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When people think about ‘Safari in Africa’ one destination that may keep popping in their minds is Kenya safari. Kenya is a home amazing wildlife and beautiful landscape and sceneries.
Ravina Tours and Travels offers different options for Kenya safari packages that suits everyone’s needs. Whether you are luxury or are just in need of 3 days Kenya flying safari, we got you covered.
Kenya is the home to diversity of safaris, from Bush to Beach and culture combined. If you are planning to go on a safari to Kenya, there are few things that you should be aware of even before you choose a tour operator.
Having spent my whole life in Kenya, I have written this article to just guide you so that you can make the most of your upcoming trip while avoiding common mistakes that people make.
Kenya is definitely a premium destination to choose for safari. In every sense, it is a diverse country, from Wildlife to Landscape, culture and even sandy beaches.
Being a local and tours and travel operator, I have been privileged to reach all the National Parks in Kenya. I know first- hand how the long safari in kenya can be tiring and which destinations are ideal for your maximum experience in Kenya.Being in Kenya for safari is an eye opening experience, that you will never forget. Personally I will never forget the first time going on a safari, while still I was in school. That picture is still in my mind of the Big Cats.
Being a home to over 16 National Parks, Kenya is always considered among best places for perfect safari in Africa. In addition, there are thousands of wild animals to see while in Kenya and you may also have a chance of converting bush and beach safari experience.
If you enjoy mountain climbing, Kenya also suits you well. You can organize for a 5 Days Mount Kenya climbing safari from Nairobi.
The country also features divorce landscapes from the sweeping Rift Valley to the vast savanna lands providing a magnificent backdrop of wildlife viewing some of Kenya’s Magnificent wildlife.
Of all the National Parks and Reserves found in Kenya, Masai Mara National Reserve, which boasts of large herds of elephants, lions, Africa buffalo, rhinos, cheetahs alongside other hundred bird species.
The Masai Mara Ecosystem is normally same with that of Serengeti National Park.
For the Amboseli National Park, it is very popular for the elephant herds known as ‘The Big Tuskers’ as well as the great views of Mount Kilimanjaro from a distance.
Tsavo is Kenya’s largest park and has the world’s biggest game sanctuary whereas Lake Nakuru National Park is well known for hundred of bird species, including flamingoes.
Besides Kenya being the best when it comes to wildlife and sceneries, it is also very easy to reach Kenya though Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
JKIA is one of the busiest airports in Africa and has direct flights from major cities in the world including North America.
In addition, the Jomo Kenyatta Airport also serves as linkage hub to the rest of Africa, making it easy to explore other destinations across Africa directly from Kenya.
At first, planning for a Kenya safari holiday may seem like an uphill task to achieve. This is mainly from the many tour operators that exists, safari distances that are to be covered and the many Kenya safari holiday destinations to choose from.
Its truly understandable being overwhelmed and confused when planning you Kenya safari holiday, especially during the initial stages.
But don’t worry though! We are here to help with everything!!
The first step in choosing a safari is choosing between two main options, that is self-drive safari or a guide’s safari whereby everything else is arranged for you by a tour expert.
In case you opt to go for a safari, you have option of going with local tour operator, international or you can book directly with your accommodation of choice.
Well, lets go into all the pro’s and cons of each of the options mentioned above.
Besides, you can also choose either having a private or group joining safari. Unless you truly are in tight budget, the best option to choose for a safari is private one.
This allows you to have a more flexible schedule and also means that you wont be jostling with other strangers just for a photo angle.
In Kenya, there are parks which allows private safari to enter and you can enjoy game drives.
Just in a glance, a private safari is one of the ways you can ultimately save lots of money during safari. What you do is just simply rent a car, pay park fees and accommodations, then have your safari they you love it.
Sounds Great right? Oh yes! Whereas this is a good idea, there are some pros and cons that you may need to be well conversant with.
First and foremost, you need to think about how good you are at spotting wild animals. Can you be in position to spot bug five during your Kenya holiday safari?
Lets be true to ourselves. Unless you have experience in this or you are simply a naturalist, you can have chance of spotting animals, which actually is the main reason that you are in a safari in first place.
Spotting the animal when in a company of a local guide is what makes the difference. The guides have the local knowledge and are in constant communication with other guides which can make wildlife spotting an easier task in your Kenya Safari Holiday.
Another factor that you may need to consider is what budget you may have. Although self-drive safari may seem great and you save a lot of money from it, the amount you save may not be as you think once everything is summed up.
Generally, the ultimate part that is very costly when it comes to safari planning is the park fees.
As of 2025, the Masai Mara Park fees was $100 per person between January and June, and $200 between July and December. The costs above is only applicable within 12hrs.
Another key thing to note is that Private safari in Masai Mara was banned as from June 2024.
In order to Visit Masai Mara, you must use a licensed company who would be in position of providing vehicle and guide throughout your safari.
As you can see, when you sum up those costs and visit multiple parks in your two weeks Kenya safari holiday, the costs goes higher than you can even imagine.
The fees are similar if you book with local safari agency or you do a self drive. In most cases, the tour operator would combine park fees with the general safari price, so make sure to sum this all up when planning for a self-drive safari.
When it comes to your safari logistics, you will have to rent a 4×4 safari jeep. When you add the gas then to costs becomes significantly high.
If you still insist that you would love to go for a safari in a self drive, I have prepared a short DIY on the dos and donts.
Option 1
Request for multiple quotes from different suppliers who are verified and have the best reviews for Kenya safari holiday such as Ravina Tours & Travels Ltd. Make sure to have a clarity on your write up on exactly what you want.
Option 2
You can do research and book your safari using google or travel agents.
After having a bad experience with self-drive, I recommend the use of local tour operator when it comes to booking for your Kenya safari holiday. The existence of local safari operator should be the ultimate choice for your Kenya Safari Holiday.
They are the boots in the ground. The best local tour operators knows every detail about a Kenya safari holiday and they have been into the park several time, thus have detailed knowledge about spotting wildlife and even accommodation locations.
The Option of choosing local tour operator is also cheaper than a self-drive DIY. When you look into the costs, they are pretty much same with an exception of your tour guide.
Howerever, with a local tour operator, your ultimate experience for Kenya safari holiday will most likely change from one operator to the other. This is actually where you may need to do more research on before settling on a particular one.
If you are convinced enough that booking your kenya safari holiday is not the best for you, you can as well choose international travel agents.
The international agents will help you to plan your Kenya safari holiday from start to finish and can even highlight some of the issues that might arise during or after your Kenya safari trip.
It is important to note that all the extra services normally comes at an extra cost. While it may seem that booking your safari with international travel agents may seem to be the ‘safest’ way to book your Kenya safari holiday, it is also important to note that they normally act as middlemen, and that is why they are always costlier compared to local tour operators.
The international travel agents always work with local tour operators, mark up the total cost then sell the same Kenya safari holiday package to you. The end experience is normally similar only that you will have peace of mind with your safari bookings but the cost of safari holiday would rise.
So you need to consider that in mind especially if you are on budget. The beneficial part of booking with international travel agent is the peace of mind that comes with your money.
The fly-in Kenya safari holidays is quite ideal for those who would like to maximize their safari and have limited time. This type of safari is basically high end and light aircrafts are used as mode of transport to various parts of the country.
In this perk, you will have opportunity of visiting all the parks by air, avoiding the rough road networks interconnecting different parks.
After getting to your preferred destination on flight, you will alight then get transferred to your pre-booked hotel in a safari Jeep.
Here, you will have chance of experiencing same safaris as those in a regular safari. You definitely need to note that the game drives being offered on flying safaris are typically on shared basis and therefore you will be competing for the best views to capture the moments.
The fly in Kenya safari holiday option is quite ideal for business people and those who would like to squeeze in their time for the much-needed vacation. It is also important to note that this safari option is the most expensive as all those short and interconnecting flights jerks up the cost of entire safari.
As you can already see, all the safari options have their own advantages and disadvantages. It is therefore important to weigh in the one which will best fit your needs based on the budget, the Kenya safari holiday duration and your expectations from the safari.
As of 1st July 2024, Kenya’s major park, Masai Mara doubled the park fees therefore making it even costlier than park fees from other countries such as Uganda, Tanzania and Burundi.
As a rough figure estimate, a typical Kenya safari holiday costs $300 per person per day. The inclusions in these costs may include hotel accommodations, park entry fees, all transfers as well as the activities during safari.
Even though there are various factors that contributes to the costing of a safari, basically its important to note that Kenya is no longer a budget safari destination.
The overall pricing has over time shifted since 2024 when the cost of Park fees rose from $100 per person to $200 per person during the low and high season respectively.
A shared group safari is normally a cheaper option to choose and may cost between $150 and $190 per day. In this type of safari, the accommodation type may include basic tented camps. Before selecting this option, carefully undertake checking on the hotel reviews since some of the campsites may be poorly maintained.
In this type of safari option, the larger the group the more affordable safari can be.
Its also important to note that the park fees also are dependent on season. For Masai Mara, it is cheaper option to plan for a safari between January and June, while park prices shoot from July to December.
When looking for a perfect safari, most people fail to know the best time that they can go for safari. Well, the best time to go on safari is during dry season. During this period, most of the animals tend to gather near watering holes, making ideal for sightseeing and even spotting them.
Therefore, month wise the best to come for Kenya safari is between December and February.
Notably, the migration season in Kenya always happens between July and October. During the peak season, you will get chance of seeing thousands of animals moving together through the savanna landscape. Nothing beats this experience!
The wet months in Kenya normally happens between April and May, so those months are not the perfect for safari.
You will find that most of the lodges and hotels are closed during the rainy season and still there will be limited chance of spotting animals.
If you are planning to visit Kenya for a safari, you may need to understand that the months of June-October are usually dry months. Dry months are always the best time to go in Kenya for a safari.It is during this period that most of the animal would congregate on water holes therefore being easier for you to spot and capture those beautiful moments. With the weather being cool and dry, expect to have sun in most of the days and colder nights making it even better with outdoor activities during the day during your Kenya safari holiday. What makes this time even better is that it alights with when the great migration is happening, whereby millions of wildebeests are crossing from Serengeti to Masai Mara, through crocodile infested mara river.
If you want to have the best safari ever in Kenya, I would recommend 14 days Kenya Safari stay that is distributed across different parks.
A two weeks safari is quite efficient to take you to most of the parks and have full highlights, even in the less known gems.
The minimum number of days to spend on safari is 7-10 days. You still have an option of doing Kenya-Tanzania Safari combined in a 2 weeks as a bare minimum number of days for safari.
I understand that by know you may have an idea of how a 2 weeks Kenya safari looks like. Now we need to delve into logistical part of it.
You will be required to apply for Electronic Travel Authorization in order to be allow entry to Kenya. This entails a simple process and can be done online.
We have come up with a 2 weeks Kenya safari itinerary below which highlights Most of Kenya’s beloved national parks and game reserves. In those parks, you are guaranteed to have the best safari experience.
These itineraries have been customized based on my personal safari experiences as well as the feedback received from other travelers. This is deep research into the topic so that I can bring in the ultimate of what Kenya can offer.
Welcome to Nairobi! The first day in Nairobi is for you to be acquainted with Nairobi just before embarking on your safari.
Nairobi is not only the capital city but it also has a lot to offer as it is the gateway to some of world’s best nature reserves. Majority of safari agencies are located in Kenya and you are most likely your will start in Nairobi with pickup from Airport.
Depending with your set time of arrival in Nairobi, you may opt to have some activities or just go directly to your hotel to relax.
There is a lot which Nairobi city has to offer, either during the day or even night and it will solely depend with you. You may choose to relax in your lodge as you wait for your next day 2 week Kenya Safari Tour.
Nairobi is the largest capital city in Kenya and is a vibrant with the only National Park in Kenya. There are many activities that can be done in Nairobi for a day or even if you would want to stay some more days.
If you are just landing from short flight and would like to spend your time exploring Nairobi, I have highlighted some of the key things which you can do or where you can visit in Nairobi.
On this second day, you will depart early in the Morning after breakfast for Masai Mara National Reserve, one of the best parks to visit in Kenya.
This is a 6 hours’ drive and you will pass through amazing views of Great Rift Valley. This is the best place to stretch your legs and have some memorable pics before you proceed with your journey.
The Great Rift Valley is one of the largest valleys in the world and is ever changing thanks to the ongoing tectonic shifts.
Most likely you will stop over at Narok Town for fueling and few minutes stretching up. Narok is just 3.5hrs away from Nairobi and the closes town to Masai Mara National Reserve. In case you had forgotten to buy something while in Nairobi then this is the best chance you may have to do it.
Thereafter proceed to your lodge or camp, arriving in Masai Mara for check in and late lunch before proceeding for the afternoon game drive.
It normally takes approximately 5-6 hours from Nairobi to Masai Mara’s Talek gate, one of the main entry gates for Masai Mara.I highly recommend that your safari from Nairobi should start early enough.
This will allow you to spend more time for the afternoon game drives and evade having to reach the park when the night falls.
The Talek gate is strategically located in Masai Mara and it is closer to most of safari lodges and tented camps. This makes it the best place to stay as the lodges are just few kilometers from the main gate.
Another great place that one can stay is closer to Ololaimutiek Village and is much more closer to South of Talek. If you really would like to splurge, then it would be much better if you can have accommodations that are inside the park.
These types of lodges are always ideal for your safaris because of their proximity to wildlife. In these lodges, especially the ones along river banks, you may even spot some wild animals coming to drink water.
With this option, you must have your park entry fees paid in advance since you will be passing by the main gate for your Kenya Safari Holiday.
In your next two days, you will enjoy your Kenya Safari Holiday while at Masai Mara National Reserve. During your stay here, you will understand as to why it is the Most visited park in Kenya for your Africa Safari Holidays.
While in Masai Mara, the best time to start your safari is early in the morning when the animals are still very active. This ensures that you meet them at the right point in time.
Normally the reserve gate opens at 6 am and because of this, I recommend that you set up your alarm to wake you up at 5 am depending on your accommodation location from the gate.
You can plan for a packed lunch prior to your safari and have early morning breakfast as well. This will allow you to go and have a full day safari until when gate closes at 6pm
This will go along way in ensuring that you maximize your safari experience therefore increasing your chances of sightseeing in the park.
Although this would mean that most of your time would be spend in the safari jeep, I can attest to the fact that it is worth it. I once saw lion right Infront of me taking down wildebeest just before sunset. This was one of the best experience and unforgettable one and I still cherish that moment. So, what if I had left the park earlier?
Masai Mara park entry fees is always payable every time one enters the gate and if you could have gone back for lunch, it means that you could have paid for park fees twice.
After the full day game drive, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Most lodges offers amazing meals and I can attest to the fact that this experience is truly unforgettable for your Kenya safari holidays.
Anyone who has gone for safari to Masai Mara can attest to the fact that one gets unforgettable experience there. If it is your first safari trip to Kenya, then you might be overwhelmed with the number of animals just within your sight. I’ve seen travelers cry seeing large herds of elephants. It is an experience not worthy to be told but to be felt.
Whereas this experience is quite special, there are few tips I can give from my experience that can even make your Kenya safari holiday more special.
The first thing you need to understand is the type of clothing that you may require to park for your Kenya Safari holiday.
The savanna grassland might be quite chilly in the morning then weather becomes hotter in the afternoons. You can opt to pack light layers of clothing so that you can always adjust with temperature change.
Nevertheless, do not forget to carry a sweatshirt or a jacket with you. This is because by the time you are leaving your lodge, it might not be cold but once you go in search of animals, then it becomes chilly.
Another thing also to not is the clothing colors that you may need to pack for your safari. Neutral-colored option is mostly recommended as it not only reflects the sun light but also deters mosquito bites.
I also suggest that you should not forget to carry a mosquito repellant before going for any afternoon or evening game drive.
Today’s safari would take you approximately 6 hours and you will be driven through variety of roads from all weather to marram.
An early wake up will ensure that you get to Naivasha just in time for lunch and afternoon relaxation. This will also go in handy to ensure that you arrive before the night falls.
Once you arrive at your lodge, check in and thereafter have lunch before proceeding with the planned afternoon activities. There are many activities that can be undertaken in Naivasha including boat riding, a visit to crescent island, for walking safari experience whereby you can see wide variety of wild animals including wildebeest, gazelles and giraffes.
There are many places in Naivasha that you can have a relaxing stay after your Masai Mara safari. This will Soley depend on your budget, whether you would wish to stay just by the lake or not.
I would suggest that you book hotel that is just by the lake side so that you can admire lake view and even capture birds as they are chirping close by.
From lake Naivasha, proceed to Lake Nakuru for another Kenya safari holiday awaiting.
Lake Naivasha and Nakuru are not far apart but they offer amazing experiences.
Itinerary
Today, wake up early enough and have breakfast before checking out for another safari to Lake Nakuru.
Arrive in Nakuru just in time for another game drive.After your first game drive, proceed for afternoon lunch and thereafter activities of your choice.
Alternatively, proceed for another late afternoon game drive to have some more sightings.
Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru National Park is home to over 450 bird species, 83 mammal species which includes the big five.
This therefore make Lake Nakuru the best option to visit and have wildlife diversity at thesame time.
While it is famous for other species, Lake Nakuru National Park is well known for its flamingoes which makes the Lake to look pink.
Accommodation Options in Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru offers wide range of accommodation options which suits every budgets, whether it is a simple cottage or a luxurius lodge inside the park.
Majority of lodges found in Lake Nakuru are located along the highway, or you can opt to even stay within the town, which have great accommodation options as well.
If you enjoy nightlife, then you will never go wrong while at Nakuru.
There are many lounges along the highway that you can have relaxing evening as you unwind you Lake Nakuru safari.
Some of the best and safe places you can relax for nightlife in Nakuru includes 7D Lounge,Space next door or Ole Ken lounges.
Please note to be careful and be in company of local or your guide while enjoying Nightlife.
Some of the most reknown accommodation options includes The Cliff,Lake Nakuru Lodge,Flamingo Hill Resort,Lake Nakuru Sopa, Mid land hotel and Merica Hotels.
Today, you will wake up early enough for the next adventure awaiting to Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is one of the projects that showcase success of conservancy and also one of the best gateway for Kenya Safari holiday.
At glance, Ol Pejeta offers great view of Mount Kenya from distance, has wide variety of wildlife and also lodges.
Today’s Itinerary
After driving from Lake Nakuru to Ol Pejeta, which takes approximately 4 hours,arrive at your lodge just in time for check in and late lunch.
Thereafter, proceed for your next next Kenya safari game drive.
During this safari, just make sure that your camera is always on as you will have a lot to capture, especially the rare species of white rhinos.
During your stay, you also have option of visiting the equator, which is not far from Ol Pejeta.
Here you will see the touching Rhino memorial, which was build in memory of all the rhinoes which have been poached.
Alternatively, proceed for horse riding trip.
About Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Ol Pejeta conservancy is one of the largest conservancies in East Africa and is also known for the northern white rhinos, with which the only 2 species in the world are remaining.
Besides, it is also the only place in Kenya where you can have chimpanzee sightings.
Even though the chimps are not endemic in Kenya, the conservancy have been in position of offering home to the opharned Chimpanzees since 1900s during the war in Burundi and were rescued.
Ol Pejeta conservancy boast of having over 9 accommodation options, homestays and also lodges.
So, while at Ol Pejeta, you need not to worry about your budget for accommodation.
One unique factor about Ol Pejeta conservancy is that it is less crowded than the rest of park in Kenya.
Indeed this makes Ol Pejeta Conservancy a special destination worth visiting.
Today, get ready for another exciting Kenya safari.It will take approximately 8 hours from Ol Pejeta to Amboseli.
Safari Itinerary
Wake up early enough for for today’s safari.It will take you 8-10 hours to get to Amboseli and therefore there will be alot of driving.
On your way to Amboseli, you will drive through Nairobi. I reccomend that you have stop over at Nairobi before proceeding with the rest of your journey.
Once you arrive at Amboseli, you will most likely get there just in time for dinner and then proceed to bed.
There are several places to stay while at Amboseli National Park.Generally, i would reccomend that you stay within the park during your Kenya safari holiday.
This would certainly reduce distance that you may need to keep up with between park and lodge if you would stay outside park.
However, going by this option would mean that you have higher price to pay.
Alternatively, you may opt for lodges that are just by the Amboseli main gates.
After having full drive from Ol Pejeta, i believe now will be ideal time to enjoy full game drives and what Amboseli has to offer.
At glance, one of what Amboseli has to offer is the famous tusker elephants that have tusks weighing more than 50kgs.
Amboseli and Tsavo are close parks and both are known for the past large tuskers in the world.
Today’s Safari itinerary
For today, get ready for a full game drives at Amboseli National Park.
The gate at Amboseli National Park normally opens at 6am so ensure that you are up and ready for exciting safari early enough.
Early morning safari is always great as it is the time when you can best capture the elephant as they head to swamp to drink water.It is also the best time to capture predators hunting.
Later in the afternoon, proceed to the observation hill where you will have clear view of Mount Kilimanjaro from a distance.
You can enjoy the afternoon lunch while having panaromic view of Mount Kilimanjaro at the background.
Afterwards, proceed for the afternoon game drive.
Just as we did at the Masai Mara, try to be at the park for more time as possible in order to increasing your chances of spotting animals.
The Amboseli National park is quote smaller in size as compared to Masai Mara, but has a lot more to offer with its size.
Amboseli is known for its largest elephants that you can find anywhere else in the world.
The term ‘Amboseli’ is a well coined word from Masai word ‘Empusel‘ which has a literal meaning of dry and dusty place.
Amboseli National Park can fully be explored within 24 hours.
Kenya has been ranked as being one of the best destinations in Africa to visit for a safari, owing to its different Kenya safari tours and deals. For a typical Kenya safari tour, you have several options that you can choose from since safaris are normally categorized into Budget Kenya safari packages, Mid Range Kenya safari packages, Luxury Kenya safari packages, Short stay Kenya safari packages, Medium Stay Kenya Safari Packages and Long stay Kenya safari Packages.
But lets pause, do you really know what makes Kenya a premier safari destination in the entire Africa?It always rolls to the people who take you there.Best tours and travel companies which have years of experience with guides who know what to look for.All our guides are born and raised in Kenya and these parks are some of their “second homes”.
For 2026, there are many aspects and changes that are going to happen in the tourism sector in Kenya. One of the noticeable changes is the review in pricing of the parks. The Kenya major parks that are managed by KWS have reviewed the park fees upwards, so if you are planning for safari in 2026, then expect the cost to be a little higher that for 2025.
In this article, I am going to take you through best Kenya safari tours that you may choose from that suite all types of safari enthusiasts.
Nairobi is normally where most of Kenya safari tours starts from and is also the only city in the world with a national park. If you are looking for the best 1day Kenya safari tour from Nairobi, there are many packages that ranges from budget to luxury safaris.
A typical kenya short stay safari normally ranges between 1 and 5 days.This type Kenya safari tours is ideal for those who may be in Kenya for short while but at thesame time would wish to enjoy bush safaris.Most of Kenya short stay safaris starts from Nairobi.It is Nairobi that has made Kenya short stay safari tours possible due to its location.You can have a 3 Days kenya Safari Trip from Nairobi which offers best of Masai Mara experience.For a short stay in Kenya, we normally recommend clients to choose the 3 Days Fly-in option.You can choose any Kenya fly- in safari option from hundreds of Kenya safari packages that we have or just reach out to our team of Tour consultants and you will be sorted within hours hussle free.Just to note, you dont need to pay anything for any inquiry that you may have.
This is a magical experience safari where you get to have a glimpse of Amboseli from Nairobi.
You will be picked from the hotel or your place of residence early in the morning for your safari tour to Amboseli. The park is normally famous for its beautiful sceneries with the backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro that dominates the landscape of the park.
After arriving with en route game drive, have a short picnic lunch and some rest.
Thereafter, proceed for the afternoon game drive where you will be able to see large herds of elephants within the vicinity.
Later you will check out of the park for your drive back to Nairobi arriving at 6pm and have a drop off at your hotel or residence.
If you are planning for Kenya safari tours in Amboseli, the best time to visit is between June and October as well as January and February. High season period in Amboseli normally happens between December and March as well as July to October. During these months, the parks become busy and the cost of lodges are high.
If you are looking into having the best weather while in Amboseli, then June to September would be the best time for you to make the visit. This is because during these months, there are little rainfall and you will most likely spot animals grazing freely at the savanna fields.
For a one day Kenya safari trips to Amboseli, the costs would range between $230 and $400 per person inclusive of the packed lunch and transfers.
Hot air balloon safari in Masai Mara Maasai village cultural visit
This safari option is best suited for those with limited time in Kenya and would not want to miss a Kenya safari tours.
The Masai Mara Kenya safari trip would take you to the infamous Masai Mara National reserve, with high chances of witnessing the big five.
The Kenya Medium stay Kenya safari tours are normally the most popular safari option and ranges between 4 and 8 days of ultimate bush safari experience with combination of Kenya major national parks.
The medium stay Kenya safari tours normally features accommodation options on comfortable tented camps and lodges and you may opt to choose safari van or land cruiser for your safari tour. The mode of transport to for your safari would mostly be dependent with your budget and also the season that you would wish to go on safari. During the rainy season, most of the parks gets muddy and roads becomes impassable and therefore I would not advice to choose safari van during this season.
For a medium stay Kenya safari tour option, it comes with a lot of flexibilities that may include 7 Days Samburu-Lake Nakuru,Naivasha & Masai Mara, 5 Days Kenya Classic Safari, and 7 Days Best of Kenya Safari tours. These options are quite flexible and allows one to be in position of opting more than one destination making the safari to be more exciting and unforgettable.
You will be picked from your residence or hotel in Nairobi at around 4.00 am for your Masai mara safari on a private safari jeep. Along the way at around 8.00 am, you will stop for breakfast or have to carry picnic breakfast. Arrive at Masai Mara National Reserve at around 9.00 am ready for the days game drive and activities.
Your game drive will start from the Sekenani gate all the way to Mara River and it is an exciting experience.
The Masai mara National Reserve is famous for wildebeest migration whereby over 1.5 million animals move to Kenya which happens between July and November. During this period, it quite easy to spot the big Five.
At around 1pm, you will enjoy packed lunch under the tree at the park overlooking a vast landscape of savanna grasslands. Alternatively, upon request, you can have a buffet lunch at Keekorok Lodge and we would be happy to arrange that for you and normally costs $25 per person.
At 2.45pm, enjoy the afternoon game drive until 4.30pm whereby you will exit the park for your journey back to Nairobi arriving at 8.00pm making it the end of 1 day Kenya Safari Trip from Nairobi.
Transport in a private 4×4 safari jeep with pop-up roof
Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
All park entry fees to Masai Mara National Reserve
Packed picnic lunch
Bottled drinking water during the safari
Pickup and drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or residence
All government taxes and VAT
International flights and visas
Travel insurance and medical cover
Optional buffet lunch at Keekorok Lodge (USD 25 per person)
Tips and gratuities to driver/guide
Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
Maasai village visit (optional)
Items of personal nature such as souvenirs or laundry
This Kenya safari tour is one of the best safaris one can choose from if you want to have a balance of bush luxury safari experience. Your safari will start with an early morning transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli for one day.
The second day you will be transferred to Lake Nakuru National Park with a short stopover at Nairobi for lunch before proceeding with your safari trip to Lake Nakuru. You will arrive in time then check in at your lodge.
If the time allows, proceed for evening game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. As the sun rises in the morning and after breakfast and check out proceed to Masai Mara National Reserve for another exciting Kenya safari experience.
After check in and lunch you will proceed for afternoon game drive then returns back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
The following morning has another exciting game drive after check out and breakfast for half day then return to Nairobi.
Our safari guide will pick you from your hotel or airport early in the morning for Amboseli National Park, a distance of 221.5km and would take approximately 4 hours.
You will arrive at your pre booked lodge around mid afternoon ready for check up and early lunch before proceeding for the afternoon game drives at Amboseli National Park.
Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya’s best rated destinations owing to the diversity of wildlife found in the park and also the beautiful landscapes with Mount Kilimanjaro views in the background. It is situated in the southern parts of Kenya overlooking Mount Kilimanjaro from a distance. The park is home to Kenya’s big five and is the only destination that you can find highly aged elephants in the world such as the infamous Ulrica and Ganesh aged 62 and 61 respectively.
After the afternoon game drive, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Wake up early morning with great views of Mount Kilimanjaro which is also referred to as the roof of Africa as it is the highest mountain in Africa. Enjoy your morning breakfast then proceed for another game drive at Amboseli National Park. Later, check out of the lodge for another exciting journey through the vast savannah through Nairobi for Lake Nakuru National Park experience.
While en route Nakuru, you will pass by the Great Rift Valley stopover point for a little stretching and photography. Later, proceed for 2-3 hours’ drive to Lake Nakuru National Park arriving late afternoon to your lodge for check in, dinner and overnight stay.
On your third day while on safari, wake up early in the morning at 5.30 am ready for breakfast then at 6.00am, proceed for game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park. This is one of unique Kenya safari tour whereby you get to have experience of Kenya major parks in just Five days.
Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the best parks in Kenya with over 350 different bird species and wild animals. While on your game drive, you may come across the endangered white and black rhinos and not forgetting the Rothchild giraffe. Later on, depart for Masai Mara National Reserve arriving in time for late lunch, check in before you proceed with the late afternoon game drives.
When you go to Masai Mara, you are likely to see more animals and bird species than any other park in Kenya and beyond. Some of the most common ones include baboons, grey jackals, zebras, elephants and pride of lions relaxing after heavy meals.
The highlight of Masai Mara normally happens between July and September when the crossing of Wildebeest from Serengeti to Masai Mara through crocodile infested Mara River.
Later in the evening return to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight Stay.
Today you will have a full day experience in Masai Mara National Reserve.This is the best time to have the greatly needed Masai Mara Safari where you may come across the Great Migration happening between July and October.
The Great Wildebeest Migration normally occurs once every year whereby millions of wildebeest crosses the Crocodile infested Mara River.
You have a full day to search for predators such as lions,cheetahs,leopards and also birds in the park.You will have a picnic lunch under a tree inside the park then proceed with your game drives.
Later in the evening, return to the lodge for dinner and restful night. You also have option of indulging on spa and bush dinners on pre select lodges which offers the best luxury experience.
Today, you will wake up early then proceed for your morning game drive as you enjoy your last moments of Kenya Safari tour.The morning hours normally offers the best experience as predators are doing the hunt.
Later on, return to the Lodge for sumptuous breakfast before checking out, typically before 10 am on your way to Nairobi.If you would want to enjoy morning hot air baloon safari, then you may opt for it as well.
This is normally a 1- hour experience whereby you get a bird’s view of the Masai Mara.This is a pure unforgettable Masai mara experience that very few people always get chance to experience.
The drive from Masai Mara to Nairobi normally takes 5-6 hours and you will be dropped at your hotel or airport for flight back home.
Reflect on unforgettable memories that you have created from your Kenya Safari Tours on your way back home!
International flights and visas
Travel insurance and personal medical expenses
Optional activities:
Hot air balloon safari in Masai Mara
Maasai village cultural visit
Spa treatments or bush dinners (if offered)
When you choose a Tanzania Safari Tour, either as the main destination or combine Kenya- Tanzania Safari Tours, it is the ultimate choice.You may opt to choose the main Tanzania Bush Safari or combine Bush and Beach Safari experience.
Or have you always been dreaming of climbing mount Kilimanjaro?Ravina Tours & Travels are called the Tanzania Safari specialists for a reason, that is we offer wide range of Tanzania holiday experience at unbeatable prices!We are always flexible!You can choose one of your best Tanzania holiday tour from our Tanzania safari packages then we customize it the way you would love it be!
We normally offers all types of Tanzania safari experiences from a budget group joining Tanzania Safaris to Ultra-Luxury Safari experiences.During holiday in Tanzania, you will experience some of the best sightings in the world with some being up and close with the animals.
This creates unforgettable lifetime experience!It is only in Tanzania where you can spot millions of animals in one place!If you are fascinated about calving, then Tanzania has it all lined up for you!
Thousands of travellers have booked with Ravina Tours and Travelers for their Tanzania holidays and have always left best safari feedbacks from their unforgettable experiences.You can take time and read their reviews on google reviews, tripadvisor and even safaribookings third party platforms.We guarantee you the best experience for Tanzania Holidays!See you in Tanzania!
Tanzania normally offers most of balanced unforgettable safari experiences for everyone- be it culture, scenery, beach or even wildlife making it an ideal destination for Tanzania holidays.Some of the best places to visit for your unforgettable Tanzania holidays include Serengeti National Park,Ngorongoro crater,Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park.
In case you majorly interested with a touch of paradise while on your Tanzania Holidays, then Zanzibar has it all.With Zanzibar, you get to experience the pristine clear sandy beaches, Swahili Culture,Stone town or even visit the prison island for unmatched Tanzania holidays.
Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is one of the best places to visit, as it beckons vast savannah land and also being hotspot of great migration.It is from here that you will be able to witness the crossing, which happens once every year.
Yes Tanzania is one of the best destination for holidays as it offers diverse experiences ranging from beaches relaxation holidays in Zanzibar,Mountain climbing in Mount Kilimanjaro and also best of bush experiences in Serengeti.If you are planning for safari as a group, family trip,solo adventurers, honeymooners, then Tanzania holidays has it all for you in one place!All you need to do is to request for a quote for your Tanzania holidays by sending an inquiry to Ravina Tours and Travels team.We normally reply within 1 hour from the time of your inquiry.
The ideal number of days that you may require to perfect your Tanzania holiday safari solely depends with your interest but majority of travelers normally spends between 7 and 14 days on their holidays in Tanzania.
You may also opt fro shorter safari holidays in Tanzania between 5-7 days that offers major parks such as Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire.If you have plan of combining your Tanzania safari with other experiences such as Zanzibar holidays or Mount Kilimanjaro trekking, then a 10-14 days safari would be ideal for you. This is because it offers a balanced relaxing experiences. More time for Tanzania holidays would make you appreciate more the variety of wildlife and landscape that Tanzania holidays has to offer.
Some of other factors that you might have to consider while choosing your Tanzania holiday safari duration includes travel time, travel companions and also what you would wish to achieve from activities of your Tanzania holiday.
I normally get this question many times and it would be much better if i should also address it here.The best time to have the best of Tanzania holiday is during the dry seasons, between June and October. During these months, there is great wildlife viewing thus making it the creme de la creme for Tanzania safari holidays. You can think of these months as nature’s blockbuster season as you will get to have sunny skies and wildlife jackpot for great migration.
For the months of December to February, it is like hitting jackpot on your safari.This is because there would be many baby animals everywhere. Notably, the best calving season in the Ndutu and Serengeti regions is between January and march whereby you might experience over 500,000 calves.
Summary of Tanzania Based on Seasons
Peak Season(July-October)
During peak season in Tanzania, the weather is ideal for safari as it is normally sunny and dry accompanied by short humidity.During the peak season, there is great migration and is the best time for Tanzania holidays crossings safaris. Notably, expect the prices to on higher side during peak season with majority of hotels getting fully booked pretty fast.If you are planning for Tanzania holidays during the peak season, it is important to plan early in advance as the accommodations get fully booked fast.
Shoulder Season( January-March)
In Tanzania, the shoulder seasons normally appears from January-March and also from November to December.When you opt to visit during these months, expect to have short rains with humid temperatures. The shoulder season offers best opportunity for those would wish to experience the calving season, with over 500,000 babies being born.If you are planning to have Tanzania holidays during shoulder season, expect the prices of most lodges to be lower than usual and also fewer guests making the experience better.
For November-December, expect to have short rain showers which might not be heavy to disrupt your Tanzania holiday arrangements. Experiencing Tanzania holiday during this time of the year will expose you to wide variety of bird species and beautiful landscapes. Expect to have a relaxed atmosphere during this time.
Tanzania is basically the best destination for honeymooners, as compared to any other destination in East Africa, of which i will cover everything in detail.
Tanzania having one of the most pristine beaches, abundant wildlife sightings and also best landscape, it is undoubtedly the leading honeymoon destination that should not miss in your bucket list.
On top of the list, it should be Serengeti National Park, which is known for its high density of big five.In addition, Serengeti is also well known for the Wildebeest Migration whereby millions of Wildebeest and Zebras crosses the Crocodile infested Mara River to the Kenyan Masai Mara ecosystem. Besides, the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania is also well known to have other popular parks such as Tarangire, Manyara,Ngorongoro and also Ruaha National Parks.
Another phenomenon thing that a Tanzania safari offers is the Mount Kilimanjaro climbing.This is the best Tanzania safari experience for those who would like to have even better bonding at the peak of Africa.
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in Tanzania an is the tallest mountain in Africa with height of 5,895m above sea level. The snow peaked mountain is also home to diverse flora and fauna. Going for Mount Kilimanjaro climbing is one of the best activity that anyone can undertake.
After having your Tanzania safari, a 2 hours cessna will take you to the pristine turquoise waters of Zanzibar where you will get to appreciate the beauty of Zanzibar and Tanzania safari in totality.
Ever since i last went for Tanzania safari, i have been thinking to see if i can have any cons about it. However, it is important that i put this across:
When visiting Tanzania for holiday, avoid the months of March, April and May as it is the period the country receives so much rainfall. Another major con which might be sensitive is in regards to cost. Going on a safari is undoubtedly one of the most expensive thing that you might do but believe me not, it is also the most rewarding in unthinkable ways. For a Tanzania safari, a budget of $300-450 per day would be ideal for a comfort safari experience.
Despite the above cons about Tanzania safari in general, choosing Tanzania as your holiday destination is rewarding through memorable experiences..
Tanzania is undoubtedly one of the best places to go for holiday. The typical cost of Tanzania safari depends on the type, number of days, they type of accommodation that you might be interested in and the season that you would wish to travel.
Budget Tanzania Safari Costs
A budget Tanzania Safari normally costs between $180 and $350 per person per day and it would include park fees, basic accommodations, guided game drives while on safari and meals as per the itinerary.
If you really are on budget and would like to minimize the costs, then what I would urge is to book your safari with local guide. There are many international companies out there who poses as local and when you search the term. ’Tanzania budget safari’ their websites appear on the top.
For a budget safari, expect to join other travelers and have the transport cost shared. Instead of having private game drives, you will explore the Tanzania parks together with other travelers in same tour van or safari jeep. The type of accommodations that you will get on budget safaris are mostly basic consisting of tents, simple lodges or budget campsites. Whereas these accommodation types may not be lavish ones, they place you closer to nature where you experience the beauty of Africa in the best way especially with sound of wilderness.
Best Time to go for Budget Tanzania Safari
In order to have a cost-effective Tanzania safari, you may consider choosing the best season whereby the cost of accommodations and transport is quite low. This normally is during the shoulder season.
March to May: If you would wish to go for budget Tanzania safari on low cost, then choosing March to May may be the best month to choose for your safari. During this time, there is some rain but still is suitable for safari. While some roads might not be passable, wildlife viewing during this time is excellent since the landscape is lush and green.
November- Mid December: During these months, there are short rains and most of the hotels have fewer occupancy. The rates are discounted on both accommodations and park fees. If you are planning to go on budget Tanzania Safari, you may consider joining small group for your tours, stay in campsites while limiting the number of parks that you will consider to visit.
Mid Range Tanzania Safari Costs
For mid-range safari in Tanzania, it normally costs between $300-$600 per person per day, with majority of Tanzania safaris on mid-range costing between $425 and $500 per person per day. What causes the price to be different depends on your accommodation of choice, the duration of days you will be on Tanzania safari and also the season.
Some of the most popular Tanzania mid-range safaris may include destinations such as Serengeti National Park which is incredible for Wildebeest Migration, the Ngorongoro crater offering breathtaking wildlife and has dense wildlife population and Tarangire National Park which is ideal for elephant sightings. In order to optimize on your Tanzania safari costs, you may consider having to book early, focus on 2-3 parks in order to reduce transport and park fees.
Luxury Tanzania Safari Costs
A typical Tanzania luxury safari costs between $600 per day but may even exceed it to up to $1500 per day depending on various factors. Normally, high end safari may include luxury safari lodges, hot air balloon safari options, private vehicles and even chartered flights between destinations.
The best time to go for Luxury Tanzania safari is normally between June and October, when it is quite easier to spot wildlife as they congregate along water spots. The cost of Tanzania luxury safari is typically higher than mid-range and budget safari options with accommodation options only ranging from $400 per night to $1200 per night. For a 5 Days Tanzania Luxury safari, the total cost can range between $4000 to $6500 per person, whereas for a 7 days Tanzania Safari, it may cost $5500 up to $8000.
In most cases, those safari options may exclude the international flights.
The Tanzania luxury safari is basically ideal for those who needs exceptional comfort, ultimate privacy and also curated Tanzania safari experiences. The luxury Tanzania Safari normally offers a thrill of African wildlife with world class hospitality while on your safari.
The type of safari that you choose is normally greatly affected by the type that you would choose. Some of the factors that affects the type of safari which ultimately affects the costs includes the group size, the mode of transport as well as the level of exclusivity that you get from the safari. Whereas the average Tanzania Safari may range between 10-12 days, with the duration of stay mostly depending on key attractions you would like to see and level of comfort that you desire.
Fly- in Tanzania Safari: The Tanzania flying safari offers is basically safari tours by air to the best of Tanzania national parks. The inclusions to those safaris includes all transfers to and from the airports, local flights, luxurious accommodation options, three meals a day and also all game drives as stipulated in the Tanzania luxury safari itinerary. Typically, the Tanzania safari with fly in option may include interconnecting flights on Cessna or caravan flights from the major airports in Tanzania.
Using flights for your safari is truly a fantastic way of catching birds view of major parks in Tanzania. Upon arrival at your destination, you will be met by your guide who will transfer you to your pre-booked luxurious hotel.
I normally get this question almost all the times, that between Tanzania Safari and Kenya safari, which is the best option? Which country should I choose for my unforgettable safari experience?
When it comes to Kenya and Tanzania for a beginner who is planning to go on a first safari, I would say that Kenya is more westernized as compared to Tanzania. It easier to get along with locals in Kenya and even while on Kenya safari since English is the common language spoken. Both Kenya and Tanzania is safe for travel because of lower crime rates. However, you might need to exercise caution when visiting certain towns such as Nairobi, Mombasa and Dar es salaam.
Kenya Safari Vs Tanzania Safari in terms of Park Fees and Conservation Fees
Kenya is one of the best destinations to go for safari especially with some of the famous national parks such as Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Aberdares among other parks.
Park fee charges in Kenya normally ranges between $90 to$200 per person depending on season and park.
Kenya Parks and Park Fee charges comparison chart for 2026
Kenya Parks | Tanzania Parks | |
| Maasai Mara National Park | Serengeti National Park |
Low Season | $100 | $60 |
High Season | $200 | $70 |
Concession Fees | $70 | |
| Amboseli National Park | Tarangire National Park |
Low Season | $ | |
High Season | $ | |
Concession Fees | ||
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| Lake Nakuru National Park | Ngorongoro National Park |
Low Season | $90 | $70 |
High Season | $90 | $70 |
Concession Fees | $70 | |
Vehicle Entrance(Crater) | $295 | |
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| Nairobi National Park | Arusha National Park |
Low Season /High Season | 80 | 70 |
Concession Fees | ||
Vehicle Entrance(Crater) |
If you are planning to for to Africa for safari, then the quality of safari and wildlife experience would probably be the most important factor to consider. The good thing to note is that both countries have the best parks in Africa. For Masai Mara and Serengeti, they both share the same ecosystem with the largest base of wild animals in Africa. The two parks are home to millions of wildebeests, Zebras, Big Five among other animals which contributes immensely to the ecosystem.
Both Serengeti for Tanzania safaris and Masai Mara in Kenya is known for migration safari. This is a once on a year event whereby millions of Wildebeest and Zebras cross River Mara.
