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6 Days Masai Mara Nat Park and Naivasha Safari

6 days Kenya 6 days planned

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$1990 per person, twin share

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Price per person

Rates below are for this 6-day itinerary and scale with your group size. Every safari is private and tailor-made — final pricing is confirmed with your dates and chosen lodges.

How many travellers?

22 travellers rate

Your price

$2,473per person

$4,945 total for 2 travellers

Group size	Basis	Price (USD)
1 traveller	Private safari, solo	$3,118
2 travellersYour group	Per person, twin share	$2,473
3 – 4 travellers	Per person, twin share	$2,150
5 – 6 travellers	Per person, twin share	$1,978
7+ travellers	Per person, group rate	$1,828

Prices include accommodation, park and conservation fees, game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle, a professional driver-guide and meals as listed. Gorilla or chimpanzee permits, international flights, visas, tips and personal expenses are quoted separately. Single supplement and peak-season rates on request.

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Trip highlights

Masai Mara game drives
Hot-air balloon optional
Naivasha boat ride

Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi →
Land at Jomo Kenyatta International and transfer to your hotel.
Full day details →
Morning
Airport pickup and transfer.
Afternoon
Welcome dinner at Carnivore Restaurant (optional).
Good to know · Nairobi traffic is heavy — allow time for transfers.
Day 2
Nairobi to Lake Naivasha →
Descend the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha.
Full day details →
Morning
Drive with Rift Valley viewpoint stop.
Afternoon
Boat ride on Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island walk.
Good to know · Crescent Island lets you walk among zebra and giraffe.
Day 3
Naivasha to Maasai Mara →
Drive west through the Mara escarpment to the famous Maasai Mara.
Full day details →
Morning
Long drive with photo stops.
Afternoon
Afternoon game drive in the Mara.
Good to know · The last 1.5 hours is on rough roads.
Day 4
Full Day in the Mara →
A full day exploring the world's most famous savannah.
Full day details →
Morning
Sunrise game drive with breakfast in the bush.
Afternoon
Picnic lunch and afternoon game drive.
Good to know · Optional hot-air balloon safari at USD $450 pp.
Day 5
Maasai Cultural Day →
Half-day game drive and visit to a traditional Maasai village.
Full day details →
Morning
Game drive in search of leopard and rhino.
Afternoon
Maasai village visit with cultural exchange.
Good to know · Photography is welcomed in the village but tip the guide.
Day 6
Mara to Nairobi →
Final game drive and return to Nairobi.
Full day details →
Morning
Morning game drive en route.
Afternoon
Drive back to Nairobi and airport transfer.
Good to know · Departures after 7pm recommended.

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Before you book

What to know about travelling in Kenya

Visas, permits, health requirements, seasons, money and tipping — everything specific to this destination.

Before you book · Kenya

Travelling in Kenya

Visas & entry: Kenya no longer issues visas: every visitor must apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) at least 3 days before arrival. Passport valid 6+ months with two blank pages. The East Africa Tourist Visa (Kenya–Uganda–Rwanda, 90 days, multiple entry) is the better value if your trip crosses those borders.
Arrival gateway: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi — domestic bush flights leave from Wilson Airport.
Best time to travel: July–October for the Great Migration in the Masai Mara; January–March for dry, clear game viewing and calving. April–May is the long rains (green, quiet, best value); November is the short rains.
Health & vaccinations: Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic country. Malaria prophylaxis recommended for the Mara, Tsavo and the coast. Routine vaccinations plus typhoid and hepatitis A advised. Drink bottled or filtered water only.
Money & payments: Kenyan Shilling (KES). USD notes dated 2009 or later are widely accepted for park fees and tips; M-Pesa and card payments work in cities and most lodges. Carry small USD/KES notes for rural stops.
Weather & climate: Warm days (25–30°C) and cool early mornings on the highlands and in the Mara (10–15°C). Coast is humid, 28–32°C year-round.
Connectivity: 4G in towns and most camps; Wi-Fi in lodge common areas. Deep-bush camps in Tsavo and Samburu can be offline — expect a digital detox.
Tipping guideline: Guideline: USD 10–15 per guest per day for your driver-guide, USD 5 per day for camp staff (tip box), and USD 2–3 per bag for porters.
What to pack: Neutral-coloured layers, warm fleece for open-vehicle morning drives, wide-brim hat, high-SPF sun cream, binoculars, dust-proof camera bag, and a soft duffel (hard cases don't fit light aircraft — 15 kg limit).
Local etiquette: Ask before photographing people, especially in Maasai and Samburu communities. Single-use plastic bags are illegal in Kenya — leave them at home.

Requirements and fees change. We reconfirm current visa, permit and health rules in writing before you pay any balance.