Safari holidays at Moon’s Camp and Chuchungi House: a journey from the UK into the wilderness of Kenya

For many of our guests reading this from the United Kingdom, a safari in Kenya is not simply another holiday. It is a journey to vast open landscapes, wildlife encounters and warm, owner-hosted hospitality come together in a way that feels both grounding and unforgettable. At Moon’s Camp and Chuchungi House, we see this connection every season: travellers arriving from the UK seeking space, simplicity and a deeper connection to the landscape.

Kenya continues to be one of the most accessible safari destinations for British travellers. Flights from London to Nairobi are frequent and direct, with smooth onward connections into the safari regions of the Laikipia (where Moon’s Camp is) and Lamu (where Chuchungi House is). The journey is straightforward, typically an overnight flight, allowing guests to arrive in the morning and begin their safari experience almost immediately.

One of the most understated advantages for UK visitors is that Kenya sits in a time zone that requires no meaningful adjustment. There is no significant time difference to recover from, which means guests can step off the plane and begin their safari without losing precious days to jet lag.

At Moon’s Camp, in the wilderness of the Lolldaiga Hills eco-system, and at Chuchungi House on the Lamu coastline, we often see how naturally British guests adapt to Kenya. There is a familiarity that helps ease the transition: English is widely spoken (we all know that Brits aren’t the best at second languages!).

This balance is part of what draws so many British travellers back to Kenya. The safari experience here is not limited to game drives alone. It is the stillness of early mornings in the bush, the sound of wildlife moving through the grass and the long evenings under open skies. At Moon’s Camp, guests are close to some of the richest wildlife areas in the north of the country. At Chuchungi House, the experience shifts to the Indian Ocean, where Swahili culture, heritage architecture and coastal living define a very different but equally memorable pace.

Increasingly, we are seeing strong demand from UK travellers who want both experiences combined: safari in Laikipia followed by time on the coast. This combination of wilderness and beach is one of Kenya’s greatest strengths and something few destinations in the world can offer in a single journey.

With this growing demand, availability is becoming more limited, particularly during peak travel months such as July to October and Christmas/New Year. At the same time, airlines, including British Airways, are increasing capacity on routes between the UK and Nairobi from next month, improving access but also encouraging more early bookings for the best periods (the unfortunate situation in the Middle East pushing more holiday-goers towards African travel and safaris).

For this reason, we strongly recommend guests get in touch soon to book in their stay with us - click on the button below to speak to our reservations team and, as they say over here in Kenya, karibu sana!