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How much does a Kenya safari cost?
Our safaris start from $650 per person for 3 days in the Masai Mara. Here’s what different styles cost and what changes the price.
Our starting prices
- Budget & group: 3-day Masai Mara from $650 per person, plus park fees
- Mid-range: 3-day Masai Mara from $950 per person
- Private 4×4: 6-day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli from $2,450 per person
- Private classic: 8-day Kenya safari from $3,400 per person
- Luxury: 7-day luxury lodge safari from $4,900 per person
Per person sharing, based on two travellers.
What affects the price
- Accommodation: the biggest factor, from budget camps to luxury lodges.
- Shared or private vehicle: sharing splits the vehicle cost.
- Season: July to October and holidays cost more; April, May and November cost less.
- Park fees: charged per person per day, and highest in the Masai Mara.
- Group size: 4 to 6 people sharing a private vehicle brings the per-person price down.
- Extras: balloon flights, internal flights and beach extensions.
What is included in our prices
Your driver-guide, the Land Cruiser 4×4 with pop-up roof, game drives, park entry fees (except on budget and group safaris, see park fees), accommodation and meals as listed, and pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi. International flights, the Kenya eTA, insurance, tips and drinks are extra. Your quote always lists exactly what is included.
Example trip prices
| Safari | Style | Length | From (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masai Mara | Budget group | 3 days | $650 + park fees |
| Masai Mara | Mid-range | 3 days | $950 |
| Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli | Private 4×4 | 6 days | $2,450 |
| Kenya Classic | Private 4×4 | 8 days | $3,400 |
| Luxury Kenya | Luxury lodges | 7 days | $4,900 |
Per person sharing, based on two travellers.
Other costs to budget for
- International flights to Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport)
- Kenya eTA (electronic travel authorisation), applied for online before you travel
- Travel insurance with medical cover
- Tips for your guide and lodge staff, at your discretion
- Optional extras such as a Masai Mara balloon flight or a Maasai village visit
- Park fees on budget safaris, see park fees
How to get the best value
- Travel in April, May, June or November for lower lodge rates and lower Masai Mara fees.
- Share a private vehicle with family or friends: 4 to 6 people often pay about the same per person as a group safari.
- Mix lodge levels, such as mid-range nights with one special luxury stay.
- Book 6 to 12 months ahead for July to October to get the best camps at the best prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Kenya safari expensive?
It can be, but it doesn’t have to be. A 3-day group safari to the Masai Mara starts from $650 per person plus park fees, while luxury trips cost several thousand. Most travellers spend somewhere in between.
Are your prices per person?
Yes, per person sharing a room, based on two travellers. Solo travellers can share on group safaris or pay a single supplement.
Do I pay a deposit?
We confirm the payment terms in your quote before you book anything.
Want an exact price?
Send us your dates and group size and we’ll send a clear, itemised quote.