Thoughtful, independent advice to help shape a Kenya trip that truly suits you.
If you’re considering travelling to Kenya and want calm, honest advice from someone who has lived there — not just visited — you’re in the right place. I help travellers plan meaningful, well-matched trips to Kenya through independent, lived-experience advice.
I don’t sell holidays, I don’t book travel, and I’m not tied to any one operator. My role is to help you make good decisions before you commit time and money.
Why work with me?
I lived and worked in Kenya for over 30 years. I know the country beyond the headlines and beyond the brochure descriptions.
People come to me because they want:
Clear guidance on where to go — and where not to
Help matching interests, pace and budget to the right regions
Reassurance around safety, logistics and expectations
An experienced, independent sounding board before booking
Kenya offers extraordinary experiences — but only when it’s planned with care.
I work best with travellers who:
Are planning a first or second trip to Kenya
Want quality, not rushed itineraries
Prefer advice from a real person, rather than online noise
Value judgement, realism and context
Many of my clients are couples or families looking for a once-in-a-lifetime trip and want to feel confident they are doing it well.
Who I help
How I work
My service is simple and transparent
1. Paid Consultation
A 60–90 minute phone or Zoom conversation focused entirely on your trip.
We’ll discuss:
What kind of experience will genuinely suit you
Which regions of Kenya fit your interests and timing
Budget realities and trade-offs
Practical considerations and common pitfalls
Consultation fee: £75
2. Optional Written Itinerary
If helpful, I can prepare a clear, written outline of a suitable itinerary, including:
Suggested route and pacing
Regional recommendations
Accommodation styles and ranges
Practical planning notes
Additional fee: from £150
3. Introductions
If appropriate, I can introduce you to a small number of carefully chosen safari specialists whose style and values align with your preferences.
I remain independent and selective.
Any referral is based on fit, not sales pressure.
A short intake questionnaire helps ensure our conversation is focussed and genuinely useful.
What I don’t do:
* Sell or package holidays
* Take payment for travel
* Promote mass-market trips
This allows me to remain impartial and focused entirely on what is right for your trip.
Transparency
If you choose to book with a specialist I introduce, I may receive a referral fee. This does not affect the price you pay and does not influence my advice. I will always be open about how I work.
Advisory service notice
'Considering Kenya’ provides independent travel advice and planning support only. I do not sell, package, or book travel, and I do not take payment for travel services. Any bookings are made directly between you and your chosen travel provider.
What clients say
“Excellent advice across different holiday budgets, and thoughtful introductions to smaller, more personalised safari experiences.”
-UK travellers
“Lucy’s suggestion to include an extra four-day stay in our itinerary turned out to be an incredible experience and a real treat for our family.”
- UK-based family travelling to Kenya
“We followed the advice to use an independent local Mount Kenya guide, which made the experience both special and well tailored to our needs. The recommendation to bring our fly-fishing gear was spot on.”
-Family group travelling from the UK and USA
References available on request
Let’s Talk
If you’d like to discuss whether my advice would be helpful for your plans, you’re welcome to get in touch.
Email: consideringkenya@gmail.com