Best Masai Mara Safari Packages from Nairobi

1. Type of Tour Vehicle

Some of the best Masai Mara Safari packages usually involve the use of a 4X4 Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep tour vehicle that is very comfortable and have the best offroad capabilities. This means they will rarely get stuck in the park when it rains.

These vehicles have pop up roof which enables a traveller to view game from the top without any obstruction. Some tour vehicles also open on the side which is very good for wildlife photography.

At Kifaru Discover Safaris, we usually use the 4X4 Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep tour vehicle with a pop-up roof. We can also use the open side tour land cruiser (on request) for those people with that preference especially wildlife photographers.

A minivan tour vehicle with pop up roof is also okay for a game drive for those traveling on a budget. It is not as spacious and comfortable as a 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep tour vehicle but still okay.

2. Expert Guides

It is good to ensure that you book your Maasai Mara safari with a tour agency or company that has professional local expert guides. These guides have very good knowledge of the Fauna and Flora.

The tour guides will give you a lot of interesting information about the animals and plants leaving you amazed.

Maasai Mara National Reserve has more than 90 species of mammals and over 550 species of birds and thus having an expert guide who can identify various species is very important.

The local guide will also give you unique facts about the Maasai Mara, the Maasai people, and traditions.

Kifaru Discover Safaris has some of the best expert local guides who not only grew up near national parks and reserves but have also studied tour guiding.

3. Package Inclusives

An all-inclusive Maasai Mara package ought to have things like transport, accommodation, full board meals (lunch, dinner, and breakfast), tour guide fees, drinking water and even park entry fees (where possible).

Maasai Mara National Reserve is located in remote area and getting any supplies there including basic food items is a challenge. It is thus highly recommended to go for an all-inclusive package to ensure that all your needs are covered in this area.

However, for the park entry fees paid to the Maasai Mara National Reserve you can pay in cash (in dollars) at the gate. It is free for kids below 8 years.

If the package has extra activities like a Maasai Village Manyatta tour even better. You may also consider a package that give a Hot Air Balloon ride as an extra option. This ride will cost you more but it is worth it.

4. Type of Hotel and Category

Hotels in Maasai Mara are either located inside the park or outside the park in private conservancies or ranches. The hotels inside usually cost more and the traveller has to pay for park fees for all the days they will be staying in the hotel.

Staying inside or outside the park also depends on personal preferences and budget. In the park you are highly likely to get animal visits right to your tented camp or lodge and hearing howling lions and hyenas at night is very common. However, some hotels outside the park also have some wild animals especially those in conservancies.

Hotels in Maasai Mara are also classified into 4 categories; budget/economy, mid-range/comfort, luxury or luxury plus. Where the luxury and comfort increase across the board as well as the cost. Best Masai Mara safari packages from Nairobi price ranges from 350 USD to 1800 USD per person depending on number of days, hotel category, number of people traveling together, and inclusives.

You can either chose a 2 day Masai Mara safari from Nairobi, 3-day Masai Mara safari from Nairobi, or 4 day Masai Mara safari from Nairobi or more days.