3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi
This 3-day Masai Mara safari from Nairobi gives you two nights in Kenya's best-known reserve, with a full day of game drives…
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Tailor-made4-Day Masai Mara Fly-in Safari
This 4-day Masai Mara fly-in safari replaces the long road trip with a short light-aircraft flight from Nairobi, giving you three nights…
6-Day Kenya Safari: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli
This 6-day Kenya safari covers the classic first circuit from Nairobi: big cats in the Masai Mara, rhinos at Lake Nakuru and…
7-Day Rwanda Gorillas and Masai Mara Safari
This 7-day Rwanda gorillas and Masai Mara safari puts a gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park and big cats in the Masai…
8-Day Kenya Safari: Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara
This 8-day Kenya safari goes north to Samburu and Ol Pejeta, then down through the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru and the…
10-Day Uganda Gorillas and Masai Mara Safari
This 10-day Uganda gorillas and Masai Mara safari starts with gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth National Park, then flies you…
Planning guide
Planning a Kenya safari
Most Kenya safari tours start in Nairobi and are built around the Masai Mara. From there you can add Lake Nakuru for rhinos, Amboseli for elephants and Kilimanjaro, or Samburu in the dry north. Each tour can be changed, made longer or shorter, or priced at budget, mid-range or luxury level.
How long should a Kenya safari be?
| Days | What fits |
|---|---|
| 3 days | The Masai Mara by road from Nairobi |
| 5–6 days | The Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli |
| 8–10 days | Add Samburu, or fly between parks for more time on game drives |
| 10+ days | Gorilla trekking in Uganda, then the Masai Mara |
Road or fly-in safari?
On a road safari you travel with your own driver-guide in a 4x4 with a pop-up roof, and the drives between parks are part of the trip, with stops in the Rift Valley. A fly-in safari uses light aircraft from Nairobi's Wilson Airport and saves long days on the road. Many trips mix the two: drive to the Mara, then fly back to Nairobi.
Where you stay
Every itinerary links each night to the lodges we use in that park. Our Kenya safari lodges guide lists them by park, from simple tented camps to classic river camps.
Kenya with Uganda or Rwanda
Nairobi is about an hour's flight from Entebbe and Kigali, so Kenya is easy to add to a gorilla trek. See Uganda and Kenya safaris.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Kenya safari tours start?
Most start in Nairobi. Combined trips can start in Entebbe, with a flight to Nairobi partway through.
What is the best time for a Kenya safari?
The dry seasons, from late June to October and from January to February. The Great Migration is usually in the Masai Mara from around July to October.
Are your Kenya safaris private?
Yes. Every tour runs on your dates with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
Can I change the itinerary?
Yes. Every tour can be adjusted, and we can build a Kenya safari around your dates and budget.
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