Short Itinerary

Day 1 (Dec 31, 2024) - Nairobi to Masai Mara. Afternoon game drives in Masai Mara
Day 2 (Jan 01, 2025) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 3 (Jan 02, 2025) - Transfer from Masai Mara (No game drives) to Lake Nakuru
Day 4 (Jan 03, 2025) - Morning game drives in Lake Nakuru and transfer to Nairobi

Notes

Morning game drives in Masai Mara can be added on the last morning at the park by paying additional park fees.

Choose Date

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 Dec 31, 2024, in a group of two adults . 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.

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Option E1: $1,036 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $1,170 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp - Comfort Tent, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Dec 31, 2024 to Jan 02, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Buraha Zenoni Hotel - Deluxe Room, Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park) from Jan 02, 2025 to Jan 03, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E2: $1,292 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $1,426 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at PrideInn Mara Camp & Cottages - Savannah Tents, Masai Mara (Bordering the Park) from Dec 31, 2024 to Jan 02, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ziwa Bush Lodge - Executive Room, Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park) from Jan 02, 2025 to Jan 03, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E3: $1,366 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $1,500 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Ashnil Mara Camp, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Dec 31, 2024 to Jan 02, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) from Jan 02, 2025 to Jan 03, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E4: $1,754 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $1,888 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Ilora Retreats, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Dec 31, 2024 to Jan 02, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge - Standard Room, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) from Jan 02, 2025 to Jan 03, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E5: $2,487 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $2,621 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Mara Bush Camp, Masai Mara (Within the Park) from Dec 31, 2024 to Jan 02, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at The Cliff, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) from Jan 02, 2025 to Jan 03, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E6: $5,481 per adult for safari with Safari Van , $5,615 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Bateleur Camp - Tented Suite, Masai Mara (Outside the Park) from Dec 31, 2024 to Jan 02, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at The Cliff, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) from Jan 02, 2025 to Jan 03, 2025 [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 - 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 3 - Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

Around 10:00 AM after a relaxed breakfast checkout and depart to Lake Nakuru National Park which is about 5 hours drive from Mara gate. Upon reaching Nakuru lodge check in, have dinner and relax for the day.

Note 1: Morning game drives in Masai Mara can be added on the last morning at the park by paying additional park fees.

Day 4 - Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

After breakfast, we proceed to Lake Nakuru national park with packed lunch and do game drives till around 2:00 PM and then proceed to Nairobi where we will reach around 5:30 PM at your hotel or airport in Nairobi.

Stay Locations

Day 1 (Dec 31, 2024) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 2 (Jan 01, 2025) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 3 (Jan 02, 2025) - Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) or Lake Nakuru (Outside 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

This tour starts from Nairobi. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the nearest international airport and Wilson airport is the nearest domestic airport.

Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Pickup or drop off at Wilson Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge

Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi hotel or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle
Transfer from Wilson Airport to Nairobi hotel or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle

Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Wilson Airport or vice versa: 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 & ends at Nairobi 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 other parks over the next few days making your way to Nairobi 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

We can also reroute the itinerary such that you start with driving from Nairobi on day 1 and cover other parks before you drive to Masai Mara. We end the safari tour at Masai Mara on the last day from where you can fly out to Nairobi. 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-out 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 Nairobi: From USD 240 per person (Early Morning flight)
From Masai Mara to Diani/Mombasa : From USD 490 per person (January to June)
From Masai Mara to Diani/Mombasa : From USD 595 per person (July to December)

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Intercity Flights
From Diani to Nairobi: From USD 200 per person (Morning flight)
From Nairobi to Diani:From USD 200 per person (Afternoon 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, price also includes cost to send the safari Vehicle with guide a day in advance to Masai Mara & transport cost from your Nairobi hotel to Nairobi airport.
Note 3: Masai Mara to Diani/Mombasa rates mentioned above, in addition to airfare, above rates also include cost of an additional Masai Mara park fee because the flight depart from Masai Mara around 11:30 AM and Masai Mara Park fees expire at 10 AM.
Note 4: Flights into Masai Mara land at around 11:00 AM and game drives can start soon after landing and Morning flights out of Masai Mara depart around 08:30 AM.

Meals

Day 1 (Dec 31, 2024) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (Jan 01, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (Jan 02, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (Jan 03, 2025) - Breakfast & Lunch

Transfer Times

Day 1 (Dec 31, 2024) - Nairobi to Masai Mara takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (284 km)
Day 2 (Jan 01, 2025) - No transfers
Day 3 (Jan 02, 2025) - Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (250 km)
Day 4 (Jan 03, 2025) - Lake Nakuru to Nairobi takes about 3.5 to 4 hours (157 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

• 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.

• Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).

• Meals as per itinerary.

• Daily game drives while on Safari.

• A professional English speaking driver/ guide.

• Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

• All Taxes and VAT.

Exclusions

• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.

• Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

• International flights.

• Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).

• Tips (Tipping guidelines).

Payment Policy

Deposit Payment
- Deposit is 50% of the total booking amount.
- Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.
- A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges). This is non-refundable.
- We offer bank accounts in 10 different currencies for bank transfers.
- Once you make the deposit payment you will receive a booking confirmation.

Balance Payment
- Balance can be paid via bank transfer, online card payment or with cash
- Bank payment can be done 15 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior)
- Card payment can be done 1 day prior to the tour date (recommended 7 days prior)
- A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges). This is non-refundable.
- Cash can be paid on arrival (US Dollars printed in or after the year 2009)

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

Add-on tours in Lake Nakuru
Boat Ride (upto 3 hours): USD 110 per adult/USD 60 per child

Please note that children's rates are applicable to specific age groups. For details on child policies for each activity, please contact us directly.