A Masai Mara safari costs from about USD 308 per person for 3 days (group joining, before park fees) up to USD 1,500+ per day for luxury camps. Full breakdown.
A 3-day Masai Mara safari from Nairobi costs from about USD 308 per person on a shared group joining budget tour, plus park fees of USD 100–200 per day. Industry ranges for 2026 are about USD 250–350 per person per day for budget, USD 350–600 for mid-range and USD 700–1,500+ for luxury camps.
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| Level | Typical cost per person per day | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Budget / group joining | From about USD 100 (our shared tours) to USD 350 | Shared van or Land Cruiser, budget tented camp outside the gate, full board |
| Mid-range | USD 350–600 | Private vehicle, permanent tented camp or lodge, en-suite rooms |
| Luxury | USD 700–1,500+ | Conservancy camp, fly-in, private guide, all-inclusive |
Industry ranges are from published 2026 operator guides and usually exclude park fees.
A group joining tour at USD 308, plus 2 park days at USD 200, comes to about USD 708 per person before tips. The same trip in March is about USD 508, because the park fee is USD 100 per day.
Book a shared group joining safari by road between January and June, stay at a budget camp near Sekenani or Talek gate, and schedule your drives to use as few 12-hour park tickets as possible.
From about USD 308 per person on a shared budget tour, plus USD 100–200 per day in park fees. Mid-range private safaris are usually USD 1,000–1,800 per person for 3 days.
Since the 2026 fee increase, it is one of Africa's more expensive reserves for non-residents in high season. January–June travel and group joining tours keep it affordable.
A common guide is USD 10–15 per person per day for your driver-guide, plus a small amount for camp staff, but tips are always at your discretion.
The 3-day Masai Mara group joining safari is the most affordable way to see the Mara: you share a pop-up roof vehicle with up to 6 other travellers, leave Nairobi daily, stay two nights in a budget tented camp and get a full day of game driving in search of the Big Five.
The 3-day Masai Mara camping safari by 4x4 Land Cruiser includes two Masai Mara park entries, two nights in an en-suite tented camp, all meals and game drives.
The 4-day Masai Mara budget safari gives you two full days in the reserve instead of one, which doubles your chances of seeing leopard, cheetah and a Mara River crossing in migration season.
Written by the Seemore Tours & Travels team in Nairobi. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will update it.
