🇦🇺 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 to 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 to 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 to 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 to 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 to 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.