The 15 Safaris in Maasai Mara That Earn Their Price

1.3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 394 reviews · 3 days · from $199Our pick

A 3-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi with daily departure, Big Five game drives, Mara River crossing, comfy camp tents, and optional add-ons.

“Excellent well organised safari and great value for a budget safari. Castro was our driver and guide and he did a great job getting us to where the action was happening. we saw cheetahs on the prowl and leopards in trees. we saw lionesses eating wildebeest and a hyena nursing it's baby, plus many other animals. the accommodation was very good for a budget package - we stayed in a cabin with mosquito nets and hot water and the food was good and thee was wifi. this being my first safari set the bar really high, and having now done a safari in the Serengeti I would hands down much…”

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2.Masai Mara 3 Day Safari | Private 4WD Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $2,120Top rated

A 3-day private 4WD safari in Maasai Mara with early game drives, Big Five chances, Maasai culture stops, and a Nairobi finish via Rift Valley sights.

“At US$1,000 per person, this tour offered by Natural World Kenya, was the most expensive of all Masai Mara tours listed on Viator. Still, I booked it because I wanted to stay at the high-quality accommodation that they advertised. They were sRead more”

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3.Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara 4 Days Private Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $2,900

Private 4-day jeep safari from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru, Naivasha and Maasai Mara, with boat safari and Big Five game drives.

“My wife and I booked a 4 days safari to Lake Nakuru, Naivasha and Masai Mara. We saw a lot of wild animals, birds and beautiful landscapes. We chose to stay at Lake Nakuru lodge and Zebra Plains Tented Camp.”

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4.African Wildlife & Nature – 5 Kenya national parks – 6 day Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $3,660

6-day private Kenya safari from Nairobi: Tsavo West, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate, and Maasai Mara with meals and drives.

“We both wanted to spend a little time in nature, but we didn't just get nature; we got a dream opportunity to get lost together.”

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5.Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara 6 Days Private 4×4 Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $5,980

Private 6-day 4x4 safari linking Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara with lodge stays, meals, park fees, and top guides.

“My wife and I did a honeymoon safari with Natural World and it was incredible! We explored Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara. We saw the entire Big Five and so many other animals up close. Our guide Peter was amazing. He was extreRead more”

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6.2 Days Classic Maasai Mara Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $850

A fast Nairobi add-on safari: 2 days in Maasai Mara with afternoon and dawn game drives, private group, and pickup options, $850.

“Had an amazing time with unscripted safaris, John our guide for the 3 days in the maasai mara was so good,humble very chatty with us ensuring we enjoyed and had a good time. Thank you so much”

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7.3-Day Masai Mara Group Safari with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $1,195

3-day Maasai Mara group safari with Nairobi pickup, small-group game drives, Big Five chances, and optional Maasai visit, plus included meals.

“My budget was limited, so I chose the group safari - and it was the right decision. The pickup was on time, the car was comfortable, and the guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The natural beauty of Masai Mara is truly amazing. Elephants, lions, leopards, and wild boars - there are many animals to see.”

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8.Hot Air Balloon Safari & Champagne Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · 1h 10m · from $495

Drift over Maasai Mara at sunrise in a hot air balloon, then toast with champagne bush breakfast plus a short jeep safari.

“What an experience. Floating over the Masai Mara watching the sun rise. Didn’t see too many animals but that really didn’t spoil the experience. Loved every minute.”

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9.4-days safari: Tsavo east, west and Amboseli national parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $1,100

4-day Kenya safari through Tsavo East, Tsavo West and Amboseli, with lodge stays, game drives, park entry and meals included.

“The best of the trip was our guide Steven, always very nice and taking very good care of us.”

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10.3 Days 2 Nights Maasai Mara National Reserve Joining Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $600

3-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi with road transfer, game drives, Mara River picnic, and optional Maasai village, $600 pp.

“The serenity of the landscape is inviting. It is a place to visit and relax the mind 💯. I liked their facilities and amazing services.”

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11.3 Days Masai Mara Budget Cruiser Shared Safari & Maasai Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $250

3-day budget shared Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi with Rift Valley viewpoint, Maasai village visit, and big game drives plus camp meals.

“I had an amazing safari to Maasai Mara with Bison Safaris. I was able to see the big five among other animals and the visit to the famous Mara river were unforgettable. The knowledgeable guide made the experience even better by explaining every detail. The camp was beaRead more”

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12.4 Days Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Luxury Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $3,170

Luxury 4-day safari from Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara with private 4x4 drives, Big Five and birdlife, Nairobi lunch, meals included.

“Excellent adventure exceeding expectations. Highly recommend. Guides were professional, knowledgeable and personable giving much consideration to details and the comfort/ enjoyment of our group. Lodging was great as was the food experience. Jeeps were spacious and comfortable,”

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13.4 Days Mid Luxury Safari, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $2,200

4 days of mid luxury safari from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara, with rhinos, flamingos, Big Five drives, and optional extras.

“Excellent accueil, a l’heure. Charles et Morris, nos guides, étaient tres professionnels, sachant se faire discret si necessaire et toujours a l’ecoute et prevenants. Un grand merci a Grace et son équipe, tres professionnelle et arrangeantRead more”

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14.3-Day Maasai Mara Group Tour with 4X4 Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 5 reviews · 3 days · from $295

3 days of Maasai Mara game drives from Nairobi in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, tented camp comfort, and meals included.

“Il n'y a pas de courant. La nourriture offerte est tres mediocre pour le prix. Risque d'intoxication alimentaire. Pas d'eau chaude à la douche comme il était indiqué. On avait hâte de retourner à Nairobi un vrai calvaire”

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15.3-Days Masai Mara Rhythms Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,400

A 3-day Masai Mara road-trip safari with full-board meals, Big Five game drives, and a guided, millennial-friendly vibe in Kenya’s iconic plains.

“We had a great time! Grace and our safari driver/guide Graham were really welcoming and kind. They tried to make our experience as best and comfortable as possible. We always felt safe in the hands of our amazing driver/guide. We learned quite a lot and appreciate the beauty of Kenya even more now.”

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