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.

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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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Ultimate Safari Beach – Kenya & Zanzibar

10 nights from £6,099 per person

Prices start from £5,780 per person. A 10 night journey twinning Kenya's iconic Masai Mara with the powdery beaches and…

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Family Safari Beach - Kenya & Zanzibar

7 nights

Price starts from £22,895 per family of four. A 7 night Classic East African family safari adventure, combining the…

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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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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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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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Family Owned & Run

We are one of the few remaining family owned and run operators of our size. We have direct relationships with every single destination, island, resort and hotel we work with, in order to deliver exceptional and truly personalised service.

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We are - and always have been - mad about travel. For almost 25 years we've been scouring the globe for the best places to stay, the newest routes to take, the perfect people to meet. No-one will care more about your holiday.

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Luxury means something different to everyone. Whether you are seeking the silence of vast spaces, the isolation of a private island, the buzz of a new city, the adrenaline of a safari or anything in between, we listen, we learn, we advise.

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We endeavour that every Turquoise experience is unique, fun and refreshing. Travel is all about experiences, about serendipitous moments and endless smiles. It is a joy and an honour to plan each and every Turquoise holiday.