Feel a balmy gust of air as you lean forward, urging your horse across the plains until you spot zebras and buffalos on the horizon. Slowing to a halt, soak in this wild panorama and watch the herds migrate across the hazy landscape.

Magical Maasai Mara

Soar gently above rhinos, elephants and giraffes in the Maasai Mara during a hot-air balloon flight, skimming over the tree tops as the sun rises in a pink and orange blaze, or watch hippos wallowing in the Talek River as you soak in your own bathtub, positioned on a secluded wooden veranda outside your luxury tent.

Cruise by 4x4 to Lake Nakuru to spot leopards and lions, or set yourself a challenge and climb the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya. Take time to unwind on Mombasa and Malindi's soft white sands, lapped by the Indian Ocean, and dive into an underwater paradise of dazzling coral and fish.

Kenya's wild side

Try your hand at mountain biking in the bush and waterskiing across the freshwater lakes of the Rift Valley, or tee off on one of the finest golf courses in Africa - featuring views over Mount Kilimanjaro.

We're passionate about Kenya and have searched arid plains, lively cities and beach resorts to bring you unique accommodation, including luxurious tented camps, tree houses and blissful spas. Take a walk on the wild side in Kenya, book today.

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