Kenya Winter Sun Holidays

Transport yourself to a completely different kind of winter, one without shivers, sleet and snow, but instead golden sands, warm azure waters and guaranteed sunshine in Kenya. Be it a relaxing getaway to Kenya’s coral reef-fringed coastline or an adrenaline-fueled expedition into the Masai wilderness, there is a way for every traveller to blow away the cobwebs on a Kenya winter sun adventure. In the Mara, December to March sees the arrival of the birthing season, also known as ‘Toto Time’ in Swahili, when the great grassy plains welcome fresh new paws and tiny bumbling bodies into the world. Although Mara safaris at this time of year may be a tad soggy in the afternoon (thanks to the second rainy season) you can have your Toto moment and ‘bless the rains down in Africa’, before the showers stop in time for your evening game drive. For a bit of R&R, make a beeline for the beachside luxury that can be found in Lamu, Diani and Watamu (to name just a few of Kenya’s coastal gems). The coastline is dotted with snug sun loungers in private villas, and hotels that radiate rustic luxury, all shaded by the endless emerald-green of waving palm trees. Don your snorkel and explore the myriad rainbow fish that float just below the surface, or even try your hand at windsurfing or diving. Relax with a cocktail in hand while the warm Indian Ocean breeze mills around you and the blood orange sun turns the white sand a soft shade of purple as it dips below the horizon. Read more