6 Days - Masai Mara National Reserve
TRIP OVERVIEW
In this tour we will cover the 4most popular destinations in Kenya - Ol Pejeta Conservancy (1 night), Lake Nakuru National Park (1 night) & Masai Mara National Reserve (3 nights). Tour starts and ends at Nairobi. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!
Short Itinerary
Day 1 - Nairobi to Ol Pejeta. Afternoon game drives in Ol Pejeta
Day 2 - Morning game drives in Ol Pejeta and transfer to Lake Nakuru
Day 3 - Morning game drives in Lake Nakuru and transfer to Masai Mara
Day 4 - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 5 - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 6 - Transfer from Masai Mara to Nairobi
Note 1: Effective from 1st November 2023, our 2024 prices have been updated to reflect the revised park fees for Masai Mara (USD 100 from Jan to Jun and USD 200 from Julyy to Dec).
Note 2: Morning game drives in Masai Mara can be added on the last morning at the park by paying additional park fees
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your private tour, starting on Nov 13, 2023, 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.
Option E1
- $1,312 per person for safari with Safari Van
- $1,534 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at The Stables, Ol Pejeta (Within the Park)
- Stay at Eagle Palace Hotel - Superior/ Empire Twin, Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park)
- Stay at Fisi Camp Masai Mara, Masai Mara (Outside the Park)
Option E2
- $1,670 per person for safari with Safari Van
- $1,892 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Sweet Waters Serena Camp - Standard Tent, Ol Pejeta (Within the Park)
- Stay at Flamingo Hill Tented Camp, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park)
- Stay at Mara Simba Lodge, Masai Mara (Outside the Park)
Option E3
- $1,798 per person for safari with Safari Van
- $2,020 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Sweet Waters Serena Camp - Morani Wing, Ol Pejeta (Within the Park)
- Stay at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park)
- Stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Masai Mara (Within the Park)
Option E4
- $2,622 per person for safari with Safari Van
- $2,844 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Sanctuary Tambarare, Ol Pejeta (Outside the Park)
- Stay at The Cliff, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park)
- Stay at Mara Bush Camp, Masai Mara (Within the Park)
Option E5
- $4,346 per person for safari with Safari Van
- $4,568 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Mutara Camp, Ol Pejeta (Outside the Park)
- Stay at The Cliff, Lake Nakuru (Within the Park)
- Stay at Bateleur Camp - Tented Suite, Masai Mara (Outside the Park)
Stay Locations
Day 1 - Ol Pejeta (Within the Park) or Ol Pejeta (Outside the Park)
Day 2 - Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) or Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park)
Day 3 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park).
Day 4 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park).
Day 5 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park).
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 485 per person (Afternoon flight)
Intercity Flights
From Diani to Nairobi: From USD 200 per person (Morning 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, above rates also include cost to send the safari Vehicle with guide a day in advance to Masai Mara, in time for your arrival & additional park fees that results due to rerouting of itinerary. Note 3: Flights into Masai Mara land at around 11:00 AM and game drives can start soon after landing and flights out of Masai Mara depart around 08:00 AM.
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: For afternoon flights In the Fly out of Masai Mara rates mentioned above, in addition to airfare, price also includes an additional Masai Mara park fee.
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 - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 - Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Times
Day 1 - Nairobi to Masai Mara takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (284 km)
Day 6 - Masai Mara to Nairobi takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (284 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
- Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
- Daily game drives while on Safari.
- A professional driver/guide.
- 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
- All Taxes and VAT.
- Meals as per itinerary.
- Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
Exclusions
International flights.
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
Tips
Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
