Kenia is a travel country that Once in a Lifetime plans for travellers with a lifelong wish, with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Once in a Lifetime takes time for trips that happen only once. With the planner, you record the wish, and the joint preparation follows in the video call.
Updated: 26 July 2026.
Overview
In August the wildebeest move across the plains, and that is the moment many save for all their lives. Kenya links this migration with a travel season from July to October, in which dryness makes the animals visible at the waterholes. The Masai Mara is the place for this wish, and anyone who has seen it once does not forget the expanse. Amboseli gives the occasion a second backdrop: elephants in front of Kilimanjaro are a picture that is hard to plan and easy to miss if the days are too few.
Lake Nakuru, Samburu and Tsavo complement the route if time remains. A safari cannot bear speed. Plan three camps with several nights each rather than six stops in a few days, because the best moments happen in the morning and evening, not on the road in between. Cash is useful for tips and small shops, and water is drunk from sealed bottles.
The choice of camps and the period are discussed early in the video call, because sought-after weeks in high summer are quickly taken.
Regions
Places in the catalogue: Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Samburu, Tsavo.
Top destinations
Explore these destinations in Kenia from our selection.
Places and experiences
These places in Kenia turn the wish into a memory.
Amboseli National Park, Experience
Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Experience
Governors' Balloon Safaris, Experience
Kilimanjaro Balloon Safaris, Experience
Lumo Community Wildlife Conservancy, Experience
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Experience
Mara Triangle, Experience
Naboisho Conservancy, Experience
| Place |
|---|
| Amboseli National Park |
| Buffalo Springs National Reserve |
| Governors' Balloon Safaris |
| Kilimanjaro Balloon Safaris |
| Lumo Community Wildlife Conservancy |
| Maasai Mara National Reserve |
| Mara Triangle |
| Naboisho Conservancy |
Accommodation in the catalogue
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Accommodation
Elephant Bedroom Camp, Accommodation
Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli, Accommodation
Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Accommodation
Finch Hattons Luxury Camp, Accommodation
Flamingo Hill Tented Camp- Booking Office, Accommodation
| Accommodation | Rating |
|---|---|
| Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge | 4.6 |
| Elephant Bedroom Camp | 4.7 |
| Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli | 4.8 |
| Fairmont Mara Safari Club | 4.7 |
| Finch Hattons Luxury Camp | 4.8 |
| Flamingo Hill Tented Camp- Booking Office | 4.5 |
| Kibo Safari Camp, Amboseli, Kenya | 4.6 |
| Lake Nakuru Lodge | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
What sets Once in a Lifetime apart?
Once in a Lifetime plans trips for lifelong wishes with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. We plan Kenia by video call with plenty of lead time according to your occasion.
Which places are part of the programme in Kenia?
For Kenia, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli National Park - Kimana Gate and Buffalo Springs National Reserve are on file, and Once in a Lifetime asks what is indispensable for you.
Who is a dream trip to Kenia suitable for?
For travellers with a lifelong wish or a special occasion who want to prepare a trip well in advance and with care.
Which accommodations are listed for Kenia in the catalogue?
Accommodation on file in Kenia includes Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Elephant Bedroom Camp and Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli, for example, and Once in a Lifetime checks it with you with care.
Which destinations in Kenia work well together?
Besides Kenia, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara come into question if time and occasion allow.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor occasion, duration, stops and pace to your wish. In a video call we discuss what the trip means to you and how that should show in the schedule.
How much does a trip to Kenia cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
Describe in the planner which wish you would like to fulfil.
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Gallery
Lake Nakuru, Destination
Masai Mara, Destination
Samburu, Destination
Tsavo, Destination- Amboseli National Park, Experience
Amboseli National Park - Kimana Gate, Experience- Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Experience
- Governors' Balloon Safaris, Experience
Updated: 26 July 2026.