September 11, 2026
Canadian travellers are rewriting their 2026 itineraries. A new Flight Centre report on Canada’s travel mindset found outbound trips to the United States have declined for twelve straight months, while Canadians have redirected billions in travel spending toward overseas destinations instead. Kenya, with its wide-open savannahs and small-group safari culture, is one of the beneficiaries of that shift.
Cross-border trips to the US have dropped sharply this year, and Canadians are instead booking flights to Europe, Asia, and Africa in record numbers. For travellers who want something further from the ordinary road trip south, East Africa offers a complete change of scenery: red dirt tracks, acacia-dotted plains, and wildlife encounters that do not exist anywhere closer to home.
September marks the tail end of the Mara’s dry season, when resident wildlife stays concentrated around rivers and waterholes even as the great migration herds begin drifting south. It is a quieter window than peak August crossings, with better availability at camps and lodges, and it still delivers the classic Big Five game drives that make a first African safari unforgettable.
Van Sun Travel is a Canada-based travel company licensed by Consumer Protection BC. Every trip is planned as a private or small-group experience, built with carefully vetted local guides and partners, transparent pricing from the start, and personal support before and during your trip.
Our Kenya Wildlife & Culture Safari is a 7-day private itinerary through Nairobi, the Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Hell’s Gate, with 4-star stays and a dedicated driver-guide throughout. Contact us to start planning your trip.
