# Masai Mara Safari - An independent guide to Masai Mara safaris from Nairobi, comparing group tours, prices, park fees, seasons and travel logistics.

> This is an independent travel guide to Masai Mara safaris from Nairobi. It compares group safari prices and durations, explains park entry fees, access by road and air, and the best seasons to visit. It is not an operator, a seller of travel or a booking platform.

Site: https://masaimarasafari.tours/
Language: en. Currency: USD. Country: Kenya, in the south-west of the country.
Facts checked: 2027.

## Verified facts
- Mara Triangle conservation fees for non-resident adults are USD 100 per person per day from 1 January to 30 June and USD 200 from 1 July to 31 December. Source: https://www.maratriangle.org/conservation-fees-1
- Mara Triangle entry is free for children aged 0 to 8, and non-resident children aged 9 to 17 pay USD 50 per day in both seasons. Source: https://www.maratriangle.org/conservation-fees-1
- A Mara Triangle entry ticket is valid from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm whatever the time of entry and does not carry overnight. Source: https://www.maratriangle.org/conservation-fees-1
- Mara Triangle park fees are not accepted in cash, only by M-Pesa and credit card. Source: https://www.maratriangle.org/conservation-fees-1
- Visitors must show a passport, National ID or birth certificate to get a resident or citizen rate, otherwise they pay the non-resident rate, and a driving licence is not accepted. Source: https://www.maratriangle.org/conservation-fees-1
- Mara Conservancy lists Air Kenya, Safarilink, Fly540, Mombasa Air Services, Aeronav and Boskovic Air Charters as airlines with daily scheduled flights to the Mara. Source: https://www.maratriangle.org/flying-to-the-mara-triangle-2
- When more than five vehicles wait at a Mara Triangle sighting, viewing time is limited to 10 minutes and waiting vehicles stay 100 metres back. Source: https://www.maratriangle.org/visit/park-rules
- The speed limit in the Mara Triangle is 50 km/h on graded roads and 30 km/h on other tracks, with speed cameras on some roads. Source: https://www.maratriangle.org/driving-to-the-mara-triangle-2
- Foreign travellers must apply for the Kenya eTA before arriving, starting at USD 30 for normal processing of up to 72 hours, and every traveller in a group needs their own eTA. Source: https://etakenya.go.ke/faqs
- Kenya has two rainy seasons, the March to May long rains and the October to December short rains, and the best time to visit the Mara is the dry season June to October. Source: https://meteo.go.ke/documents/1353/State_of_the_Climate_Kenya_2024_v1.pdf
- Mara Conservancy puts the migration at 1,245,000 wildebeest, 200,000 Burchell's zebra, 18,000 eland and 500,000 Thomson's gazelle, reaching the Mara Triangle by the Sand River around June. Source: https://www.maratriangle.org/maratriangle/wildebeest-migration

## Tours listed on this site
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- 3 Days 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari in a 4WD Jeep (Outside the City Market on Muindi Mbingu Street, Nairobi, if not staying in a pickup area, operated by Perfect Wilderness Tours and Safari) - from $199 per person, 3 days, rated 4.6 from 656 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/3-day-masai-mara-safari/#tour-1 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/nairobi-l267/from-nairobi-3-days-2-nights-maasai-mara-group-safari-t248792/
- 3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep (City Market, operated by Perfect Safaris) - from $183 per person, 3 days (72 hours), rated 4.9 from 771 reviews on Viator. Page: https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/3-day-masai-mara-safari/#tour-2 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Nairobi/3-days-group-joining-safari-to-Maasai-Mara-with-a-Land-Cruiser-Jeep/d5280-60115P44
- 3-Day Maasai Mara Safari with 4WD Land Cruiser (Outside the City Market on Muindi Mbingu Street, if not within pickup areas, operated by Joyina Safaris) - from $228 per person, 3 days, rated 4.7 from 126 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/3-day-masai-mara-safari/#tour-3 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/nairobi-l267/from-nairobi3-days-masai-mara-group-safari-with-landcruiser-t465519/
- 3-Days Maasai Mara Group Safari by 4WD (Your hotel in the Nairobi city center or Westland area, operated by Excellent Gamespotting Adventures) - from $238 per person, 3 days, rated 4.5 from 249 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/3-day-masai-mara-safari/#tour-4 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/nairobi-l267/from-nairobi-3-days-maasai-mara-group-safari-by-4wd-t543586/
- 3 Days Maasai Mara Small Group Safari- Jambo Mara Lodge (Nairobi hotel pickup, drop-off at your Nairobi hotel, operated by Lewenei Tours and Safaris Limited) - from $570 per person, 3 days, rated 4.9 from 18 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/3-day-masai-mara-safari/#tour-5 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/nairobi-l267/3-days-maasai-mara-small-group-safari-jambo-mara-lodge-t629251/
- Day Trip to Maasai Mara Reserve & Maasai village (Your hotel or residence in Nairobi, operated by Niroskos Tours And Safaris) - from $190 per person, 13 hours, rated 4.6 from 110 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/masai-mara-day-trip-from-nairobi/#tour-6 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/nairobi-l267/nairobi-day-trip-to-maasai-mara-reserve-maasai-village-t696125/
- Day Tour to Maasai Mara Reserve (Pick up from hotels, residences or the airport within Nairobi city, operated by Valent Tours & Travel) - from $225 per person, 12 hours, rated 5.0 from 83 reviews on Viator. Page: https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/masai-mara-day-trip-from-nairobi/#tour-7 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Nairobi/Day-Tour-to-Maasai-Mara-Reserve-From-Nairobi/d5280-5503354P15
- 2 Days Maasai Mara Group Safari in 4WD Jeep (City Market, Muindi Mbingu street, Nairobi, if not within the pickup area, operated by Winny Safaris Africa) - from $230 per person, 2 days, rated 4.3 from 26 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/2-day-masai-mara-safari/#tour-8 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/nairobi-l267/from-nairobi-2-days-maasai-mara-group-safari-in-4wd-jeep-t1234905/
- Overnight Safari To Maasai Mara (Kenya Safari Bookings) - from $210 per person, 2 days, rated 4.8 from 17 reviews on Viator. Page: https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/2-day-masai-mara-safari/#tour-9 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Nairobi/2-days-masai-mara-trip/d5280-85499P8
- 4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Group Safari (Free pickup from airport or hotel within Nairobi, operated by Excellent Gamespotting Adventures) - from $333 per person, 4 days, rated 4.6 from 99 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/masai-mara-lake-nakuru-safari/#tour-10 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/nairobi-l267/from-nairobi-4-day-maasai-mara-and-lake-nakuru-group-safari-t501646/
- 4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Jeep Safari (The Bencia office, room 26c, 1st floor, Uganda House, Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, operated by Bencia Africa Adventure & Safaris) - from $1,300 per person, 4 days, rated 4.7 from 89 reviews on Viator. Page: https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/masai-mara-lake-nakuru-safari/#tour-11 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Nairobi/3-Day-Masai-Mara-with-Transfers-Included/d5280-14455P1
- 6 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli-Ultimate Kenyan Safari (Explorers Wild Adventures) - from $580 per person, 6 days, rated 4.8 from 68 reviews on Viator. Page: https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/masai-mara-amboseli-safari/#tour-12 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Nairobi/6-Days-Camping-Safari-in-Masai-Mara-Lake-Nakuru-and-Amboseli-National-Park/d5280-120028P14
- 6-Day Group Safari to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli (Pickup from your Nairobi hotel or the airport, operated by Perfect Safaris Africa) - from $750 per person, 6 days, rated 4.6 from 19 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/masai-mara-amboseli-safari/#tour-13 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/nairobi-l267/6-day-group-safari-to-masai-mara-lake-nakuru-and-amboseli-t763466/
- Maasai Mara: Hot Air Balloon Safari & Champagne Breakfast (4 pickup location options: Ololaimutiek Village, Keekorok, Sekenani, Narok County, operated by Perfect Wilderness Tours and Safari) - from $495 per person, 1h 10m, rated 4.8 from 37 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/masai-mara-hot-air-balloon/#tour-14 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/keekorok-l247032/maasai-mara-hot-air-balloon-safari-with-a-bush-breakfast-t254357/
- Balloon Safari in Maasai Mara (Hotel pickup and drop off included, operated by Kenya Safari Bookings) - from $593 per person, 4 hours, rated 4.0 from 4 reviews on Viator. Page: https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/masai-mara-hot-air-balloon/#tour-15 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Maasai-Mara-National-Reserve/Balloon-Safari-in-Maasai-Mara/d50267-85499P17

## Guide pages
- https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/2-day-masai-mara-safari/ - 2-day Masai Mara safaris from Nairobi for 2027: 1 night, an evening game drive, park fees and pickup zones compared. Check availability.
- https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/3-day-masai-mara-safari/ - 3-day Masai Mara safaris from Nairobi for 2027: 2 nights, 2 game drives, camp or lodge and park fee rules compared. Check availability.
- https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/best-time-for-masai-mara-safari/ - Plan your Masai Mara safari for 2027: June to October suits wildlife and the migration. Compare months, rain, park fees and tours.
- https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/how-many-days-in-masai-mara-safari/ - How long to book in 2027: a 13-hour day trip, 2 days, or 3 days with one full day in the reserve. Compare trip lengths and pick yours.
- https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/how-to-get-to-masai-mara-safari/ - Fly or drive from Nairobi to the Masai Mara in 2027? Compare airlines, pickup times, park fee rules and road safaris, then pick yours.
- https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/is-the-masai-mara-safari-worth-it/ - Is a Masai Mara safari worth it in 2027? 3-day trips from $183, the migration months and a reserve fee that doubles in July. Read the verdict first.
- https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/masai-mara-amboseli-safari/ - Compare 6-day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli safari packages for 2027, with the day-by-day route, park fees and extras. See the options.
- https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/masai-mara-day-trip-from-nairobi/ - Plan a Masai Mara day trip from Nairobi in 2027. Tours run 12 to 13 hours with a pre-dawn pickup. Compare the two day tours and the fees.
- https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/masai-mara-hot-air-balloon/ - Two dawn balloon flights over the Masai Mara in 2027: 1 hour aloft, camp pickup and breakfast. See which camps are excluded and book.
- https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/masai-mara-lake-nakuru-safari/ - Compare two 4-day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru safaris for 2027: nights, group size, park fees and the day plan. Check availability.
- https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/masai-mara-safari-cost/ - What a 2027 Masai Mara safari really costs: listed prices, the 12-hour park ticket, two fee seasons and the extras. See what each listing leaves out.
- https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/masai-mara-safari-vs-serengeti-safari/ - Kenya or Tanzania for a 2027 safari? Fee seasons, the June herd arrival, the 12-hour ticket and which side suits which trip. Compare both.
- https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/what-to-wear-masai-mara-safari/ - Pack for cool dawns and warm middays on a Masai Mara safari in 2027: colors, layers, shoes and the soft-bag rule. See the full checklist.
- https://masaimarasafari.tours/guides/where-to-stay-for-masai-mara-safari/ - Camps, lodges and Nairobi pickup zones for a Masai Mara safari in 2027, plus the 12-hour fee rule. Pick your base and check availability.

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