June 16, 2021

Why Choose Luxury Travel in Kenya?

Luxury travel can be defined as ‘the pursuit of new experiences that allow you to immerse yourself in new destinations while receiving the highest level of attentive and personal service.’ The luxury choice in Kenya opens up more options, such as direct flights into key wildlife viewing regions by light aircraft, avoiding long road journeys, game drives with expert local guides in open 4×4 vehicles, and the chance to stay exclusive, award-winning luxury lodges and camps.

Here are six excellent reasons why it is worthwhile to pay a premium for luxury travel in Kenya

1. You’ll make the most of your vacation time

Without a doubt, there is a significant advantage to traveling to Kenya on a luxury vacation rather than a more basic itinerary. Many standard safari vacations include long days spent in a minivan, driving what appears to be the length and breadth of the country on bumpy roads.

A luxury itinerary will make use of Kenya’s excellent light aircraft network, as well as the occasional charter flight or helicopter transfer, which we can assist you in reserving. We’ll arrange private transfers to your lodge or camp once you arrive at the airstrip. During game drives, you will use comfortable 4×4 vehicles designed for better viewing, with radio communication and, in some cases, power charging stations and even WiFi.

During game drives, you will use comfortable 4×4 vehicles designed for better viewing, with radio communication and, in some cases, power charging stations and even WiFi.

2. You’ll stay in luxurious lodges and camps

If you appreciate the finer things in life, you should seriously consider luxury travel. Why? You get to stay in the best luxury resorts or luxury hotels, with exquisitely designed amenities, layouts, and spaces. These will make you feel special from the moment you walk through the door and throughout your entire stay. Minibars, high thread count linen, high-quality toiletries, and spacious desks are among the amenities available in your room.

3. You’ll stay in luxurious lodges and camps

4. You will be accompanied by a more knowledgeable and experienced guide.

The quality of the guiding you will experience is an important factor to consider when deciding whether to book a luxury or standard safari holiday to Kenya.

As a general rule, Kenya’s luxury lodges and camps attract and retain the best guiding talent in the country, and nothing beats a knowledgeable and enthusiastic local guide who will expertly locate lions, leopards, cheetahs, and other wildlife while also teaching you about their local culture.

You have the option of selecting your preferred activities.

When you arrive at your luxury lodge or camp, a Camp Manager will give you a safety briefing and then talk to you about your specific interests so that a customized plan can be created for you.

Activities may include early morning, late afternoon, and night game drives, hot air balloon rides, Masai village visits, bush walks, horseback riding, fly camping, private bush dinners or breakfasts, and black rhino tracking experiences – all of which are not always available at standard lodges and camps.

5. You will get more personalized service

Many luxury lodges and camps distinguish themselves by providing the highest level of personalized services, such as the option of having a private vehicle and guide rather than sharing with other guests.

It is not uncommon for some luxury lodges and camps to have two staff members for every guest to ensure attentive service, but it is always personalized without being intrusive. For example, while you’re enjoying your evening meal, a tent attendant will lower your bed, draw the mosquito net, and, on cold nights, place a hot water bottle between the sheets.

Some lodges and camps can arrange wedding ceremonies, photoshoots, and small receptions, all with the goal of relieving couples of the stress of wedding planning and allowing them to completely relax. If you would like to arrange a wedding ceremony, photoshoot, or reception during your luxury Kenya vacation, please contact our Travel Experts.

6. You will be promoting responsible tourism

We use luxury camps and lodges that share our values for responsible tourism.

Most lodges and camps make a concerted effort to ensure that tourism directly benefits the local people. This is accomplished through the provision of employment and training, the provision of education and medical care, the display of local arts and crafts in gift shops, and the education of their guests on local customs and traditions through cultural visits and tours.

If you want to plan a luxury safari to Kenya, please contact our Luxury Travel Specialists or submit an online enquiry to get started.