In this tour we will cover the most popular destination in Kenya - Masai Mara National Reserve (3 nights). Tour starts in Nairobi and ends at Isebania. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!
Short Itinerary
Day 1 (Sep 09, 2024) - Nairobi to Masai Mara. Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara
Day 2 (Sep 10, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 3 (Sep 11, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 4 (Sep 12, 2024) - Transfer to Isebania Border to start Tanzania leg of the tour
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Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your tour,
starting on Sep 09, 2024, in a group of two adults
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Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks.
You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.
Click to know more about safari accommodations (ensuite camps/lodges).
Option E1: $1,424 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $1,538 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Oldarpoi Main Camp, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E2: $1,565 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $1,679 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Osero Enarau Camp, Masai Mara (Bordering the Park) from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E3: $1,790 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $1,904 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Mara Trails Camp, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E4: $2,138 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $2,252 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge - Forest View, Masai Mara (Bordering the Park) from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E5: $2,384 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $2,498 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp, Masai Mara (Bordering the Park) from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [All Inclusive]
Option E6: $3,188 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $3,302 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Elewana Sand River Mara - Safari Tent, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [All Inclusive]
Option E7: $7,517 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $7,631 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Bateleur Camp - Tented Suite, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
A detailed list of inclusions is shared below. We have many more accommodations and addon tours to offer. Please share with us your requirements by clicking on the "Request Quote" button below, and our reservations team will get in touch with you.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Nairobi to Masai Mara
Your tour starts with pick up at 7:30 AM from your Nairobi hotel or Airport and drive to Masai Mara. This drive will take about 5 to 6.5 hours with a scenic stopover at Great Rift Valley. Arrive in Masai Mara shortly after noon and check into your lodge/camp, have hot lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive.
After the game drive, we head back to lodge/camp to reach by around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at your lodge.
Note: The last 1-hour drive to Masai Mara is on the corrugated and bumpy road and may not be comfortable for clients with back problems. Clients with back problems can consider flying directly to (and out of) Masai Mara.
Day 2 & 3 - Masai Mara
Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule.
You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. you will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 - Masai Mara to Isebania
Enjoy your breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, drive 3.5 to 4 hours (150 km) to the Isebania border with a packed lunch.
Note 1. Effective from 1st November 2023, our 2024 prices have been updated to reflect the revised park fees for Masai Mara (USD 100 from Jan to Jun and USD 200 from July to Dec).
Note 2. Morning game drives in Masai Mara can be added on the last morning at the park by paying additional park fees
Stay Locations
Day 1 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 2 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 3 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Maps
Pre & Post Tour Hotels
Nairobi is the base for safari tours in Kenya. If you need accommodation in Nairobi before/after your safari tour, you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below (Prices are per person).
Single room:
- 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 71 per person
- ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 115 per person
- The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 144 per person
- Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 168 per person
- Fairmont the Norfolk - Fairmont Room - USD 299 per person
Double sharing room:
- 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 43 per person
- ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 69 per person
- The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 84 per person
- Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 95 per person
- Fairmont the Norfolk - Fairmont Room - USD 175 per person
Triple sharing room:
- 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 32 per person
- ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 69 per person
- The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 72 per person
- Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 79 per person
- Fairmont the Norfolk - Deluxe Room - USD 143 per person
All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request.
Transfers
Pick up from Wilson Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Transfer from Wilson Airport to Nairobi hotel: USD 30 per vehicle
Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi hotel: USD 30 per vehicle
Flights
We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.
This tour starts in Nairobi & ends in Isebania border with road transfers between all locations. Masai Mara is the farthest location you will be visiting in this tour and it is 5 hours from Nairobi, each way. To save drive time, you can directly fly into Masai Mara where your safari vehicle with guide will be waiting to directly start the safari and cover the park over the next few days making your way to Isebania border by road on the last day. We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-in Safari
Fly Into Masai Mara
From Nairobi to Masai Mara: From USD 240 per person (Morning flight)
From Nairobi to Masai Mara: From USD 185 per person (Afternoon flight)
From Diani/Mombasa to Masai Mara: From USD 320 per person
Fly out of Masai Mara
From Masai Mara to Serengeti: From USD 530 per person (Early Morning flight)
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Intercity Flights
From Diani to Nairobi: From USD 200 per person (Morning flight)
Note 1: Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size
Note 2: In the Fly into Masai Mara rates mentioned above, in addition to airfare, above rates also include cost to send the safari Vehicle with guide a day in advance to Masai Mara, in time for your arrival & additional park fees that results due to rerouting of itinerary.
Note 3: Flights into Masai Mara land at around 11:00 AM and game drives can start soon after landing and flights out of Masai Mara depart around 08:00 AM.
Meals
Day 1 (Sep 09, 2024) - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 (Sep 10, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 (Sep 11, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 (Sep 12, 2024) - Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Times
Day 1 - Nairobi to Masai Mara takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (284 km)
Day 4 - Masai Mara to Isebania takes about 3.5 to 4 hours (150 km)
Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Inclusions
Daily game drives while on Safari.
Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
A professional driver/guide.
Meals as per itinerary.
All Taxes and VAT.
Exclusions
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
International flights.
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tips (Tipping guidelines).
Addons
Add-on tours in Masai Mara
Hot Air Balloon Ride (1 hour): USD 485 per person for adult/USD 340 per child
Masai Village Visit (1 hour): USD 25 per person
Sundowner: USD 35-60 per person depending on hotel
Please note that children's rates are applicable to specific age groups. For details on child policies for each activity, please contact us directly.
In this tour we will cover the most popular destination in Kenya - Masai Mara National Reserve (3 nights). Tour starts in Nairobi and ends at Isebania. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!
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We use equipment of international standards & our guides are trained in First aid & personal protection equipment
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We reward our staff based on your feedback & that results in all of us working towards making your trip memorable
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Our guides are trained to pay attention to each clients requirements & situation & customize the program accordingly
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Once a tour is booked, its guaranteed to go, even if there is only single client for the entire trip
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Book by paying advance by card on our website. Balance can be paid upon arrival, before the tour
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Our minimum requirement for operation is only one client. So we can offer the tour any day of the year for you
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