Hot-air balloons drifting over the Maasai Mara at sunrise
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Safari · Kenya

Maasai Mara

Big cat country and the greatest show on earth.

Getting there
5–6 hrs by road from Nairobi, or a 45-min flight from Wilson Airport
Best time
Year-round game; July–October for the Great Migration
Entry
KSh 1,500 (Jan–Jun) · KSh 3,000 (Jul–Dec)

Golden plains, lions in the acacia and, from July to October, the Great Migration thundering across the Mara River. The Mara is the safari Kenyans dream about, and the one we plan most.

  • Great Migration river crossings
  • Lions, leopards and cheetahs
  • Sunrise hot-air balloon safaris
  • Maasai cultural visits
Cheetah crouching in golden grass in the Maasai Mara
Pride of lions resting on the savannah in the Maasai Mara

Things To Do

The best ways to experience Maasai Mara. Add any of these to your trip.

Prices indicative, checked October 2026. Confirmed in writing with your quote.

Where To Stay

Hand-picked stays we book often, from honest classics to once-in-a-lifetime.

Reserve entry, Kenyan citizen adult

KSh 1,500 (Jan–Jun) · KSh 3,000 (Jul–Dec)

Per day. East African residents: KSh 2,500 / 5,000. Included in all our Mara packages.

Indicative, checked October 2026. Every quote itemises park fees, so there are no surprises at the gate.

Packages Featuring Maasai Mara

The Classic Safari

50,000 KES

Per Person

Maasai Mara Wildlife Escape

Includes:

  • Game drives in a 4x4 safari cruiser with a pop-up roof
  • Lodge or tented camp stay, full board
  • Park fees and a professional driver-guide
  • Airport or Nairobi pickup

The Signature

150,000 KES

Per Person

Safari to Shore

Includes:

  • Two parks of your choice, such as the Mara, Amboseli with the Kilimanjaro view, or Ol Pejeta for rhino
  • Domestic flight or road transfer to Diani
  • 3 nights beachfront on the coast
  • All park fees, transfers, and a dedicated guide

The Premium Journey

250,000 KES

Per Person

The Great East African Circuit

Includes:

  • Kenya and Tanzania, covering the Mara, Serengeti, and Kilimanjaro
  • Private vehicle and private guide throughout
  • Upgraded lodges, with a balloon safari as an optional add-on
  • Cross-border logistics handled for you

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