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The Masai Mara's big cats and migration, Amboseli's elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, and white-sand beaches at Diani β€” Kenya is the original safari destination.

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Capital
Nairobi
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Currency
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
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Language
Swahili, English
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Best time
Jul–Oct (migration)
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Visa
eTA (eVisa)
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Avg daily budget
$50 – $600
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Safety
Use normal caution
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Main airport
Nairobi (NBO)
Overview

Why travellers love Kenya

Game-drive in the Masai Mara and Amboseli, meet Maasai communities, then unwind on the Indian Ocean coast.

It's a superb first safari, often combined with Tanzania.

Where to go

Top places in Kenya

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Masai Mara

Masai Mara

πŸ—“ 2–3 days

Big cats and the wildebeest migration.

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Amboseli

Amboseli

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

Elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.

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Diani Beach

Diani Beach

πŸ—“ 2–3 days

White sand on the Indian Ocean.

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Nairobi

Nairobi

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Gateway city with a national park.

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Plan day by day

Kenya itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Masai Mara β†’ Amboseli β†’ Diani Beach
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$250 – $3,000
1–2

Masai Mara

Big cats and the wildebeest migration.

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3–4

Amboseli

Elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Safari Β· Family
5

Diani Beach

White sand on the Indian Ocean.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Beach Β· Relax
Route
Masai Mara β†’ Amboseli β†’ Diani Beach β†’ Nairobi
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$350 – $4,200
1–2

Masai Mara

Big cats and the wildebeest migration.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Safari Β· Iconic
3–4

Amboseli

Elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Safari Β· Family
5–6

Diani Beach

White sand on the Indian Ocean.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Relax
7

Nairobi

Gateway city with a national park.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ City Β· Wildlife
Route
Masai Mara β†’ Amboseli β†’ Diani Beach β†’ Nairobi
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$500 – $6,000
1–3

Masai Mara

Big cats and the wildebeest migration.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Safari Β· Iconic
4–6

Amboseli

Elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Safari Β· Family
7–8

Diani Beach

White sand on the Indian Ocean.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Relax
9–10

Nairobi

Gateway city with a national park.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ City Β· Wildlife
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Visa & entry

Kenya visa requirements

Visa required?
eTA required for most
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
Yes (electronic travel authorisation)
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Most visitors must obtain an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before arrival. Always verify with the official Kenya immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Kenya visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Kenya budget guide

Budget

$50/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$600+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Kenya budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Kenya

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Masai Mara

The classic East African safari.

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Amboseli elephants

Herds framed by Kilimanjaro.

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Nairobi wildlife

Giraffe Centre and national park.

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Diani Beach

Coral reefs and palm-lined sand.

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Maasai culture

Visit traditional Maasai villages.

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