Kenya

Kenya serves as the definitive home of the East African safari, where the quintessential image of the sweeping African savannah comes to life. It is a sanctuary for “charismatic megafauna,” most notably the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—alongside a staggering array of species that fill every ecological niche in between.

Beyond the iconic plains, the country’s geography shifts into a series of soul-stirring contrasts. The landscape transforms from the arid deserts of the north to the emerald canopies of western forests, moving through the dramatic depressions of the Great Rift Valley lakes before finally reaching the white sands of the eastern coast. This ecological richness is matched by a sophisticated safari infrastructure, offering travelers a seamless journey through a relentless parade of wildlife set against some of the continent’s most breathtaking vistas.