Kenya travel guides
Practical advice for planning a safari in Kenya, written by Henry and Mercy, who run Bookara from Nairobi. If your question isn't answered here, ask us on WhatsApp.
Maasai Mara When is the best time to see the Mara migration? Month by month: where the wildebeest are, when the river crossings usually happen, and why February can be a better Mara trip than August. Henry Kay -
Maasai Mara Mara or Amboseli: which Kenyan park should you pick? Big cats and the migration, or elephants under Kilimanjaro? How the two parks compare on wildlife, feel, driving time and season, and when it's worth doing both. -
Family travel Planning a family safari in Kenya: ages, pace and a route that works Which ages suit a safari, how to keep drives short enough for children, where to stay, and a simple Naivasha-to-Mara route with the coast as an optional finish. -
Pricing How much does a Kenya safari cost in 2026? What you get at each price level, from a two-day Mara trip to a week-long fly-in safari, what's included in a package price, and the extras people forget to budget for. -
Solo travel Travelling solo on a Kenya safari: a practical guide for women What a day on safari actually looks like when you're on your own, how to think about safety, single supplements, and the choices that make a solo trip easier.
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