James
King of the Masai Mara
James guides our Masai Mara safaris: the Big Five all year round, and from July to October the Great Migration.
BeKenya – Authentic Kenya Adventures
Masai Mara and Amboseli safaris, Watamu's reefs and beaches, Mombasa's old town. Our Kenyan family team plans the trip with you, and every price is on the page.
Masai Mara
- Masai Mara
- Watamu
- Mombasa Old Town
- Fort Jesus
- Mount Kenya
- Lake Nakuru
- Amboseli
- Tsavo East
- Lake Naivasha
- Marafa Canyon
- Ol Pejeta
The full journey
21 Days Kenya: Safari, Culture & Coast
Safari, the Swahili coast and the Indian Ocean: twenty-one days, one trip, and our team beside you all the way.
Jul – Dec€1,850 pp
Jan – Jun€1,540 pp
Book now for travel from Nov 2027: 5% off
On safari
Masai Mara Safari
Three to seven days in the Mara, with Lake Nakuru, Naivasha or Amboseli on the way. Lions and elephants all year, the great migration from about July to October. Lodges, full board and park fees included, from €460 per person.
- Big Five
- Great Migration
- Expert guides
The coast
Watamu and the Indian Ocean
Snorkel the coral gardens of Watamu Marine National Park, go deep-sea fishing with our crew or watch the sun set over Marafa Canyon. Trips from half a day, easy to add to a safari.
- White sand
- Coral reefs
- Indian Ocean
Where to go
Choose your Kenya
Safari, culture, coast and mountain. Each page carries the full trips, dates and current prices.
Tell us your dates and budget and we'll suggest a route.
Ask for a routeWhy BeKenya
Why travel with BeKenya
Local guides, reliable drivers, good food and a share of every trip going back to the communities you visit.
Guides who live here
James in the Mara, Abou in Tsavo, Assad on the reefs of Watamu: you travel with Kenyans who know their corner of the country.
Full board on safari
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included on every safari. Tell us about diets or allergies and we pass them on to every lodge.
One plan, one contact
Airport pick-up, drivers, lodges and boat trips in one plan, and us on WhatsApp before and during your trip.
School meals in Kenya
Part of every trip goes to our school meals programme in Kenya. Our charity page shows what it does.
Write to us with any question. We reply within 24 hours.
Talk to usGuests on Tripadvisor
4.9 out of 5, from 46 reviews
“Fine and selective place, with the best staff and great vicinity.”
Mitsanze
“We had an absolutely unforgettable experience on the 4 Days Private Tour in Watamu!”
François R
“We spent a week over Christmas as a family of 9. Regularly using Victor and his colleagues for trip around the area.”
Olliekingdj
The people
Meet your local guides
The Kenyan guides, partners and organisers who make every BeKenya journey possible.
Fessy
Nairobi City & National Archives
Fessy walks you through Nairobi's city centre and the Kenya National Archives on Moi Avenue, then takes you on from the city into the parks.
Abou
Tsavo East Safaris
Abou runs every Tsavo East trip, from the game drives to the camp. On the coast he drives you to the hidden corners of Watamu and Marafa. He speaks English and Arabic.
Assad
The Lion of the Coast
Assad means "lion" in Arabic. He guides you all along the coast around Watamu, from the coral reefs of the marine park to the creeks and villages, in English or Arabic.
Victor
Your Driver in Watamu
Victor picks you up at the airport and drives you to the beach, Gede and Marafa. In Watamu he also rents out bikes, for getting around at your own pace.
Omar
Gede Ruins & Marafa Canyon
Walk the ancient Swahili ruins at Gede, then watch the light turn the sandstone gorges of Marafa Canyon deep red at sunset.
Humphrey
Mombasa Old Town
Swahili architecture, spice markets and centuries of coastal history, walked with a certified heritage guide through Mombasa Old Town.
Brian
Utamaduni Organization
Community-based organisation and registered charity, running development projects across Kenya.
Seen on Instagram
From the road
Short films from our trips, from the Mara to the reef. Follow along on Instagram.