Scumbag

Myself and Mrs SB have both got 'significant' birthdays this year (they've got a zero in them, anyway!). we're trying to work out a good 2 or 3 week holiday to go on, and one of the options was on a luxury-style safari (not for the full time but at least a week which we could then combine with something else). Probably looking at spending 3(ish) grand each (but not worrying too much about cost).

So have any of you guys/gals been on something similar to Kenya/Tanzania?
When is the best time of year to go?
Any recommendations for specific companies/locations?

TIA
SB

Flatcapdriver

I've been to Kenya and went on a couple of safaris but whilst I would class myself as an animal lover, there are only so many elephants/lions/giraffes etc you can see before you get bored. My recommendation would be to go for a three to four day Safari somewhere like Tsavo East, we stayed at an old sisal plantation hotel built on stilts...

http://www.africantravel.com/kenya/hiltonsaltlick.html

Stay by Mombassa on the beach for the rest of the time and get some diving or sailing in.

Deep Singh

Went to Kenya. 4 days is enough for Safari, unless you are into animals in a big way! I stayed at the Mpata lodge and it was fantastic! Outside jacuzzi with our 'huts'. French chef made luverly food. This was 10 years ago though...

Maybe you should think about a Tanzania combo with Zanzibar?