Leisure Travel in Kenya, Your Dream Holiday, Expertly Crafted
Whether it is a family safari in the Masai Mara, a romantic escape to Diani Beach, a honeymoon in the Seychelles, or an adventure across Europe, Travelshoppe designs leisure travel in Kenya and beyond that turns your dream trip into a flawless reality. Personal consultants and 30+ years of getting every detail right.
You work hard. You have earned this. And the difference between a good holiday and an extraordinary one is having someone who truly knows the destinations, the properties, the timing, and the little details that elevate a trip from pleasant to unforgettable. That someone is Travelshoppe, and we have been crafting holidays for Kenyan travellers since 1994.
Why Book Your Holiday With a Travel Agency?
It is a fair question. With flight comparison websites and hotel booking platforms at your fingertips, why would you use a travel agency for your holiday? The honest answer is that online tools are excellent for simple, single-destination trips where you know exactly what you want. But for anything more complex, multi-destination itineraries, family travel with specific needs, honeymoons where every detail matters, international trips involving visas and unfamiliar destinations, or holidays where you simply want someone else to handle the logistics, a knowledgeable travel agency saves you time, money, and stress.
Here is what Travelshoppe specifically brings to your leisure travel in Kenya and internationally: planning support across flights, accommodation and ground arrangements. Supplier availability, fares, property terms and inclusions change, so every proposal should state its current terms in writing.
We coordinate every moving part, flights, hotels, domestic transfers, airport pickups, activities, travel insurance, visa applications, and car hire, into a single, seamless package. One point of contact, one invoice, one team responsible for making sure everything connects. And if anything goes wrong during your trip, a cancelled flight, a hotel overbooking, a medical emergency, our 24/7 emergency line and your personal consultant are there to fix it in real time. No online booking platform offers that.
You can pay the way that suits you best: M-Pesa, Visa, Mastercard, bank transfer (KCB, Equity, Co-op Bank), PayPal for international payments, or PesaPal. And you can reach us on WhatsApp at +254 757 188 757, because that is how Kenya communicates, and we are a Kenyan company through and through.
Types of Holidays We Create
Every traveller is different. A couple celebrating an anniversary wants something completely different from a family with three children under twelve, a group of friends reuniting for a milestone birthday, or a solo adventurer tackling Mount Kenya. Travelshoppe designs holidays around who you are, not around a fixed catalogue.
Family Holidays
A great family holiday keeps every generation happy, and that requires thoughtful planning. Our family safari specialists select lodges with dedicated children's programmes, junior ranger activities, and guides experienced at engaging young minds. We design itineraries with shorter driving distances, age-appropriate activities, and enough downtime between adventures to keep energy levels manageable. Popular family destinations include Amboseli (gentle terrain, close elephant encounters that captivate children), the Masai Mara conservancies (private vehicles, flexible schedules), and Diani Beach (safe swimming, water sports, marine parks). For multi-generational travel, grandparents, parents, and children together, we build itineraries with flexible pacing and accommodation that gives everyone space.
Honeymoon and Romantic Getaways
Your honeymoon should be as extraordinary as the journey that brought you here. Travelshoppe's honeymoon specialists design romantic itineraries that combine Kenya's most intimate experiences, a private bush dinner under the stars in the Mara, a sunrise balloon safari for two, a secluded beach villa in Lamu, or an overwater bungalow in the Seychelles. We handle the surprise upgrades, the rose petals, the champagne on arrival, and the seamless transfers between bush and beach so that the only thing you need to think about is each other. Our most popular honeymoon format is the bush-and-beach combination: three or four nights on safari followed by four or five nights on the coast or an Indian Ocean island.
Solo Travel
Kenya is a rewarding destination for solo travellers, and Travelshoppe makes it easy. We curate solo itineraries with reliable transfers, vetted accommodation, and optional group-departure safaris where solo travellers can join a shared vehicle at a lower cost. Our consultants provide honest, practical safety guidance for solo travel across Kenya and internationally, not to discourage you, but to ensure you travel confidently and well-prepared.
Group Holidays
Friends reuniting for a milestone trip. An extended family gathering across continents. A church group pilgrimage. A sports club touring overseas. Group travel brings its own logistical challenges, coordinating flights for twenty people, securing group rates at hotels, managing diverse preferences and budgets. Our team handles the coordination so the group organiser does not have to. We negotiate group fares, block-book accommodation, arrange shared ground transport, and manage payments from multiple travellers.
Luxury Holidays
For travellers who want world-class comfort and exclusive access, our luxury travel division delivers at the highest level. Private conservancy safaris with personal guides, five-star beach resorts with butler service, helicopter transfers between parks, Michelin-level dining in unexpected bush settings, and curated experiences that money alone cannot buy, they require the relationships that Travelshoppe has built over three decades. Luxury is not just about the price tag; it is about the absence of friction and the presence of magic.
Adventure and Active Holidays
Kenya is an adventure playground for travellers who want to move. Trek to the summit of Mount Kenya (Africa's second-highest peak, 5,199 metres), go white-water rafting on the Tana River, kite surf in the consistent winds at Diani, dive the coral reefs of Watamu and the Kisite Marine Park, mountain bike through Hell's Gate National Park, or rock climb at Fischer's Tower. Our adventure itineraries combine physical challenge with Kenya's extraordinary landscapes, and we match the difficulty level to your fitness and experience.
Cultural and Heritage Holidays
Kenya's cultural richness runs as deep as its wildlife heritage. Explore the UNESCO-listed Swahili architecture and dhow-building traditions of Lamu Old Town. Walk through the Maasai Mara's neighbouring communities and learn about a pastoral way of life that has endured for centuries. Visit Fort Jesus in Mombasa, a 16th-century Portuguese fortification and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience Nairobi's vibrant art scene, craft markets, and culinary explosion on a Nairobi city tour. Cultural holidays can be standalone itineraries or woven into a broader safari-and-beach trip.
Bleisure, Extend Your Business Trip Into a Holiday
The line between business and leisure travel is increasingly flexible. If work brings you to Nairobi, you may be able to add a weekend safari; a Mombasa conference can be paired with a Diani break, subject to the itinerary and current transport availability. Travelshoppe's bleisure travel specialists make the transition from work to play seamless, handling the personal travel component alongside your corporate booking so that flights, hotels, and transfers connect without gaps. This is one of the unique advantages of working with a travel agency that bridges corporate and leisure: your company's TMC and your holiday planner are the same team.
Domestic Kenya Holidays, Explore Your Own Backyard
Kenya is not just a destination for international visitors. It is a spectacular holiday destination for Kenyans, and the "Tembea Kenya" spirit of exploring your own country has never been more relevant. From weekend getaways within driving distance of Nairobi to week-long coastal escapes and off-the-beaten-path adventures, Travelshoppe designs domestic holidays that help you see Kenya with fresh eyes.
Safari Destinations
The world comes to Kenya for safari, and it is right on your doorstep. The Masai Mara for the Great Migration and unparalleled predator action. Amboseli for elephants and Kilimanjaro. Tsavo for vast, uncrowded wilderness. Samburu for dramatic desert landscapes and the Special Five. Lake Nakuru for rhino and flamingos. Our Kenya safari tours hub covers every park, every season, and every budget, from a three-day Mara escape to a ten-day grand circuit.
Beach Holidays
Kenya's Indian Ocean coastline delivers beach holidays that rival anywhere in the world. Diani Beach, consistently ranked among Africa's best beaches, offers powdery white sand, warm turquoise waters, world-class resorts, and activities from snorkelling to kite surfing. Mombasa blends beach relaxation with historical exploration at Fort Jesus and the Old Town. Lamu Island is a car-free UNESCO World Heritage Site where Swahili culture meets secluded beaches and boutique hotels. Watamu's marine national park is a haven for snorkellers, divers, and turtle enthusiasts.
Mountain and Adventure
Beyond the savannah and the coast, Kenya's highlands offer a completely different experience. Mount Kenya is a world-class trekking destination with routes through bamboo forest, moorland, and alpine zones. The Laikipia Plateau combines wildlife conservancies with horseback riding, camel safaris, and community-led tourism. The Aberdares offer misty mountain forests, waterfalls, and tree-lodge accommodation where wildlife comes to you. Nanyuki, where our branch office is located, serves as the gateway to all of it.
City Experiences
Nairobi is a destination in its own right. The David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre, Nairobi National Park (the only national park within a capital city), Karen Blixen Museum, Bomas of Kenya, and the vibrant Maasai Market are all achievable in a day. Add in Nairobi's rapidly evolving restaurant scene, craft breweries, and art galleries, and you have a city that rewards exploration. We design Nairobi day trips for visitors with limited time and city-and-surrounds packages for those who want to go deeper.
Ready to start planning? Tell us your dream, we will make it happen.
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International Holidays From Kenya, The World Is Closer Than You Think
Nairobi is one of Africa's best-connected cities, with direct flights to Dubai, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Mumbai, Bangkok, Guangzhou, and dozens of African capitals. Travelshoppe designs international holiday packages that combine our IATA-accredited flight booking, visa application assistance, hotel reservations, and destination planning into seamless itineraries.
Zanzibar
Just a short flight from Nairobi, Zanzibar is the quintessential beach extension to a Kenya safari, or a standalone island escape. Stone Town's spice markets and winding alleys, pristine beaches on the north and east coasts, boutique beach hotels, and snorkelling in crystal-clear waters. Our Zanzibar packages include flights, transfers, accommodation, and curated experiences from spice tours to dhow sunset cruises.
Dubai
Shopping festivals, desert adventures, world-class dining, luxury hotels, theme parks, and architectural marvels, Dubai packs an extraordinary range of experiences into a compact, easy-to-navigate city. It is one of the most popular international destinations for Kenyan travellers, and our Dubai packages from Kenya include flights, accommodation, transfers, desert safaris, city tours, and visa processing. Direct flights from Nairobi take approximately five hours.
Seychelles and Mauritius
The Indian Ocean's most exclusive island destinations. The Seychelles offers dramatic granite boulder beaches, pristine marine reserves, and luxury resorts surrounded by nature. Mauritius combines stunning beaches with colonial heritage, botanical gardens, and vibrant local culture. Both are popular for honeymoons, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations. Our Indian Ocean island packages include flights, premium accommodation, and curated island experiences.
Europe
London's museums and theatres, Paris's boulevards and bistros, Rome's ancient ruins and trattorias, Barcelona's Gaudí and beaches, the Swiss Alps, the Greek Islands, Europe's diversity is endless. Travelshoppe designs European holidays from Kenya covering flights, Schengen visa assistance, hotel bookings, rail passes, guided tours, and multi-city itineraries. Whether it is a romantic Paris weekend, a family summer in Spain, or a Christmas market tour through Germany and Austria, we handle the complexity of European travel so you can simply enjoy it.
Asia, Americas, and Beyond
From the temples of Thailand and beaches of Bali to the skyscrapers of New York and wildlife of the Galápagos, Travelshoppe plans holidays to destinations across the globe. Our IATA accreditation and GlobalStar network give us booking capability and partner support worldwide. If you can dream it, we can plan it, and our visa team handles the documentation for wherever your journey takes you.
The Travelshoppe Holiday Planning Process
We have refined this process over 30 years and 10,000+ trips. It is designed to be simple for you and thorough behind the scenes.
- Step 1
Tell Us Your Dream
Every holiday begins with a conversation. Call us, WhatsApp us at +254 757 188 757, email info@travelshoppe.co.ke, visit our Westlands office, or fill out our online quote form. Tell us where you want to go, when you are thinking of travelling, who is coming along, and what kind of experience you are looking for. Share your budget range if you have one, we work across every price point and our recommendations will match your parameters honestly.
- Step 2
We Design Your Perfect Itinerary
Your dedicated consultant, a real person who stays with you from first conversation to welcome-home, designs a bespoke itinerary tailored to your brief. The proposal includes day-by-day plans, accommodation options with photographs and descriptions, flight recommendations, activity suggestions, transfer logistics, and a transparent cost breakdown. For most holidays, we present two or three options at different price points so you can see what each budget level delivers.
- Step 3
Refine and Confirm
You review the proposal, ask questions, swap a hotel, add a day, adjust the activities. We revise until the itinerary is exactly right. There is no pressure and no rush, this is your holiday, and it should feel perfect before you commit.
- Step 4
We Handle Every Detail
Once confirmed, our team books flights through our IATA-accredited systems, confirms hotels and activities, arranges transfers, secures travel insurance, initiates visa applications where needed, and coordinates any special requests (birthday cake at the lodge, wheelchair accessibility, dietary requirements, early check-in). You receive full confirmation documents, e-tickets, and a detailed itinerary pack.
Payment is flexible: M-Pesa, Visa, Mastercard, bank transfer (KCB, Equity, Co-op Bank), PayPal for international payments, or PesaPal. We offer instalment payment plans for advance bookings, ask your consultant for details.
Seasonal Travel Guide, When to Go Where
Timing your holiday to the right season can mean the difference between good and spectacular, and between peak-season prices and genuine value. Here is a quick guide to optimal timing for the most popular destinations from Kenya.
Peak wildlife viewing from June to October (Great Migration in the Mara from July) and January to February. Green season value from March to May, lush landscapes, lower prices, fewer crowds. Read our complete month-by-month Kenya guide.
Best beach weather from December to March (hot, dry, calm seas) and July to October (warm, dry). April to May brings long rains. Lamu Cultural Festival typically falls in November.
Dry seasons from June to October and December to February are ideal. March to May is rainy but offers the lowest prices and empty beaches.
November to March offers the most comfortable temperatures (20–30°C). Summer months (June–August) are extremely hot but offer heavy discounts. Be aware of Ramadan timing, which shifts annually, some restaurants and attractions have adjusted hours.
Summer (June–September) for Mediterranean beaches, Alpine hiking, and Scandinavian daylight. December for Christmas markets in Germany, Austria, and Czech Republic. Shoulder seasons (April–May and September–October) offer lower prices and thinner crowds.
Best weather from April to May and October to November (warm, calm seas, transitional periods between trade winds). December to March is hotter and wetter. Peak demand and prices around Christmas and New Year.
Key Kenyan holiday periods to plan around: Easter school holidays (early April), August school holidays, November mid-term, and Christmas/New Year (mid-December through early January). Domestic destinations fill up fast during these windows, book early.
Holiday Planning for Every Travel Style
Whether you are planning a domestic getaway or an international escape, your consultant provides the same personal attention, expertise, and commitment to getting every detail right. Travel plans vary by destination, season, group size, and specific inclusions.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leisure Travel With Travelshoppe
How far in advance should I book my holiday?
For domestic Kenya holidays during peak periods (Christmas, Easter, August school holidays, and July–October safari season), we recommend booking three to six months ahead to secure the best lodges and rates. International holidays involving visa applications should be planned at least eight to twelve weeks in advance. Off-peak domestic travel can be arranged with as little as two weeks' notice, depending on availability. The earlier you start, the more options and better rates we can access.
Can you create a completely customised itinerary?
Absolutely, this is what we do best. Every Travelshoppe holiday is designed from scratch based on your interests, budget, travel style, group composition, and dates. We do not sell fixed packages off a shelf. Your consultant builds a bespoke proposal with options at different price points, and you refine it until it is exactly right. Whether you want a two-day Nairobi city break or a three-week multi-country adventure, every itinerary is uniquely yours.
Do you offer all-inclusive holiday packages?
Yes. We can build all-inclusive packages that cover flights, accommodation, all meals and drinks, transfers, activities, travel insurance, and visa processing, everything bundled into a single price. This is popular for beach holidays (Diani, Zanzibar, Seychelles) and luxury safari bookings where conservancy camps include all meals, drinks, and game drives. Your consultant will clearly outline what is and is not included in any proposal.
What is included in a typical Travelshoppe holiday package?
A standard package typically includes accommodation, return flights (domestic or international), airport transfers, daily breakfast (full board for safaris), and the services of a personal consultant throughout. Depending on the holiday type, packages may also include game drives, activities, all meals, travel insurance, and visa assistance. Every proposal includes a detailed breakdown so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Can I pay for my holiday with M-Pesa?
Yes. We accept M-Pesa for all bookings, from domestic weekend getaways to international holiday packages. We also accept Visa, Mastercard, bank transfers (KCB, Equity, Co-op Bank), PayPal for international payments, and PesaPal. For larger bookings, we offer instalment payment plans that allow you to secure your holiday with a deposit and pay the balance in stages before departure.
Do you help with visa applications for international holidays?
Yes. Our visa assistance team can provide destination-specific application support. Requirements and decisions remain with the relevant authority; check official guidance before making non-refundable arrangements.
What happens if I need to cancel or change my trip?
We understand that plans change. Each booking is subject to the cancellation and amendment policies of the specific airlines, hotels, and suppliers involved, and your consultant will explain these clearly before you confirm. We always recommend booking travel insurance that includes trip cancellation coverage for maximum protection. If changes are needed, your consultant handles the rebooking, amendment fees, and coordination so you do not have to deal with multiple suppliers individually.
Do you offer travel insurance?
Travel insurance options and their cover depend on the policy and traveller. We recommend checking appropriate cover for every trip, particularly medical care, cancellation and evacuation where relevant. For visa travel, check the destination authority’s current insurance requirement before applying.
Can you plan holidays for large groups?
Yes, group travel is one of our specialities. We handle group bookings for friends, families, clubs, church groups, school trips, and corporate reward programmes. Our team negotiates group rates on flights and accommodation, coordinates logistics across multiple travellers, manages individual payment collection, and ensures the itinerary works for diverse preferences. Group holidays benefit from our ability to handle complexity that would overwhelm an individual organiser.
How do I get started?
Contact us through any channel that suits you: fill out our online quote form, WhatsApp us at +254 757 188 757, call +254 20 5148700, or email info@travelshoppe.co.ke. Tell us where you are dreaming of going, when, with whom, and your approximate budget, and a consultant will respond within 24 hours with initial ideas and a plan. The consultation is free, and there is no obligation until you are ready to book.
Your Perfect Holiday Is One Conversation Away
For 30+ years, Travelshoppe has helped thousands of travellers across Kenya turn holiday dreams into reality, from quick weekend escapes to once-in-a-lifetime international adventures. We listen, we design, we handle every detail, and we are there for you every step of the way. That is what leisure travel in Kenya should feel like: effortless, personal, and extraordinary.
Karibu. Tell us where you want to go.