Christmas & New Year Tours & Safaris in Kenya
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- Kenya Wildlife Safari
- 3 Days Samburu Cultural and Wildlife Safari
- Affordable 5-Day Amboseli & Masai Mara Kenya Budget Joining Tour for groups
- 5 Days Amboseli, Tsavo East & Tsavo West Coastal Safari
- 5 Days Climbing Mount Kenya Expedition Sirimon - Chogoria
- 7 Days, 6 Nights Safari To Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha And Amboseli Safari With Complimentary First Night Accommodation at After 40 Hotel Nairobi.
- 6 Days Kenya Budget Group 4x4 Safari
- 7 Days Kenya Top Notch Luxury Safari
- 06 Days Kenya Lodge Safari to Samburu -Nakuru and Masai Mara
- 6 DAYS IN MASAI MARA- LAKE NAKURU- AMBOSELI WITH 4X4 JEEP
Kenya Wildlife Safari
57 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Good food nice people. Recommend this trip.”
Lukasz, traveled in August
Safari through Kenya's wilderness with festive tours costing around $2,100. View New Year's fireworks over Masai Mara, savor special holiday meals prepared by local chefs, and join Maasai warriors in traditional celebrations at Tepesua Village. Spot the Big Five during magical dawn game drives.
Duration 8 days Destinations Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Maasai Mara National Reserve Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $2,975
20% Off- NZ$2,380You save $595
3 Days Samburu Cultural and Wildlife Safari
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I wanted the raw beauty of Samburu, not the hustle and bustle of Masai Mara. All the arrangements, food, and service were perfect.”
Tuis, traveled in April
Samburu National Reserve welcomes holiday visitors with 15 December departures. Guests at Samburu Sopa Lodge cross the equator at Nanyuki town, enjoying festive meals while spotting rare reticulated giraffes and Gravy zebras.
Duration 3 days Destinations Nairobi, Laikipia, Samburu Game Reserve Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Bencia Africa Adventure and Safaris From
20% Off- NZ$1,662
Affordable 5-Day Amboseli & Masai Mara Kenya Budget Joining Tour for groups
11 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The cuisine was excellent, and the accommodations were both elegant and well-appointed.”
FRANCIS, traveled in December
Game drives in Masai Mara and Amboseli mark the season. Holiday meals at Enchoro Wildlife Camp and Nyati Safari Camp, plus optional Maasai bush dinner (approx. $30). Mount Kilimanjaro's snow-capped backdrop frames spectacular wildlife scenes.
Duration 5 days Destinations Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Bonvoyage Kenya Safaris From
20% Off- NZ$831
5 Days Amboseli, Tsavo East & Tsavo West Coastal Safari
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It wasn't just a trip; it was an experience. Thank you to Benicia.”
Alvise, traveled in May
Marvel at Amboseli's elephants against Kilimanjaro's snowy peaks this Christmas. Take festive game drives through Tsavo East's red-earth landscapes and Tsavo West's Mzima Springs. Holiday meals served at three distinct safari lodges with traditional Kenyan flavors.
Duration 5 days Destinations Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East National Park, Tsavo West National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Bencia Africa Adventure and Safaris From
20% Off- NZ$2,660
5 Days Climbing Mount Kenya Expedition Sirimon - Chogoria
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“As we passed through the Sariman Gate, we saw a variety of wildlife on the mountain path, and the view of the illuminated water body was great.”
Azile, traveled in December
December in Kenya features a festive trek to Point Lenana (4,985m). The route winds from Nanyuki through Mackinder's Valley, with 15 holiday options. Camps at Old Moses (3,330m) and Shipton's (4,200m) lead to a spectacular sunrise summit view.
Duration 5 days Destinations Nairobi, Nanyuki, Mount Kenya National Park Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Bencia Africa Adventure and Safaris From
20% Off- NZ$1,400
7 Days, 6 Nights Safari To Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha And Amboseli Safari With Complimentary First Night Accommodation at After 40 Hotel Nairobi.
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“An excellent safari package for the money! Each park was a unique experience with many animals and beautiful scenery.”
Travis, traveled in September
Holiday game drives across Maasai Mara pair with festive meals at AA Lodge Amboseli. December's clear skies enhance wildlife viewing, while Christmas bush dinners and winter migrations complement comfortable stays at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.
Duration 7 days Destinations Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Perfect Wilderness Tours And Safaris From
20% Off- NZ$3,832
6 Days Kenya Budget Group 4x4 Safari
28 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The transport was well-ventilated, and the pop-up roof made for excellent views. Great balance of wildlife and comfort—worth every cent.”
Alice, traveled in July
Celebrate Christmas and New Year across Kenya's wilderness. December offers 31 departure dates with optimal wildlife viewing in Masai Mara and Amboseli. Enjoy festive meals at camps and special holiday game drives.
Duration 6 days Destinations Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, French, Spanish Operator Exciting Africa Holidays From
20% Off- NZ$2,161+$1,050 local payments
7 Days Kenya Top Notch Luxury Safari
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Overall great experience of Kenya.”
Ryan, traveled in August
Luxury awaits at Oltukai Lodge and The Cliff, where elephants roam beneath Mt. Kilimanjaro and flamingos gather at Lake Nakuru. Kenya's most celebrated national parks provide spectacular wildlife viewing alongside festive meals.
Duration 7 days Destinations Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Africa Venture Safaris From
20% Off- NZ$7,349
06 Days Kenya Lodge Safari to Samburu -Nakuru and Masai Mara
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The itinerary suited the time we had for travelling. The accommodation was different and interesting.”
sharon, traveled in March
Celebrate the holidays in Kenya's wilderness, from Masai Mara's abundant wildlife to Samburu's unique species. Festive meals at premium lodges, spectacular New Year game drives, and opportunities to spot the Big Five make this a memorable seasonal adventure.
Duration 6 days Destinations Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru, Samburu National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Exciting Africa Holidays From
20% Off- NZ$5,687+$1,137 local payments
6 DAYS IN MASAI MARA- LAKE NAKURU- AMBOSELI WITH 4X4 JEEP
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We had a really nice trip. Not overly trusting, but always on standby.”
Johann, traveled in July
Duration 6 days Destinations Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Amboseli National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Sterling Travel From
20% Off- NZ$1,932
What people love about Christmas & New Year Tours in Kenya
Recently I went on a 3-day Amboseli Jeep safari from Nairobi; the whole trip was beautifully organized from the moment I left the city, and it was an unforgettable experience. We stopped at some nice places. And the road trip to Amboseli was also wonderful. We opted for the private safari and stayed in a wonderful lodge. The lodge staff was hospitable, the food was delicious, and the whole atmosphere was ideal for relaxing after a very peaceful day of exciting game drives. From where a beautiful view of Mount Kilimanjaro could be enjoyed. Amboseli is famous for its huge elephant herd, and we saw the elephants up close, moving slowly against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro—a truly magical moment! The most interesting aspect of the safari was the game drive. In addition, we saw lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and numerous colorful birds. Our guide was excellent; he was very experienced, patient, and ensured that we had the best photo opportunities. Amboseli's sunrise and sunset were like a dream. When the golden light was spreading across the entire landscape and the wildlife was moving around silently, the moment was truly heart-touching.
5 Days Amboseli, Tsavo East & Tsavo West Coastal Safari
- Magic of Kenya Safari Tour - 7 Days
We had so much fun in the seven days safari. My sister and I joined a group and felt at ease with others. Max ensured we saw all the Big Five and met with the Masai Community were we dance to their traditional songs, learned about their culture and bought some Masai souvenirs. The transport and accommodation were well kept and clean throughout the safari. The African meals were delicious I really recommend this tour and great people.
- 10 Days Kenya Lodge Safari - Wildebeest Migration Safari 2025
The tour was unbelievably good. I would wholeheartedly recommend Stella and Albert and Zack was beyond compare. The game drives were times of absolute fever-pitch waiting for whatever animal or bird would next leap into view and scanning the horizon, that we have some good photos out of the 1000 or more that we took is due to Zacks ability to frame up a scene and park us in the right position. Thanks for the camera tips too! We saw all that we wanted to see and more and have amazing memories to take home exactly as promised in the tour preamble. That said there were just a couple of points that could be addressed: whilst it is not the fault of Exciting Africa the food available through the lodges was sometimes poor such as cold plates stale breads etc. the picnics often inedible. (can that be taken up with them?) Some of the toilet stops need to be reconsidered in light of western women's needs (Seats and soap) the only other sore point was the distance between lodges particularly Amboseli to Aberdare which with a delay after lunch resulted in 10 hours of travel between lodges. whilst it would be more expensive is a plane flight between the two plausible? which would give more time to explore also. These niggles should certainly not detract from the incredible holiday. Albert and Stella it was great to be able to meet you and thankyou for hosting such a memorable trip.
What our customers ask about Christmas & New Year Tours & Safaris in Kenya
How far in advance should I book a Kenya Christmas & New Year safari?
For Kenya's peak holiday season booking 6-9 months ahead is essential. Popular accommodations such as Mara Sopa Lodge and Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge typically reach capacity 8-12 months before the festive period. According to a TourRadar travel expert: "Most of our Christmas & New Year safaris are fully booked by March or April especially for popular lodges in Masai Mara and Amboseli." Early planners benefit from better rates and wider accommodation choices.
What is the weather like in Kenya during Christmas and New Year?
The December-January period provides reliable safari conditions with temperatures ranging from 20-28°C (68-82°F). Game drives in Masai Mara start in cool morning air while Amboseli National Park offers clear views toward Mount Kilimanjaro. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The weather during our Christmas safari was perfect - cool mornings at Lake Nakuru and warm sunny afternoons in Masai Mara made wildlife viewing incredible." The short dry season creates excellent wildlife viewing as animals concentrate near water sources.
How do prices compare during the Christmas & New Year period versus other times?
Expect to pay 30-40% more for holiday season safaris compared to standard rates. Premium properties like Serena Beach Hotel and Spa implement seasonal pricing. A typical 7-day safari priced at 2000 USD in regular season reaches 2800-3200 USD during festivities. One TourRadar traveler noted: "Though more expensive our Christmas safari at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge was worth every penny for the exceptional service and festive atmosphere."
What special activities are included in Kenya Christmas & New Year safari tours?
The holiday season brings festive game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve traditional Christmas meals at properties like Mara Sopa Lodge and New Year's celebrations under starlit skies. A TourRadar traveler shared: "We had a wonderful time during the festive season with great accommodation and festive meals at Sentrim Mara tented lodge." Many itineraries feature Maasai village visits with holiday celebrations while select lodges arrange Christmas bush breakfasts facing Mount Kilimanjaro.
What special holiday meals and celebrations are offered during Christmas & New Year safaris?
Safari properties create distinctive holiday experiences through traditional Christmas dinners bush breakfasts and New Year's Eve gatherings. Mara Serena Safari Lodge presents extensive Christmas feasts combining local flavors with holiday classics while Amboseli Sopa Lodge hosts outdoor New Year's barbecues. As one TourRadar traveler recalled: "Our Christmas dinner at Lake Nakuru Lodge included both traditional holiday dishes and Kenyan specialties followed by Maasai dancing performances."
What are the best national parks to visit during Christmas & New Year in Kenya?
Key destinations include Masai Mara for its wildlife abundance and upscale lodges Amboseli National Park for elephant viewing and Kilimanjaro backdrops and Lake Nakuru for flamingos and rhinos. A TourRadar traveler suggests: "Our Christmas tour combining Masai Mara and Amboseli with stays at Sentrim lodges offered the perfect mix of wildlife and scenic beauty." Lake Naivasha and Tsavo West round out the premier holiday safari options.