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Visit Kenya

  • Big Cats & Safari Wildlife

    If you are looking for superb game viewing, Kenya is a serious contender. You are likely to see leopard, lion and cheetah in the Masai Mara, home of BBC’s Big Cat Diaries, in addition to fantastic and varied game viewing both here and in Kenya’s other parks and reserves.

    Big Cats & Safari Wildlife

  • Great Migration

    In the Great Migration two million ungulates including wildebeest, zebra and antelope species, undertake a journey of roughly 1,600 kilometres. The herds reach the Masai Mara in July and remain there until October when, following the rain, they start the slow march southwards back to the Serengeti Plains.

    Great Migration

  • Green Season

    If you want to enjoy the game reserves to yourself and don't mind the odd rain shower, June it is an excellent time to visit Kenya. During this time the animals take advantage of the abundant food and give birth to their young. They can be a little harder to spot because of the increased vegetation but you should not have to wait too long before seeing something new and you should still see all the animals that you would during the dryer months. It is also worth mentioning that travel at this time can be less expensive than travel later in the year.

    Green Season

  • Hot Air Ballooning

    Dawn over the Mara from a hot air balloon is a very special sight. You float up high, guided along the course of the Mara river by the prevailing winds, above delicate networks of animal tracks across the landscape. Champagne breakfast in the bush awaits you on landing.

    Hot Air Ballooning

  • Local Culture

    Kenya is home to the iconic Masai and Samburu. For centuries they have lived a traditional semi-nomadic lifestyle herding their cattle to areas of water and grazing. A stay at a community lodge means you can support local people, help preserve wilderness areas and enjoy a great safari.

    Local Culture

  • Masai Mara

    The Masai Mara is one of the most famous reserves in Africa. Home to the extraordinary Great Migration, which sees hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River each year, it has always been a favourite location for countless wildlife documentaries.

    Masai Mara

  • Meru National Park

    Meru achieved world recognition with Joy Adamson's 'Born Free' and the story of Elsa the lioness. Meru is well of the beaten safari trail and is located to the North East of Nairobi. On clear mornings you can see the snowy peaks of Mount Kenya to the southeast, and when the sun is directly behind, the Nyambeni Mountain range the backdrop is amazing! The game here was depleted in the 1940s as it was a popular area with hunters. However, animal life is now plentiful as the land has been protected sine 1959. The variegation is mainly Bushland so binoculars and a keen eye will be essential to find the game.

    Meru National Park

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Accommodation in Kenya: Funzi Keys

Funzi Keys is one of East Africa's most exclusive beach retreats. It is lovely because it is original, extremely comfortable and yet not over the top.

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Funzi Keys is one of East Africa's most exclusive beach retreats.

It manages to cater for your every need whilst being incredibly low key. There is nothing flash, nor ostentatious, yet you have every comfort. This reflects the character of Alessandro and Claudia your hosts. Warm, welcoming and with a good sense of humour the place is very friendly and you feel very much at home.

Above the white sandy beach the main building is made of whitewashed walls and a tall makuti thatch roof. It is two stories, the ground floor housing a small bar, very large wooden dhow and comfortable chairs. Upstairs the dining room is shady, cool and catches the breeze.

Food is simply superb at Funzi. For lunches and dinners there is a set menu of two choices, freshly prepared that day or an A la Carte menu for an extra charge. Meals are very flexible and can be enjoyed at anytime in any location. Enjoy meals on the beach, by the pool or the restaurant.

On both sides of the dining room, tucked into the mangroves are nine deluxe beachfront cottages and eight seaview cottages. The deluxe beachfront cottages are made of stone and thatch and are extremely spacious and comfortable. Double or twin beds are near the water so you can always hear the waves splashing. There is a jacuzzi in the main bedroom, baskets of fresh fruit, a cool box with every kind of drink and, when you arrive, champagne on ice to set the tone. The en-suite bathroom has a large shower and plentiful bath products. The seaview rooms are set back from the beach and are slightly smaller with no jacuzzi but still very comfortable.

There is plenty to do from Funzi. The island is near the Mpungati marine park and boat trips for snorkelling and diving are rewarding. Other water-sports include windsurfers and sailing boats or alternatively you might like to relax by the 45 metre pool with a book.

Please note that activities are not included in the price, as these have to be paid for by clients on arrival.

Further reading:
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