The Falls'.

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Lion cub in grass at Chitwa Chitwa safari lodge

South Africa & Mozambique: Chic Safari and Stunning Island

1 nights

Combine the stunning island of Mozambique with Sabi Sands Reserve in South Africa for this incredible safari beach…

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Aerial view of Babylonstoren with pearl mountain in the background

South Africa: Family Winelands & Safari Holiday

7 nights

7 nights from £11,445 per family South Africa Enjoy an exhilarating adventure which will take you from the Winelands to…

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Discover Thabametsit Tree house at night

South Africa & Mauritius Luxury Safari Beach Honeymoon

11 nights from £7,700 per person

For the ultimate luxury escape to South Africa and Mauritius, combine 4 nights at Marataba Safari Lodge in South Africa…

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Classic South Africa Safari & Mauritius Beach

11 nights from £6,820 per person

Journey from a malaria-free safari to Mauritius, combining incredible wildlife with a luxury beach escape.

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