Kenya is the beating heart of safari—a land of sweeping savannahs, flamingo-dappled lakes, rhino-filled highlands, and timeless cultures. From the drama of the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara, to vast elephant herds roaming beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, to the rare “Samburu Special Five” in the rugged north, Kenya holds some of Africa’s most unforgettable encounters. Add in Rift Valley lakes alive with birdlife and a coastline of white-sand beaches, and you’ll find a country as diverse as it is breathtaking. With Wild Sage, you’ll discover Kenya’s wild soul—the iconic and the unexpected—guided with care, intention, and local connection.

Maasai Mara National Reserve

The Maasai Mara National Reserve is legendary: endless grasslands dotted with acacia trees, lions lazing in the sun, and wildebeest thundering across the plains during the Great Migration. Beyond the spectacle, the Maasai Mara offers intimate encounters with big cats, elephants, and giraffes, often with fewer vehicles than you’d expect. Visits here can also include cultural exchanges with the Maasai people, who have kept these lands in their care for generations.

Amboseli National Park

Set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park is one of Africa’s most photogenic landscapes. Here, vast herds of elephants roam freely, with snow-capped peaks rising above the plains. It’s a place of contrast: wetlands alive with birdlife, open savannahs with grazing zebra and wildebeest, and Maasai communities living at the park’s edges.

Samburu National Reserve

In Kenya’s rugged north, Samburu National Park feels wilder and more remote. It’s home to the “Samburu Special Five” — rare species found only here: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and beisa oryx. Along the Ewaso Nyiro River, elephants gather to drink, while leopards lurk in the rocky outcrops. This is also the homeland of the Samburu people, whose traditions remain closely tied to the land.

Laikipia Plateau

Stretching across central Kenya, the Laikipia Plateau is a mosaic of private conservancies and community lands, where conservation and culture meet. Here, you’ll find rhinos protected in some of the most successful sanctuaries in Africa, alongside elephants, wild dogs, and lions. Activities range from classic game drives to walking safaris, camel treks, and horseback rides, offering a fresh perspective on the wilderness.

Lake Nakuru National Park

Once famous for its flamingo-filled shores, Lake Nakuru National Park still dazzles with birdlife, rhinos, and sweeping Rift Valley views. The alkaline waters draw pelicans, storks, and other waterbirds, while the surrounding forests shelter leopards and colobus monkeys.

Tsavo National Parks (East & West)

Together, Tsavo East and West National Parks form one of Africa’s largest protected areas — vast, wild, and less visited than other parks. Tsavo is famed for its red-dust elephants, dramatic lava flows, and rugged hills. It’s a place of scale and solitude, where safari feels truly untamed.

Nairobi National Park

Just outside the capital, Nairobi National Park is a unique introduction to Kenya: lions, rhinos, and giraffes roam with the city skyline in the distance. It’s proof of Kenya’s wild spirit—nature thriving alongside modern life.