🇦🇺 Kenya safaris from Australia
Kenya Safaris from Australia
It's a long flight, so we build trips that earn it — proper safari, proper beach, and itineraries that fit how Aussies actually travel.
Flight time
~20–24h with one or two stops
Best season
June–October (Australian winter, Great Migration), December–February
Visa
Australian citizens need an eTA — online, $30, 2–3 days.
Airlines
Qatar via Doha, Emirates via Dubai, Etihad via Abu Dhabi, Singapore Airlines + Kenya Airways
Why travellers from Australia choose us
Built for the way you travel
Aussies tend to want a trip that justifies the flight time — so we build for it. Multi-park safaris, a proper beach week, photography, walking, the lot. Two-week minimum, ideally three.
Most Australian guests take 18–24 days, often combining Kenya with Tanzania or Zanzibar. Long-haul deserves a longer trip.
Suggested itineraries
Trips designed from Australia
14 days
Mara, Amboseli & Diani
Three parks plus a coastal week — the classic Kenya circuit that pays back the long flight.
Customise this trip →18 days
Kenya + Zanzibar
Twelve days through Kenya's main parks and conservancies, then six nights on Zanzibar's beaches.
Customise this trip →21 days
Honeymoon: Mara, Lamu & beyond
Private conservancies, walking safaris in Laikipia, dhow sailing on Lamu, beach decompression on Diani.
Customise this trip →FAQ
Questions from travellers in Australia
- How long is the flight from Australia to Kenya?
- Total 20–24 hours via Doha (Qatar), Dubai (Emirates), Abu Dhabi (Etihad) or Singapore. There's no direct route, but one-stop is standard.
- Do Australians need a visa for Kenya?
- Yes — apply for an eTA at etakenya.go.ke, $30, approved in 2–3 days. Print a copy.
- When should I travel?
- June–October (Aussie winter, Great Migration) is gold. December–February is also dry and superb. Avoid April–May (long rains).
- Can we combine Kenya with Tanzania?
- Absolutely — many Aussie clients do Mara plus the Serengeti and Zanzibar in one trip. We handle cross-border logistics.
- What about the time difference?
- Kenya is GMT+3, so 7 hours behind AEST (8 hours during AEDT). Heading west — adjust easily.
Ready when you are
Let's plan your safari from Australia.
Tell us your dates and what you'd love to see — we'll send back a tailor-made itinerary, usually within 24 hours.