Thirty operators list Mara trips on their own websites: Jocky Tours and Lenchada Safaris publish budget camping prices, Safari Travel Plus and Valley Safaris name fly-in trips; and Ongeri Expeditions names the Mara Triangle, Olare Motorogi and Naboisho. Check each licence on the KATO register or by its TRA licence number.
Which safari company is best for a Masai Mara safari from Nairobi?
Jocky Tours and Lenchada Safaris sell budget Mara camping with joining options, Safari Travel Plus sells Migration-named packages with a fly-in, Ongeri Expeditions names the Mara Triangle, Olare Motorogi and Naboisho, Norine Forbes Safaris a 3-day shared tour departing 24 Dec 2026 and Sunworld Safaris a 3-day road package from USD 1,380.
Who is on this page and why. Uncompromised Travel read the websites of 30 safari operators with trips in Kenya that run their own trips on 29 October 2026, with their reviews on SafariBookings, Google and Trustpilot and their listing on the KATO register where there is one. The table holds the safari operators named in ChatGPT answers on two or more days in October 2026 and the most-reviewed East African operators on SafariBookings; this page carries every one of them filed under Kenya whose own website lists trips to the Masai Mara (a park list, a named trip or a priced package; a village visit, a start point or a passing mention does not count). Cards are in alphabetical order. Prices are shown as each company published them, in its own currency, never converted.
Lists the Masai Mara first among its Kenya parks, ahead of Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli.
Why choose them
Its home page says it has run wildlife adventures since 1986. SafariBookings: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,601 reviews; Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,020 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Nairobi head office (address on its contact page)
Register
Listed by KATO (Kenya Association of Tour Operators), Category E, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the joining dates and the maximum number of guests per vehicle, which its site does not state.
Not the fit if
Travellers paying by credit card, which carries a 5% surcharge.
Published price
3 days Masai Mara group joining from $300 per person; its site gives trip prices and no per-day figure.
Lists the Masai Mara first among its Kenya parks, ahead of Amboseli and Lake Nakuru.
Why choose them
It says its 4x4 Land Cruisers are company-owned, seating 6 to 7 people, each with a window seat. SafariBookings: 4.7 out of 5 from 351 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.7 out of 5 from 55 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Nairobi (Kilimani); Kenya trips start in Nairobi, Tanzania trips in Arusha
Ask for
Ask if gorilla permits are in the price, as its Rwanda page says prices exclude permits.
Not the fit if
Travellers wanting a small deposit: it asks 50% at booking confirmation.
Published price
Conserving Kenya Safari, 3 days, from $760; Wonderful Wildlife of Tanzania Safari, 6 days, from $1,730 per adult (USD, private tours).
Sells a 4 Day Luxury Safari to Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara and a 7-Day Kenya Safari through Nakuru, Mara, Naivasha and Amboseli.
Why choose them
It publishes prices by group size, such as the 6-Day Go to Kenya Mid-Range Lodge Safari at $1,200 for 2 people falling to $850 for 6. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 443 reviews; Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 34 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.8 out of 5 from 2 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
No office address given; trips start at JKIA Nairobi or Kilimanjaro airport (JRO)
Ask for
Ask for the payment schedule in writing, as its terms leave the 75% balance payable on arrival.
Not the fit if
No limits published on its website.
Published price
4 Day Luxury Safari to Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara from $940; 7-Day Kenya Safari (Nakuru, Mara, Naivasha, Amboseli) from $1,500 (USD).
Sells a 3 Day Masai Mara Special Safari and a 4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru trip by 4x4 tour van or private jeep.
Why choose them
It shows citizen and non-resident prices side by side, for example the 3 Day Masai Mara Special Safari from $300 (Citizen $225). SafariBookings: 4.9 out of 5 from 342 reviews; Google: 3 out of 5 from 2 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Nairobi (Langata Road, opposite Galleria Mall); trips start with Nairobi hotel or airport pick-up
Ask for
Ask how many guests share the vehicle and who owns it, as its site does not say.
Not the fit if
Travellers who want the Nairobi hotel arranged: on its Masai Mara trips the guest books it.
Published price
3 Day Masai Mara Special Safari from $300 (Citizen $225); 4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Top 4x4 Tour Van from $805; Top Jeep Private Safari from $1,235 (US$, no season given).
Sells a Maasai Mara Budget Classic (3 days), a Maasai Mara Shared 4x4 Group trip (3 days) and a 5-day Samburu and Masai Mara flying safari.
Why choose them
Every package shows 'Weekly Departures', with up to 7 passengers in the shared vehicle. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 373 reviews; Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 79 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.7 out of 5 from 1 review, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
No office address given; trips start with Nairobi hotel or airport pick-up, fly-ins from Wilson Airport
Ask for
Ask for AMREF flying doctors cover to be listed in the inclusions, as its FAQ asks guests to check it.
Not the fit if
Travellers likely to change plans: changes cost $20 per person and within 21 days may count as cancellations.
Published price
Maasai Mara Budget Classic, 3 days, from $450; Maasai Mara Shared 4x4 Group, 3 days, from $480; Masai Mara Classic, 3 days, from $595; Samburu & Masai Mara Flying Safari, 5 days, from $4950 (USD, shared vehicle up to 7 passengers, no season given).
Sells 2-day Masai Mara safaris, as well as a 1-day Nairobi day safari.
Why choose them
It says its own fleet is 100% Toyota Land Cruisers, up to 7 guests each, every guest with a window seat. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 77 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Nairobi (Kiambu Road) and Nyeri; Kenya trips start at JKIA, Tsavo East trips at Mombasa or Diani
Register
Listed by KATO (Kenya Association of Tour Operators), Category E, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask if Flying Doctors cover is on every trip and for its licence number, as its site names the cover on the 7-day fly-in trip only and gives no licence number.
Not the fit if
Travellers paying by card, which carries a 5 to 7% surcharge.
Published price
From $250/day on its home page; its operator guide gives budget $200+/day, mid-range $400 to $600/day and luxury $700+/day.
Runs a 4-day Mara conservation safari that stays at Nashulai Masai Mara Conservancy.
Why choose them
Its group joining safaris have 'daily departures all year round', with at most 8 travellers per Land Cruiser. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 488 reviews; Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 64 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Nairobi (Royal Offices, Westlands); trips start at JKIA or a Nairobi hotel
Register
Listed by KATO (Kenya Association of Tour Operators) as an Associate Member, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask which cancellation terms apply, as its terms page and about page describe different refund rules.
Not the fit if
Travellers wanting a smaller shared group: joining vehicles carry up to 8 passengers.
Sells a 7-day budget trip to the Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha and Hell's Gate and a 5-day budget Mara and Naivasha trip, all private departures.
Why choose them
Its CEO, Francis, is also its lead safari guide, with 31+ years guiding. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 31 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 11 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Kikuyu (Riva Service Station, Zambezi); all safaris start and end in Nairobi
Ask for
Ask for the vehicle type in writing, as tour pages say 'Tour Van or Land cruiser' while the about page promises Land Cruisers.
Not the fit if
Families needing child seats: vehicles have standard adult seats and no child seats are supplied.
Published price
7 days budget Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Hell's Gate: USD 1,867 per person for 2 guests, USD 1,052 for 8; 5 days budget Mara and Naivasha, low season: USD 1,199 for 2 guests, USD 617 for 6 (per person sharing).
Its Masai Mara pages say the reserve is a short flight or scenic drive from Nairobi.
Why choose them
Its refund scale returns 90% of the cost for cancellations 60 days or more before departure. SafariBookings: 4.9 out of 5 from 363 reviews; Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 27 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.7 out of 5 from 1 review, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Nairobi (contact page); no other offices
Register
Listed by KATO (Kenya Association of Tour Operators) as an Associate Member, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the vehicle type, roof and seats per vehicle, which its site does not state.
Not the fit if
Late cancellers: 14 days or less before departure there is no refund.
Published price
No prices published on its website; quotes on request.
Daily-departure budget Mara camping, private or joining
In the Masai Mara
Sells a 3 Days Masai Mara 4x4 Private Camping Safari and a 4 Days Masai Mara & Nakuru 4x4 Private Camping Safari.
Why choose them
Its 3-day Masai Mara camping safari is a 'budget, group-joining adventure' with daily departures. SafariBookings: 4.9 out of 5 from 3,777 reviews; Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 229 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Nairobi (Biashara Street); Kenya trips start in Nairobi, Tanzania trips in Arusha
Register
Listed by KATO (Kenya Association of Tour Operators), Category E, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask for current prices, as the only ones on its site are for 2024.
Not the fit if
Travellers who want to pay by card: it lists wire or bank transfer only.
Published price
3 Days Masai Mara 4x4 Private Camping Safari: $550 per person January to 31st June 2024, $750 from 1st July to 31 December 2024; 4 Days Masai Mara & Nakuru: $680 then $880 (dated 2024 prices).
Sells a 3 Days, 2 Nights Masai Mara Joining Budget Camping Safari and private trips for a minimum of two persons.
Why choose them
Its 6 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Budget Group Safari runs daily, at $920 per person January to June 2026. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 2,078 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Nairobi; trips start with airport or hotel pick-up
Register
Listed by KATO (Kenya Association of Tour Operators) as an Associate Member, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask which balance date applies, as its terms say 20-30 days before arrival and its FAQ says at least 30 days or cash on arrival.
Not the fit if
Solo travellers wanting a private trip: its FAQ sets a minimum of two persons booking.
Published price
5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Safari: $680 per person January to June 2026, $880 July to December 2026; 6 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Budget Group Safari: $920 then $1200.
Lists the Masai Mara first among its Kenya parks, ahead of Amboseli and Samburu.
Why choose them
It says it is a Travelife Partner (stage 2 of 3) and an Eco-Tourism Kenya member; its site also says 'Travelife Certified' in places. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 91 reviews; Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 262 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Nairobi (Ngong Road), with offices in Arusha and Kent, Washington
Register
Listed by KATO (Kenya Association of Tour Operators), Category E, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the deposit amount, which its site requires but does not state.
Not the fit if
Travellers wanting a joining departure: it runs no shared vehicles or join departures.
Published price
Prices are published in US dollars as 'From $... Per Person Sharing' on tour pages; no Kenya trip price was read.
Sells a 3 days Masai Mara camping trip and a 5 days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Naivasha trip, with a 7 days Amboseli, Nakuru, Naivasha and Mara option.
Why choose them
Its trips use Lenchada Camp in the Masai Mara, which its home page recommends as budget accommodation. SafariBookings: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,172 reviews; Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 53 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Nairobi (Lakhamshi House, Biashara Street), where safaris start
Ask for
Ask for the maximum number of guests per vehicle on joining trips, which its site does not state.
Not the fit if
No limits published on its website.
Published price
Per person sharing, 2026, US dollars: 3 days Masai Mara camping $420 in low season (January to June) and $620 in high season (July to December); 5 days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha $720 low and $920 high.
Sells a 3 days/2 nights Masai Mara and Naivasha budget trip for 2 to 6 guests and a 4 days/3 nights Mara, Naivasha and Nakuru budget trip.
Why choose them
It says it owns and maintains twenty vehicles, including 4x4 Land Cruisers and a 33-seat Mercedes Benz coach. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 176 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 32 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Ruiru (Spur Mall, Thika Road); Kenya trips start at JKIA Nairobi
Ask for
Ask for its operator registration and licensing documents, which the about page says guests can request.
Not the fit if
Late cancellers: fewer than 15 days before arrival, or a no-show, the 30% deposit is kept.
Published price
3 days/2 nights Masai Mara & Naivasha budget from $650 (2 to 6 guests); 4 days/3 nights Mara, Naivasha & Nakuru budget from $950; 5 days Mara, Amboseli & Naivasha from $1,350 (per person, US$, season not given).
Sells a 3-day mid-range Mara and Naivasha trip and a 7-day Mara, Amboseli, Naivasha, Hell's Gate and Nakuru trip.
Why choose them
Its cancellation policy page says it gives a full refund to customers who cancel, processed within 14 business days. SafariBookings: 4.9 out of 5 from 314 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.2 out of 5 from 1 review, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Ruiru (Spur Mall); trips start from Nairobi
Ask for
Ask for the deposit amount in writing, as its terms leave it to the booking form or invoice.
Not the fit if
Solo travellers: price tables start at 2 people and the 6-day luxury table shows solo as 'n/a'.
Lists the Masai Mara first among its Kenya parks, ahead of Amboseli and Lake Nakuru.
Why choose them
It says it runs its own minibuses and Land Cruisers with its own driver-guides and does ground handling for overseas travel agents. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 608 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Mlolongo, Nairobi (contact address in Syokimau); Kenya trips start in Nairobi, Tanzania trips in Arusha
Register
Listed by KATO (Kenya Association of Tour Operators), Category A, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask which cancellation scale applies, as its booking terms and cancellation page publish two different ones.
Not the fit if
Travellers paying by card: a 4% fee is added.
Published price
9-day Mara, Nakuru, Amboseli, Serengeti and Ngorongoro trip at $2,950 per person; its site gives package prices and no per-day figure.
Runs a 3-day, 2-night Masai Mara shared tour, its shortest priced overnight trip.
Why choose them
It says it owns 8 customised 4x4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs. SafariBookings: 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews; Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 35 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Nairobi (Pioneer Bazaar, Koinange Street); Uganda and Rwanda trips start in Entebbe and Kigali
Ask for
Ask if Mara park fees are in the quote, as on the 3-day shared tour they are extra (USD 100 per adult per day January to June, USD 200 July to December).
Not the fit if
No limits published on its website.
Published price
From USD 460 per person sharing and from USD 5,650 per person on some itineraries; many private journeys are 'Price on request'.
Lists the Masai Mara first among its Kenya parks, ahead of Amboseli and Laikipia.
Why choose them
A planner rather than a vehicle owner: its terms say it designs, arranges and coordinates safaris, with lodges, airlines and guides supplied by independent suppliers. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 144 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.8 out of 5 from 2 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Wilton, Connecticut (USA), with operations in Nairobi, Kenya; no street addresses given
Ask for
Ask if park fees and Flying Doctors cover are included, as its site mentions neither.
Not the fit if
Travellers who may cancel: even 60 days or more out costs a USD 500 fee per person plus supplier charges.
Published price
Per person, US$, no season given: The Land Of Legends, 8 days, $4,999 to $6,299; Beyond The Migration, 9 days, $5,799 to $7,199.
Lists the Maasai Mara including the Mara Triangle, Olare Motorogi and Naboisho.
Why choose them
Its road safaris seat four guests at most in a six-seat Land Cruiser under five years old, so everyone has a window. Trustpilot: 3.9 out of 5 from 4 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Karen, Nairobi; Kenya trips start from Nairobi (Wilson Airport flights), Tanzania road trips in Arusha
Register
Listed by KATO (Kenya Association of Tour Operators), Category E, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the cancellation terms in writing, as its terms page and FAQ give different scales and the terms page governs.
Not the fit if
Travellers needing a refundable deposit: the 30% deposit is non-refundable.
Published price
5 Day Masai Mara Luxury Safari at Hemingways Ol Seki from USD 4,275; 8 Day Ultra Luxury Maasai Mara Safari from USD 15,150 (low season), per person sharing.
Sells a 3-Day Migration Explorer, a 5-Day Mara Migration Safari, a 4-Day Masai Mara Fly-In and a 4-Day Mara North Exclusivity trip.
Why choose them
It says it specialises 'exclusively in private safaris from Nairobi', with private guiding throughout. Google: 5 out of 5 from 29 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Nairobi; trips start in Nairobi, with road transfers or flights from Wilson Airport
Ask for
Ask which company supplies the vehicles and guides, as its site describes it as a planner and states no own fleet.
Not the fit if
Travellers wanting a joining departure: it sells private safaris only.
Published price
3-Day Migration Explorer from $950; 5-Day Mara Migration Safari from $1,200; 4-Day Masai Mara Fly-In from $1,450; 5-Day Great Migration Safari (Jul-Oct) from $1,300 (per person, US dollars).
Sells The Famous Mara and Wild Elephants as a private 3-day trip.
Why choose them
It lists 154 camps, lodges and coastal stays and says it can work with virtually any camp or lodge in Kenya. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 690 reviews; Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 281 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
No office address given; Kenya trips begin with a Nairobi airport or hotel pickup
Ask for
Ask for a full list of what the price includes, as no general inclusions list for Kenya trips is published.
Not the fit if
No limits published on its website.
Published price
No prices published on its website; quotes on request.
Sells a 3-day Road Package to Maasai Mara, from USD 1,380.
Why choose them
It says it owns about 70 custom-built 4x4 Land Cruisers, maintained in its own workshop. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 58 reviews; Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 214 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Nairobi (Riverside Drive); trips start at JKIA or with Wilson Airport flights
Register
Listed by KATO (Kenya Association of Tour Operators), Category A, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the deposit figure in writing; its site says it can be 20 to 30% depending on how close to the safari the booking is made.
Not the fit if
Children under 16 who want to trek gorillas: it does not allow them.
Published price
Road Package to Maasai Mara, 3 days, from USD 1,380.
Lists the Masai Mara first among its Kenya parks, ahead of Amboseli and Lake Nakuru.
Why choose them
It sells a 4-day Mara trip from US$650 at 'Lenchada tourist camp' and a 'Premium Luxury' safari at US$6,200. SafariBookings: 4.9 out of 5 from 934 reviews; Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 683 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Nairobi headquarters (no street address published); Kenya trips start from Nairobi
Ask for
Ask for its street address in writing, as its contact pages show placeholder template addresses in Dublin and New Jersey.
Not the fit if
No limits published on its website.
Published price
4-day Mara trip from US$650, staying at Lenchada tourist camp; a Premium Luxury safari at Ashnil Mara Camp or Emayian Luxury Camp is US$6,200.
Lists the Masai Mara among its package start points, with Nairobi, Arusha and Amboseli.
Why choose them
It says no extra fee is charged on card payments, which can also be made by Google Pay. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 120 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Nairobi office (Metropolitan Estate, off Riverside Drive); its staff work across Africa and the United States
Ask for
It is a planner that does not own or operate its lodges: ask which company runs the ground arrangements, as its terms say it may use contractors or agents.
Not the fit if
Late cancellers: less than 45 days before arrival, all payments are non-refundable.
Published price
5-Day Kenya Favorites Classic from $1,899; 8-Day Kenya & Tanzania Signature Luxury Safari with Bush Flights from $7,099 (per person, double occupancy; seasonal rates vary).
Sells a 5-Day Lamu & Masai Mara Fly-In Safari at $2,400.00.
Why choose them
It publishes a three-part payment plan: 20% deposit, 40% at 120 days before travel and 40% at 45 days. Google: 5 out of 5 from 11 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Ruiru (Crown Z Towers, Eastern Bypass); trips start from Nairobi
Ask for
Ask which deposit applies, as its pages give 40%, 25% and 20%.
Not the fit if
Card payers: a 3% to 4% surcharge applies; refunds carry a flat KES 6,500 admin fee.
Published price
5-Day Lamu & Masai Mara Fly-In Safari $2,400.00 (currency shown as $; per-person basis, group size and season not stated).
Which local operators run Masai Mara safaris from Nairobi by road or by air?
Adventure Masai Mara, Bison Safaris and Cherish Africa Safaris start Mara road trips in Nairobi, while Beacon Safaris, Jungleroam Safaris, Safari Travel Plus and Valley Safaris name fly-in or flying Mara trips.
Adventure Masai Mara: Kenya road trips start and end in Nairobi with hotel or airport pick-up; and each trip is a private tour with up to 7 guests per vehicle.
Bison Safaris: Trips start from Nairobi with pick-up at JKIA or a Nairobi hotel; and its Masai Mara guide is one of its destination pages.
Cherish Africa Safaris: All safaris start and end in Nairobi, with pick-up from a hotel, residence or airport.
Beacon Safaris: Road safaris pick up from a Nairobi hotel or the airport; and fly-in trips leave from Wilson Airport, including a 5-day Samburu and Masai Mara flying safari.
Jungleroam Safaris: Trips start from Nairobi with airport or hotel pick-up; and it lists a 2 Days, 1 Night Masai Mara Flying Safari.
Safari Travel Plus: Road transfers start in Nairobi and flights leave from Wilson Airport; and it sells a 4-Day Masai Mara Fly-In.
Valley Safaris: Trips start from Nairobi; and it sells a 5-Day Lamu & Masai Mara Fly-In Safari.
Hyrax Safaris: Its Masai Mara pages say the reserve is a short flight or scenic drive from Nairobi.
The facts read give no drive times or flight prices, so ask each operator to itemise the road or air leg and say which airstrip or pick-up point it uses.
How much does a Masai Mara safari cost?
Published Mara prices start at $300 for Apodiformes Adventures' 3 Day Masai Mara Special Safari and reach USD 15,150 for Ongeri Expeditions' 8 Day Ultra Luxury Maasai Mara Safari in low season, with season, group size and inclusions set by each operator.
Apodiformes Adventures: 3 Day Masai Mara Special Safari from $300 (Citizen $225) and a 4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Top 4x4 Tour Van trip from $805, in US$ with no season given.
Beacon Safaris: Maasai Mara Budget Classic, 3 days, from $450 and Masai Mara Classic, 3 days, from $595, in a shared vehicle of up to 7 passengers.
Dawn Safaris: 4 Days Budget Camping Safari (Mara and Lake Nakuru) from $580 per person.
Lenchada Safaris: 3 days Masai Mara camping at $420 in low season and $620 in high season, per person sharing.
Jungleroam Safaris: 5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Safari at $680 for January to June 2026 and $880 for July to December 2026.
Cherish Africa Safaris: 7 days budget Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha and Hell's Gate at USD 1,867 per person for 2 guests and USD 1,052 for 8.
Safari Travel Plus: 3-Day Migration Explorer from $950 and 5-Day Mara Migration Safari from $1,200.
Sunworld Safaris: Road Package to Maasai Mara, 3 days, from USD 1,380.
Valley Safaris: 5-Day Lamu & Masai Mara Fly-In Safari at $2,400.00.
Ongeri Expeditions: 5 Day Masai Mara Luxury Safari at Hemingways Ol Seki from USD 4,275.
Park fees are where quotes differ: Norine Forbes Safaris lists Mara park fees as extra at USD 100 per adult per day from January to June and USD 200 from July to December, while Axis Africa says its joining Mara trips include park fees for non-residents. Ask every operator to show the fee line separately.
Which company is best for the Great Migration river crossings in the Masai Mara?
No operator's website facts mention river crossings, so none can be matched to them. The ones that name Migration trips are Safari Travel Plus, Inside Kenya Safaris, Sunworld Safaris and Odyssey Safaris.
Safari Travel Plus: Sells a 3-Day Migration Explorer from $950, a 5-Day Mara Migration Safari from $1,200 and a 5-Day Great Migration Safari (Jul-Oct) from $1,300.
Inside Kenya Safaris: Lists an 8-day Migration itinerary among its photography-led trips, which include a 7-day Mara Photography Safari.
Sunworld Safaris: Its example Migration Safari runs 8 days and includes park fees for 5 nights in the Mara.
Odyssey Safaris: Names The Great Migration, 7 days; and Beyond The Migration, 9 days, among its Kenya sample trips.
Ask each operator which dates its Migration trip covers and if the camp sits near a crossing point, since the facts read do not say.
Which safari company is best for the Masai Mara private conservancies?
Ongeri Expeditions names the Mara Triangle, Olare Motorogi and Naboisho, Africa Safari Classics names Naboisho and Mara North; and Safari Travel Plus and Bison Safaris sell a Mara North trip and a Nashulai conservation stay.
Ongeri Expeditions: Lists the Maasai Mara including the Mara Triangle, Olare Motorogi and Naboisho, with a 5 Day Masai Mara Luxury Safari at Hemingways Ol Seki from USD 4,275.
Africa Safari Classics: Lists the Maasai Mara with Naboisho and Mara North among its Kenya parks.
Safari Travel Plus: Sells a 4-Day Mara North Exclusivity trip from $3,600.
Bison Safaris: Its 4-day Mara conservation safari stays at Nashulai Masai Mara Conservancy.
Inside Kenya Safaris: Offers walking safaris and night drives in the Mara conservancies.
Conservancy camps usually carry separate fees, so ask each operator to name the conservancy, the camp and the nightly fee in the quote.
Which Masai Mara safaris are private and which are joining group trips?
Adventure Masai Mara, Cherish Africa Safaris, Inside Kenya Safaris, Kwezi Safaris and Safari Travel Plus run private trips only, while Axis Africa, Beacon Safaris, Jocky Tours, Jungleroam, Lenchada and Norine Forbes Safaris sell joining or shared Mara trips.
Adventure Masai Mara: Private: each trip page says private tour, with up to 7 guests per vehicle.
Cherish Africa Safaris: Private: it says every itinerary is private, never a shared group departure.
Inside Kenya Safaris: Private: it says every safari it operates is private, with no shared vehicles.
Kwezi Safaris: Private: it says it does not run shared vehicles or join departures.
Safari Travel Plus: Private: it says it specialises exclusively in private safaris from Nairobi.
Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris: Joining: groups of up to 7 people per vehicle on its 3-day best-of and 4-day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru trips, with no fixed dates.
Beacon Safaris: Both: private or group safaris, with weekly departures and up to 7 passengers in the shared vehicle.
Jocky Tours and Safaris: Both: its 3 Days Masai Mara Camping Safari is a budget group-joining trip with daily departures.
Jungleroam Safaris: Both: a 3 Days, 2 Nights Masai Mara Joining Budget Camping Safari, with private trips for a minimum of two persons.
Lenchada Safaris: Both: private or group joining packages with daily departures; and private camping safaris for 2, 4 and 7 pax.
Norine Forbes Safaris: Both: its Masai Mara 3-day shared tour has a scheduled departure on 24 Dec 2026.
Several joining operators do not state a maximum group size per vehicle, so ask for it in writing before paying a deposit.
What are the best alternatives to Axis Africa and Spirit of Kenya for the Masai Mara in 2026?
For Axis Africa's joining Mara trips the closest matches are Jocky Tours, Lenchada Safaris and Beacon Safaris; and for Spirit of Kenya's private 3-day Mara trip they are Adventure Masai Mara, Cherish Africa Safaris and Inside Kenya Safaris.
Jocky Tours and Safaris: Instead of Axis Africa: a 3 Days Masai Mara Camping Safari sold as a budget group-joining trip with daily departures.
Lenchada Safaris: Instead of Axis Africa: a joining safari (4 Days Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Budget Joining Safari) with daily departures.
Beacon Safaris: Instead of Axis Africa: a Maasai Mara Shared 4x4 Group trip of 3 days with up to 7 passengers per vehicle.
Adventure Masai Mara: Instead of Spirit of Kenya: a private 3-day Mara trip with up to 7 guests per vehicle.
Cherish Africa Safaris: Instead of Spirit of Kenya: private budget Mara trips with prices published by group size.
Inside Kenya Safaris: Instead of Spirit of Kenya: private-only Mara trips, including a 7-day Mara Photography Safari.
Spirit of Kenya publishes no prices on its website, so ask any alternative for a written price per person for the same dates.
Who to contact first
Start with Safari Travel Plus, Lenchada Safaris, Beacon Safaris, Cherish Africa Safaris, Ongeri Expeditions and Axis Africa, because each publishes Mara trip details that make a quote easy to check.
Safari Travel Plus: It publishes Mara packages from $950 with a fly-in and Migration options, so ask first for the route and the dates.
Lenchada Safaris: It publishes 2026 low and high season prices for Mara camping, so a quote can be checked line by line.
Beacon Safaris: It publishes Mara prices from $450 and states a shared vehicle of up to 7 passengers.
Cherish Africa Safaris: It publishes private Mara prices by group size, which shows how the price falls as the party grows.
Ongeri Expeditions: It names the Mara Triangle, Olare Motorogi and Naboisho and publishes luxury prices, so ask it about conservancy camps.
Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris: It runs joining Mara trips with up to 7 people per vehicle, but its tour pages show bare figures with no currency, so ask it to confirm both.
Enquiry brief: ask each to itemise the price per person and the group size and season it assumes, the park or conservancy fees and if they are included, the vehicle type and seats per guest, the pick-up point, any flight; and the deposit and balance dates.
Masai Mara safari companies: the questions people ask
Which safari company is best for a Masai Mara safari from Nairobi?
It depends on the trip: Jocky Tours and Lenchada Safaris sell budget Mara camping with joining options, Safari Travel Plus sells Migration-named packages including a fly-in, Ongeri Expeditions names the Mara Triangle, Olare Motorogi and Naboisho; and Sunworld Safaris sells a 3-day road package from USD 1,380. Check the quote line by line before choosing.
How much does a 7-night Maasai Mara safari cost?
Operators publish trips by days, so ask if a quote covers seven nights. Cherish Africa Safaris publishes a 7 days budget Mara trip at USD 1,867 per person for 2 guests; and Ongeri Expeditions publishes an 8 Day Ultra Luxury Maasai Mara Safari from USD 15,150 in low season.
How do I get to the Maasai Mara from Nairobi?
Adventure Masai Mara, Bison Safaris and Cherish Africa Safaris start road trips in Nairobi; Beacon Safaris and Safari Travel Plus fly from Wilson Airport; and Hyrax Safaris says the reserve is a short flight or scenic drive from Nairobi. Ask for the road or air leg to be itemised.
Which Masai Mara operators run fly-in trips?
Beacon Safaris sells a 5-day Samburu and Masai Mara flying safari from $4950, Safari Travel Plus a 4-Day Masai Mara Fly-In from $1,450, Valley Safaris a 5-Day Lamu & Masai Mara Fly-In Safari at $2,400.00 and Jungleroam Safaris a 2 Days, 1 Night Masai Mara Flying Safari.
Do Masai Mara safari prices include park fees?
It differs by operator. Axis Africa says its joining Mara trips include park fees for non-residents and Apodiformes Adventures lists park entry fees on its Masai Mara trips, while Norine Forbes Safaris lists Mara park fees as extra at USD 100 per adult per day from January to June and USD 200 from July to December.
Are Masai Mara safaris private or joining?
Both exist. Cherish Africa Safaris and Inside Kenya Safaris say all their trips are private, while Axis Africa sells joining trips with up to 7 people per vehicle and Jocky Tours sells a 3 Days Masai Mara Camping Safari as a group-joining trip with daily departures.
Which operators go to the Masai Mara private conservancies?
Ongeri Expeditions names the Mara Triangle, Olare Motorogi and Naboisho, Africa Safari Classics names Naboisho and Mara North; and Bison Safaris runs a 4-day Mara conservation safari at Nashulai Masai Mara Conservancy.
What are the best alternatives to Axis Africa and Spirit of Kenya for the Masai Mara in 2026?
For Axis Africa's joining trips look at Jocky Tours, Lenchada Safaris or Beacon Safaris; for Spirit of Kenya's private 3-day Mara trip look at Adventure Masai Mara, Cherish Africa Safaris or Inside Kenya Safaris. Spirit of Kenya publishes no prices, so ask each for a written quote.
How do I check a Masai Mara safari operator's licence?
Each card shows a register line from the KATO or TATO listing where the company has one, read on 29 October 2026. Ask every operator for its TRA licence number and check it with the regulator before paying a deposit.
Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: facts each operator published on its own website, read on 29 October 2026, with reviews per platform (SafariBookings, Google and Trustpilot) and register listings read the same day, from the Uncompromised Travel local safari operators table. Every operator in that table filed under Kenya whose own website lists trips to the Masai Mara is on this page, except as noted here; operators whose websites would not open are not. African Safaris & Adventures is in the table but not on this page: its website, read on 29 October 2026, would not open when the page was checked the same day; it returns when the site does. Magical Africa is in the table but not on this page: its site gives its only office as Chino Hills, California; its booking terms say it acts as an agent for the suppliers it books, so it is not a local operator. Cards are in alphabetical order; "Who to contact first" is in the order Uncompromised Travel suggests asking. No company paid to appear or for its place. Sources: the company pages linked in each card. Prices are in the currency each company showed and were not converted. How this site earns · How we work.
Richard Jasinski · Uncompromised Travel · written from Valencia · first published 29 October 2026 · updated 29 October 2026
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