Kenya holiday packages with us head far beyond the safari minibus circuit, into a wilder country few travellers ever see. Expect desert lakes, nomadic tribes and Rift Valley wildlife.
Kenya holidays with Undiscovered Destinations travel beyond the well-worn safari circuit into a country of remarkable contrasts — volcanic peaks, the Chalbi Desert, soda lakes alive with flamingos, and the wind-swept northern frontier where the Samburu, Gabbra, El Molo and Rendille still live by very old rules. Sibiloi National Park, Lake Turkana and the Rift Valley lakes each offer something genuinely apart from the mainstream.
Our small group Kenya tours follow a route few operators attempt, heading deep into the country's least-visited north before winding south through the Rift Valley lakes of Baringo, Bogoria, Nakuru and Naivasha. Whether you choose a scheduled Kenya tour package or a tailor-made Kenya trip built around the northern tribes and landscapes, every itinerary is designed to go further and stay longer in the places that matter.
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Most Kenya holidays never leave the Masai Mara and Amboseli loop. Our Kenya tours head north instead — into Samburu, Sibiloi, the Chalbi Desert and the shores of Lake Turkana, where genuine wilderness still exists and the tribal cultures of the Samburu, Rendille and El Molo are very much alive.
Northern Kenya supports species found nowhere else on the standard circuit — Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra and the rare desert-adapted wildlife of Sibiloi. Add rhinos at Nakuru, flamingos at Bogoria and hippos on Naivasha, and Kenya's full wildlife range becomes clear.
Few destinations in East Africa offer this depth of cultural encounter. The Samburu, Gabbra, Rendille and El Molo communities of northern Kenya maintain ways of life shaped by the desert — meeting them on a Kenya trip feels less like a scheduled stop and more like a genuine privilege.
Our Kenya tour packages run with a maximum of 12 people and all departures are guaranteed. That means you'll book with confidence and travel in a group small enough to go where larger operators simply cannot.
See itinerariesKenya rewards travellers who slow down — the best stories are found off the tour-bus route.
From the field
Our Kenya tours depart in September and February - both excellent windows for the regions we visit. September falls in the dry season, when northern Kenya's landscapes are at their most accessible, dust haze settles over the Chalbi Desert, and wildlife concentrates around permanent water in Samburu and Sibiloi. February sits between the short and long rains, offering warm and generally dry conditions well suited to exploring the Rift Valley lakes and the far north.
Looking to travel outside the typical windows? Our Kenya tailor-made team can advise on the best time for you.
Dispatches, field notes and practical advice from our specialists.
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Every one of our Kenya journeys can be rebuilt around your dates, pace and interests — or we’ll design something entirely new.
We’ll build one around you.
Our Kenya travel packages are available as scheduled small group departures or fully tailor-made itineraries built around your dates and interests. A tailor-made Kenya holiday opens up the full range of the country's northern landscapes — Samburu, Marsabit, the Chalbi Desert, Lake Turkana and Sibiloi — alongside the Rift Valley lakes, at a pace that suits you. It is also an option for travellers who want to add a Kenyan coast extension or combine their trip with a neighbouring destination. Contact the Undiscovered Destinations team to begin planning a Kenya trip designed entirely around you.
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Our Kenya tours start from £5,595 per person for the 14-day Jade Sea Explorer, including accommodation, meals as listed, entrance fees, overland transport and the services of an English-speaking guide. International flights are not included — we can provide expert advice and a quote on request. For tailor-made Kenya holidays, pricing depends on your chosen itinerary and travel dates; contact us for a personalised quote.
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We constantly monitor official travel advice, including the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Kenya Travel Advice, and will always advise clients of any warnings before departure. At the time of writing, there are no specific warnings against travel to the parts of Kenya that we visit on our tours.
Please contact us if you have any specific concerns or would like to understand what measures are in place to ensure your trip remains safe and trouble-free.
For additional official guidance, travellers may also refer to:
- US Department of State — US State Dept Kenya Travel Advisory
- Australian Government — Smartraveller Kenya Advice
- Government of Canada — Canada Travel Advice for Kenya
Please note this information applies primarily to British citizens — nationals of other countries should check the current position with their respective government travel authority.
Join a small-group departure, or let our Kenya specialists craft a private journey shaped around your dates and interests.
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