About KETIBA 2026
The Kenya Travel Industry Business Awards (KETIBA) take place December 4, 2026, organized by the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA). This prestigious event recognizes:
- Best Tour Operator of the Year
- Best Safari Camp/Lodge
- Best Airline Serving Kenya
- Best Travel Technology Platform
- Best Sustainable Tourism Initiative
- Best New Tourism Product
- Lifetime Achievement Award
KETIBA is the Oscars of Kenyan travel — attended by industry leaders, government officials, international media, and tourism investors. For travelers, the awards list reads like a who's-who of where to book your next safari.
Why December is Magical for Safari
December in Kenya offers a unique safari experience:
- Green season beauty: Short rains transform the landscape into an emerald paradise
- Festive atmosphere: Camps decorate for Christmas with bush trees and candlelit dinners
- Baby animals: Many species give birth during the green season
- Birding bonanza: Migratory birds from Europe and Asia fill the skies
- Lower rates: Pre-Christmas pricing before holiday premiums kick in
- Perfect weather: Warm days, occasional afternoon showers, cool evenings
AfriBay Adventures KETIBA + Year-End Safari Packages
Package 1: The Awards Ceremony + Celebration Safari (4 nights)
December 3: Arrive Nairobi, overnight at Villa Rosa Kempinski
December 4: Attend KETIBA Awards Ceremony (gala dinner and entertainment)
December 5-7: Maasai Mara (3 nights at award-winning Saruni Mara or Angama Mara)
December 8: Return to Nairobi
From $2,600 per person.
Package 2: The Festive Family Safari (7 nights)
December 3-4: Nairobi (KETIBA attendance optional)
December 5-7: Amboseli (3 nights — Christmas-decorated camp with Kilimanjaro views)
December 8-10: Maasai Mara (3 nights — festive bush dinners and gift exchanges)
December 11: Return to Nairobi
From $3,800 per person.
Package 3: The Award-Winners Circuit (10 nights)
Stay exclusively at KETIBA-nominated and winning properties:
- December 3-4: Giraffe Manor (often nominated for unique experience)
- December 5-6: Ol Pejeta Bush Camp (conservation award contender)
- December 7-8: Loisaba Tented Camp (sustainable tourism nominee)
- December 9-11: Angama Mara (consistently voted best safari camp)
- December 12: Return to Nairobi
From $5,200 per person.
AfriBay Adventures: Proud KETIBA Nominee
AfriBay Adventures is honored to be nominated for Best Safari Tour Operator 2026 at KETIBA. Our nomination recognizes:
- Exceptional guest satisfaction scores (4.9/5 average)
- Innovative business + safari combo packages
- Community conservation contributions
- Investment in guide training and development
- Technology integration for seamless bookings
Whether we win or not, our commitment to extraordinary safari experiences remains unchanged. Every guest receives award-winning service, regardless of the season.
December Accommodation Highlights
AfriBay's festive season recommendations:
- Saruni Mara: Italian-Kenyan Christmas feast, midnight Mass under the stars
- Angama Mara: Private Christmas Day picnic on Out of Africa viewpoint
- ol Donyo Lodge: Sleep-out star beds on Christmas Eve
- Tortilis Camp Amboseli: Carols by the waterhole with elephant audience
Year-End Transfers & Logistics
December travel requires advance planning. AfriBay ensures:
- Priority bookings at award-winning camps (limited December availability)
- Airport fast-track during holiday rush
- Christmas and New Year's Eve dinner reservations
- Special dietary requirements for festive meals
- Gift and decoration delivery to remote camps
- Flexible cancellation policies for unpredictable holiday schedules
Celebrate Kenya's travel excellence at KETIBA 2026. Contact AfriBay Adventures to end your year with an award-winning safari. Whether you're attending the awards ceremony or simply want to experience Kenya's best during the most magical season, we'll create a December to remember.