Kenya Where there’s a wealth of wildlife waiting for you
If there’s one country that’s synonymous with safari – which means ‘journey’ in Swahili – then it’s Kenya. This is where the safari was born in the 1930s and it remains one of the best places on the planet to observe the Big Five: buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard and rhinoceros. But there’s more to this East African country than meets the eye. Kenya is also a place to explore Nairobi’s thriving creative arts scene,before relaxing on a white-sand Indian Ocean beach.
Where it is
Eastern Africa
When to go
June to March
Why go there
Amazing wildlife
Divine beaches
Beautiful landscape
What to see
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Giraffe Manor
Diani Beach
Snap-worthy savannahs
It would be hard to visit Kenya without going on safari, and the wild plains of the Maasai Mara are the best spot to spot wildlife silhouetted against a lone acacia tree.
Breakfast with giraffes
Is there anything more delightful than having resident giraffes drop in for breakfast? At Giraffe Manor in Nairobi that’s exactly what happens every day.
Climbing Mt Kenya
Adventure seekers will relish scaling sacred Mt Kenya, the second-highest peak in Africa but arguably its most beautiful. Soak up spectacular views of the savannahs from the top.
Beach bliss on the coast
Kenya’s most beautiful beach is Diani, a long strand of icing-sugar-white sand lapped by turquoise waters. It’s the perfect place to unwind after a busy safari schedule.
Travel in Kenya
There are many ways to discover Kenya with Cosa. Travel around in a private vehicle with a driver, in a 4×4 with a small group of travellers or by light aircraft. Join a scheduled safari or tailor-make your own, with our help. Stay in an authentic tented camp, a family-friendly lodge in the Maasai Mara, a boutique hotel or an exclusive resort. Once you’ve travelled to Kenya with Cosa, the country will never be far from your mind.
Kenya facts
Located in East Africa between Lake Victoria and the Indian Ocean, Kenya covers over 580,000km², or just larger than France. It was a British colony until independence in 1963. Since then, Kenya has been a republic and today has a population of around 54 million. This African country is a popular destination for those wanting to spot the Big Five animals, meet the Maasai tribe – dressed in traditional colourful shukas – and recuperate on white sand beaches.
Time zone
UTC +3
Flight time
8 hours from Switzerland
Local currency
Kenyan shilling
Dialling code
+254
