Direct answer
A 3-day/2-night Masai Mara road safari from Nairobi costs USD 220–588/pp sharing (budget) to USD 2,850–5,350 (luxury fly-in). A 7-day Mara and Amboseli mid-range circuit runs USD 2,100–3,500/pp sharing; luxury 7-night itineraries reach USD 6,000–10,500/pp. Park fees, conservancy surcharges, and bush flights add 25–40% on top of lodge rates.
Quick facts
- Full expanded guidance for this topic is updated regularly by our safari planners.
- Gorilla and chimp permits should be secured early in peak season.
- Licensed safari operators handle park fees, guides, and in-country support.
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation is strongly recommended.
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