Discover the
Maasai Mara.
Game drives, the Great Migration and extraordinary places to stay. Explore the experiences you love, then let us shape your own private safari.
Private safaris · Thoughtful planning · Wild encounters
Meet the wild.
Discover the Big Five and the wildlife beyond them.
About the Maasai Mara.
The Maasai Mara National Reserve is in Narok County, Kenya, beside Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. Its grasslands, acacia trees and riverine woodland form part of the wider Serengeti–Mara ecosystem.
Seasonal migrating herds share this landscape with resident wildlife. Lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and black rhinos live in the Reserve. The wider Mara is also a homeland of Maasai communities. In Maa, “mara” means spotted or dotted.
The Reserve and its surrounding conservancies have different access arrangements and wildlife-viewing rules. Understanding the distinction helps you choose where to stay and which experiences to include. For practical questions, search the Mara FAQs.
What will your Maasai Mara moment be?
Follow a wildlife trail, rise above the plains or spend time with your Maasai hosts. Start with what moves you.
Out on a game drive
Explore the plains with a guide, and give the wildlife time to surprise you.
Above the savannah
See the landscape from a different perspective on a balloon safari.
A cultural connection
Discover a different part of the Mara through a visit arranged with your hosts.
Through your lens
Look for the light, notice the details and make space for the photograph.
Swipe to explore more experiences.
Follow the herds. Find your moment.
The Great Migration follows rain and fresh grazing across the Serengeti–Mara ecosystem. River crossings are wild, unpredictable events. They are never a timetable.
Explore the seasonal story and dated field reports, or compare months to find the right balance of wildlife, weather and pace for your visit.
Wildlife throughout the year · Herds follow the rains · Crossings are never guaranteed
A safari that feels like yours.
All our safaris are private, with your own vehicle and guide. These road packages start and finish in Nairobi. Choose the time you want in the Maasai Mara, then shape the details with us.
Prices vary by season. Indicative starting estimates use two adults sharing and non-resident adult park fees. Final quotes depend on travel dates, accommodation and party size. Road packages include arrival and intermediate wildlife days. The standard departure is breakfast and a direct early return without a game drive or departure-day Reserve entry, following the confirmed camp and sector departure conditions. An optional departure-morning drive costs extra, including applicable additional entry, must fit the return itinerary and must be explicitly added to the quote.
Classic Mara Explorer
A focused introduction to Reserve game drives and the open plains.
From USD 1,250 per person sharing
Mara Wildlife Discovery
An extra day to explore different habitats and enjoy a slower pace.
From USD 1,750 per person sharing
Ultimate Mara Experience
A longer stay combining wildlife, a hosted cultural visit and outdoor meals.
From USD 2,500 per person sharing
Complete Mara Explorer
Five nights at a Reserve or nearby camp, with daytime wildlife drives and a river-sector excursion.
From USD 3,000 per person sharing
Your final quote depends on dates, accommodation and party size. These Reserve and nearby-camp land packages include the scheduled meals, private transport and guiding, Reserve entry and compulsory selected-property charges. International flights, entry documents, insurance, tips and optional balloon flights are separate. Drinks depend on your confirmed camp and experiences.
Find your kind of stay.
A simple tented camp, a comfortable lodge or a luxury retreat: choose a base that suits the way you want to experience the Maasai Mara.
Camps & comfortable lodges
Compare rooms, facilities and the location that works for you.
Your Mara adventure, made clearer.
Choose your season
Compare the months for weather, wildlife and the experience you want.
Plan your journey
Explore road and flight options, entry arrangements and practical details.
Know the costs & rules
Understand safari budgets, Reserve entry and responsible wildlife viewing.
What does a private safari include?
Your vehicle and guiding are private to your travelling party. The written quote confirms your camp, room, scheduled meals, transfers, game drives, Reserve entry and compulsory property charges. Your camp may host other guests. Optional balloon flights are quoted separately and normally use a shared basket; a private charter can be requested. Explore the safari cost guide.
Can I plan around a river crossing?
You can choose a suitable season and allow time near the herds, but a crossing cannot be guaranteed. Rain, grazing and the herds’ movement shape the experience. Use the migration guide and discuss your interests when requesting a quote.
Where do I start if this is my first safari?
Choose your preferred dates, number of travellers and the experiences you would love to include. Our planning guide helps with the practical steps. For Kenya entry arrangements, check the Kenya eTA portal before finalising your travel plans.
Your next great story starts here.
Tell us when you want to travel, who is coming and what you would love to experience. We will help shape your private Maasai Mara safari.
