Kenya expedition overview

Kenya is a country of striking contrasts and spectacular landscapes. A melting pot of cultural diversity, it straddles the equator and is bordered by Sudan and Ethiopia to the north, Uganda and Lake Victoria to the west, Tanzania to the south and Somalia and the beautiful coastline of the Indian Ocean to the east.

Kenya has virtually every type of climate within its borders, from the searing heat of the northern Rift Valley and tropical humidity along the coast, to colder, snowy conditions at high altitude on Mount Kenya. Terrain includes desert, mountain, highland and savannah, with long white sandy beaches fringed with tropical palms and coral reefs on the coast. A rich cultural diversity includes over 40 different resident tribes such as the Samburu and Maasai. Kenya is also home to some of the most abundant and varied wildlife in the world.

Expedition highlights

• Marvel at the grandeur of the Great Rift Valley
• Experience life in a rural Kenyan village
• Take the overnight train from Nairobi to Mombasa
• Enjoy seafood fresh from the Indian Ocean
• Watch spectacular wildlife in the Masai Mara
• Trek Mount Kenya

Things to know

• Ask about local traditions and trades. Challengers may help weave Taita baskets and cook traditional food.
• Kenya allows a huge variety of experiences, from vast arid plains, beautiful lakes, high mountain trekking and awesome coastlines.