Nowhere else on earth can you find such an impressive combination of incredible game reserves and wildlife sanctuaries, golden beaches and bustling cities than in Kenya on holiday. With 48 national parks plus nine marine national parks and reserves that are home to a multitude of fish and breathtaking coral reefs, Kenya offers every type of holiday imaginable.  

Stretching from Lamu to Mombasa, the coastline offers stunning beaches fringing the turquoise Indian ocean, archaeological and historical treasures and opulent holiday resorts. The Great Rift Valley is home to eight stunning lakes and some of Africa’s most magnificent birdlife, including the pink flamingoes at Lake Nakuru. The lush Central Highlands spread like a green mantle over three mountain ranges – Mount Kenya, the Aberdares and Mau. And the coral reefs along the entire length of Mombasa’s 480km coastline entice visitors to explore a spectacular underwater world.   

Why holiday in Kenya 

• It is one of the most magnificent wildlife destinations in the world – game viewing on a Kenyan safari is legendary.  
• You can experience the great wildebeest migration in one of Kenya’s most incredible tourist attractions, the Masai Mara.  
• It’s home to numerous exquisite beaches where you can soak up the sun, explore Malindi, a seaside town by the Indian Ocean.  
• Diving and snorkelling along Mombasa’s coastline are superb.  
• Birdwatching in the Great Rift Lakes area is unsurpassed.  
• On a safari holiday, you have many opportunities to see the Big 5 – elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion and leopard.   
• Some of the archaeological relics around the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lake Turkana are 3 million years old.  
• Kenyan people are warm, friendly and welcoming towards visitors to their beautiful country.  

What is the best time of year to visit Kenya?

Kenya has both a dry and a wet season. It is recommended to go visit Kenya in the dry season which runs from July to October. This also coincides with the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra. It's very possible to also travel in the wet season, you'll find that parks will be less crowded and the vegetation will be a feast for the eyes. Expect average temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius maximum and 10 degrees Celsius in the dry season.

Whether you go on safari in Kenya or spend your time basking on a long stretch of white beach with on a Malindi holiday package, or combine the best of both worlds, you're in for a treat. Thompsons Holidays will create a tailor-made holiday package to Kenya that will suit you.