Experience the Great Migration, which involves over 2 million wildebeest, zebra and antelopes migrating from the Serengeti in Tanzania in July to the Mara in Kenya, and departing back to the Serengeti once the rains start in September or November. It is one of the most fascinating sights in Africa.

Nairobi National Park is one of the only wildlife game reserves to be located right next to a major city. Established in 1946, the park covers an area of nearly 117 square kilometers, and is home to lion, cheetah, wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, giraffe and over 400 bird species. It is particularly known for being one of the world’s most successful Rhino sanctuaries, with more than 50 endangered black rhinos.

Set out on a game drive in Kenya’s incredible wildlife reserves from the Maasai Mara to Amboseli, Aberdare, Samburu and others, and get up close and personal with a wide variety of wildlife from elephants, to big cats, giraffe, zebra, rhinos, wildebeest, buffalo, hippos, a number of antelope species and others.

Explore the Kenyan wildlife reserves on foot with a local Maasai or Samburu guide. Learn about the unique characteristics of the various animals found in the bush, and the techniques used by the local people to live in harmony with nature.

Follow an expert guide to the best locations from which to view over 400 species of birds. Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, known for the vast number of pink flamingos that line its shores, and Amboseli National Park in particular, are known as world-class birding destinations.

Immerse yourself in authentic Maasai or Samburu culture as you visit a traditional village and learn about their traditions, customs, and way of life. Experience their lively cultural dance and explore their beautifully crafted, clothing, jewelry and arts and crafts. Proceeds from purchases go directly to the community.

Get a spectacular overview of the Masai Mara National Reserve with an early morning hot air balloon ride. See how the Mara River snakes through the Great Rift Valley and observe all the animals as you soar above the treetops and the grasslands. Top of the trip with a fabulous buffet breakfast after landing.

Walk out into the bush with local tribesmen, and get a unique vantage point of the landscape and wildlife on a camel safari through some of the most remote and beautiful areas of of the Laikipia Plateau in Northern Kenya, or enjoy a camel ride on the white sand beaches of Mombasa.

Spend a fabulous day on Diani Beach. Frolic in the spectacular white sand, enjoy a wide range of watersports from jet skiing to water skiing, catamaran sailing, snorkeling and diving, and top off the day with an unforgettable sunset cruise.

The oldest hotel in Nairobi, dating back to 1902, Sarova Stanley is one of the few five star luxury hotels in Nairobi. It has played host to prominent world leaders and celebrities including Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, Sir Winston Churchill, and Ernest Hemingway. The hotel’s elegantly appointed rooms offer great views of Nairobi.

A luxury five-star boutique hotel, Hemingways Nairobi is a plantation-style property in the peaceful suburb of Karen, believed to have been named after Karen Blixen, the Danish author of “Out of Africa.” The hotel’s 45 luxurious suites have private balconies overlooking the Ngong hills.

Giraffe Manor is an exclusive boutique hotel, set on 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest in the Langata suburb of Nairobi. The hotel is famous for its resident herd of Rothschild’s giraffes who poke their long necks into the windows, looking for treats. Visitors can feed the giraffes as well.

Sarova Mara Camp is ideally located in the center of the migration path for wildebeest, gazelles and zebras. The camp has 75 luxury tents, a restaurant, a Bar featuring a roaring fire and performances of Maasai dance and music, and a spa. Activities include guided walks, twice-daily game drives and talks on the Maasai culture.

With just ten tents lining the winding banks of the Mara River, Governors’ Il’Moran Camp is small, intimate and luxurious. There is an abundance of game all year round, heightened in the late summer months as the Great Migration passes through. The lodge offers a breathtaking early morning hot air balloon ride over the Mara.

Located on the edge of the Masai Mara National Reserve, Little Governors Camp is intimate in character, with just 17 luxury en-suite tents tucked around a large watering hole teeming with both birds and wildlife. Tents have wooden decks with large verandahs for guests to enjoy the constant game activity in front of the camp.

At the very confluence of the Mara’s four game-viewing areas, Mara Intrepids enjoys one of the most spectacular locations in the world’s best-known wilderness. Luxury tents feature four-poster king size beds with private verandas to enjoy the views of the Mara. Game drives with open sided jeeps afford the opportunity for the best wildlife sightings.

Named after the flat-topped, umbrella thorn tree, the Acacia Tortilis, Tortilis Camp is located in a private conservancy bordering Amboseli National Park. The tents are all spacious, with king or twin beds and elegant en-suite bathrooms, and there is a main lounge, bar and dining area with magnificent views of Kilimanjaro.

Nestled along Lion Hill, overlooking the spectacular flamingo pink rimmed Lake Nakuru, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge offers 64 tastefully decorated en-suite chalets, each with its own balcony and view of the lake. There is also a spacious central dining room, a charming pool deck, a spa and gift shop.

Loldia House, an original Kenyan home set on an old farm on the shores of Lake Naivasha, is an ideal spot to relax, taste the pleasures of Kenyan country life and explore the Great Rift Valley. The hotel offers a choice of accommodation either in the old family house or in cottages on the grounds.

Built to resemble Noah’s Ark, The Ark floats amid the forests of Aberdare National Park, joined to the world by its own wooden drawbridge. With three levels of viewing decks, guests can catch an incredibly up-close view of large herds of elephant, as well as a glimpse of the snow-capped peak of Mount Kenya.

Sweetwaters Tented Camp lies in the heart of privately owned 19,000-acre Sweetwaters Game Reserve, enjoying magnificent views across the game studded plains to the snowcapped peaks of Mount Kenya. Accommodation is provided in luxuriously appointed tents, set under thatch, with en-suite facilities and private verandahs.

Set on a private conservancy of almost 50’000 acres, Governors’ Mugie House offers a myriad of activities by which to explore and enjoy its vast open landscapes and abundant wildlife, including Grevy’s Zebra, Jackson’s Hartebeest and Reticulated Giraffe. Perched on a hill are eight stone cottages, each with sweeping views of the Laikipia landscape.

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge is located in a natural oasis in the heart of the Shaba Game Reserve just east of Samburu. Set along the bank of the Ewaso Nyiro River, the Lodge has a virtual mini forest of indigenous trees. Activities include walking safaris, bird walks and a visit to the local village.

Samburu Intrepids is a lush oasis on the banks of the great Uaso Nyiro River in Samburu Game Reserve. The luxury tented camp sits on raised decks overlooking the river and the crocodiles on its banks. Huge herds of elephant, prides of lion or the solitary leopard are regular visitors around the camp.

Named after the author of the famous book ‘Out of Africa,’ the Karen Blixen camp has 22 ensuite luxury tents each strategically placed on the bank of the famous Mara River facing an open natural habitat inhabited by many species of animals. Throughout the day elephants, giraffes, zebras and impalas come for a drink while hippos rest lazily in the river.

Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill is a modern hotel with a variety of guest rooms and suites, a spa, fitness center, swimming pool, and multiple on-site restaurants with local and international cuisine. The hotel offers easy access to Wilson Airport, the gateway for flights to most safari destinations in Kenya, and the Nairobi National Park.