Kenya, probably one of Africa's foremost game viewing areas, offers you much, much more. Glorious beaches on the warm Indian Ocean, hotels varying in style from rustic lodges to the buzzing luxury hotels, with many watersports available.

As you travel inland, the scenery is very diverse - spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli game reserve, the Great Rift Valley overlooking the plains of the Masai Mara, heading north to Lake Turkana you pass through the desert area of Samburu. Mount Kenya offers the climbing enthusiast a rare challenge. Spectacular bird watching on and around the Great Lakes of Naivasha, Nakuru, Bogoria and Baringo. There's so much to see and do… let Wild Frontiers tailormake your itinerary, or simply choose a safari from our selection.

Aberdare - In the Aberdare Mountains west of Mt Kenya, a range of moorland, icy rivers, waterfalls and alpine meadows exist. The dense forest of the Salient is rich in wildlife.

Amboseli - In Masailand at the base of majestic snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. The swamps are home to elephant and leopard, and the grasslands abound with plains game.

Diani - 40km south of Mombasa, Kenya's most popular beach resort with excellent hotels and marine sports centres.

Kigio Wildlife Conservancy - Kigio Wildlife Conservancy is located beside the Malewa River on 3 500 acres, about 30 miles south of Lake Nakuru. The expansive private conservancy area offers the opportunity to walk safely amongst wildlife. Learn how to identify animal spoor and about the medicinal properties of the many plant species in the conservancy. In addition to plains game like zebra, giraffe and antelope, birdlife abounds and a walk along the river provides the opportunity to see hippo and maybe even a python!

Kiwayu - North of Lamu and truly off the beaten track. Beaches are deserted and unspoilt. Most water sports available.

Lake Baringo - This tranquil and beautiful lake is an ornithologists' paradise with over 400 species of birds. Hippo and crocodile can be viewed in close proximity by boat.

Lake Naivasha - Lake Naivasha is dominated by the extinct volcano of Mount Longonot. It is a fresh water lake renowned for its spectacular birdlife, with over 300 species to be found. After lunch a boat ride on the lake is included (weather permitting).

Lake Nakuru NP - Famous for large concentrations of flamingo which feed on the abundant algae in the shallow water of this soda lake.

Lake Victoria - The world's second largest fresh-water lake, with 68,000 sq. km is as large as Ireland. Lake Victoria lies at an altitude of 1133m and is widely accepted to be the main source of the Nile, as it receives more water as rainfall than all its combined tributaries provide. Rivers from large areas of Western Kenya, Northern Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda gather in this shallow (only 80m deep) lake and begin, as Victoria Nile, their 6000km journey to the Mediterranean Sea. The lake's high rate of evaporation due to its location on the Equator makes this immense body of water a major factor in the local climate. In the morning the area is usually cloudy, but during the day the sky clears up. The northern, Ugandan shore is characterized by countless small and larger islands and long, finger-like peninsulas. In between, swampy bays reach deep into the mainland, their Papyrus-swamps providing a preferred habitat for the Sitatunga-Antelope. Small fishing villages along the shore signify the importance of this trade, with the huge Nile perches, the tasty Tilapia and the tiny Omena being the main catches.

Lamu Island - Lamu is a town, island and archipelago. Settlement dates back to the 14th century and with the donkeys, lack of cars, narrow streets and artisan way of life, you almost step back in time. The island of Lamu situated on the north coast of Kenya has a population of about 12,000 people almost half of whom are Bajuni immigrants from the north. The vast majority of the population are Muslim, and visitors should respect this during their stay. Aid from Saudi Arabia has been directed to the island in the form of a hospital, various schools and religious centres. The old stone town has distinctive architecture, with carved doors and narrow streets, no vehicles, many mosques, and everywhere women dressed in black and wearing the bui bui. Tourism is the major source of income but Lamu is still not crowded, there is very little hassle and there is none of the commercial atmosphere that Zanzibar suffers from. Wandering through the narrow streets dodging donkeys, or watching the fishermen from the dock, it is very easy to adapt to the pace of life that makes this island so attractive.

The Beach: The southern shore of Lamu island has the best beach - 12 kilometres of almost deserted white sand which back onto the sand dunes. As there is no reef the waves are quite big. To get there you have to walk through the southern part of the town towards Shela which takes about 45 minutes to the beach. Do not try to walk this route in the dark for safety reasons. Dhows and motor boats go regularly to Shela for the less active. The beach at Shela stretches into the distance and is seldom crowded. There is shade from the dunes which back away into the centre of the island.

Malindi - Good hotels, beaches and shops. Most water sports are possible including snorkeling in the Marine Park.

Masai Mara - Borders the Serengeti and is famous for the spectacular annual migration of 1.5 million wildebeest and zebra each year. The rolling grasslands are home to the 'big five'.

Mombasa - Kenya's second largest city and a major trading centre. A blend of ancient and modern, the city and coast north and south offer everything any tourist could need.

Mt Kenya - Kenya's highest mountain is worth visiting for the unusual flora of its alpine zone. Scenically beautiful and popular for high altitude walking and climbing. Although on the Equator, the peaks are snow-capped throughout the year. Mt Kenya - the second highest mountain in Africa at 5 199 metres - crowns one of the world's highest National Parks. A spectacularly beautiful area of moorland, forest, lakes, rock and ice, it is a must for lovers of high altitude trekking. The lower slopes are covered with natural forest - home to elephant, buffalo, various monkey species and birds. As one gets higher, the vegetation changes to heath moorland, covered with giant groundsels and lobelia, until the altitude and cold allow only lichens to survive.

The twin peaks of Batian and Nelion can only be climbed by serious/trained climbers - a 700-metre rock face and the cold and altitude makes this a hard task. The next peak - Point Lenana - is accessible to hikers. One passes the Lewis Glacier en route to Lenana - beautiful ice caves and wind blasted ice formations provide stunning photographic opportunities. On a clear day, one can see Mt Kilimanjaro from the top.

Comparisons to Kilimanjaro are common. Both have their good points - being lower, Mt Kenya should be easier - it isn't !!! There are some pretty steep ascents and quite a lot of scree - it is also very cold. Altitude sickness is more common on Mt Kenya than on Kilimanjaro, due to the fact that the " Tourist Route " ( Naro Moru Route ) provides a quick way up the mountain, and a lot of people ascend too quickly. This route is NOT recommended - except for descent - as it is not scenic and very over-utilised. The " huts " on Mt Kenya are disgusting - old, dirty, surrounded by rubbish and badly run - they should only be used in emergencies. The less utilised routes are, however, very beautiful with incredible views of the surrounding plains and small lakes, as well as the immense peaks of Batian and Nelion.

Samburu - Lies in Kenya's arid Northern Frontier District and the area is home to the Samburu tribe, relatives of the Masai. Certain game species are unique to the area - Beisa oryx, Gerenuk, Grevys zebra, Somali ostrich and Reticulated giraffe.

Selenkay Conservation Area - The Selenkay Conservation Area lies in the heart of Maasailand a few miles north of Amboseli National Park and is an important dispersal area and rangeland for wildlife in the Amboseli eco-system. The local Maasai community has set aside the area as a reserve for wildlife and receive an income from leasing the area for ecotourism. This area is well of the beaten track. The animals are truly wild and not fully habituated to the presence of vehicles so their behaviour is more natural than in parks where they are accustomed to many visitors. The number of tourists is limited to 20 per day to retain the wild and unspoilt nature of the area and to minimise the impact on the environment.

Visitors on our camping safari are unlikely to see any other tourist vehicles in the Conservation Area and will have the opportunity to walk with Maasai trackers and to take a night drive to see the nocturnal animals. There is a greater diversity of species here than in Amboseli itself. Some animals recently seen include elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, Thompson's and Grant's gazelles, gerenuk, eland, oryx, spotted and striped hyena, bat-eared fox, caracal and honey badger. Birdlife is prolific, especially birds of prey.

Shimoni - The Kisite Marine Park just south of Wasini Island has superb coral gardens and sea life and can be visited by dhow. Diving is very popular in this area.

Tsavo - One of the world's largest wildlife sanctuaries. Mzima Springs is renowned as a haven for hippo and crocodile and a myriad of different game and birds.

Watamu - The marine parks of Watamu are visited by glass bottomed boats and abound with technicoloured fish of various sizes and shapes. Good snorkeling and diving.