Can't decide between the coast and the savanna? Our planners break down cost, seasons and travel time for both.
It's the question our planners hear most: with one week and one budget, do you head for the bush or the beach? Here's the honest comparison — and the case for refusing to choose.
The case for the bush
A safari is an event. Days are structured around game drives, every sighting is a story, and evenings end around a fire. It's the stronger pick for first-time visitors and anyone who measures a holiday in memories rather than rest.
The case for the beach
The coast is where you actually unwind. Warm water, long lunches, dhow sunsets and nowhere to be at 6 a.m. If the past year has been heavy, the beach will do more for you than any leopard sighting.
The honest answer: both
Kenya's geography is generous — you can be watching elephants at dawn and swimming in the Indian Ocean by mid-afternoon. A 4-night bush + 3-night beach combination is our most-booked itinerary for a reason.