Line 3 · Safari

Maasai Mara with kids

Kenya

Best timeJul–Oct
Getting thereFly
Good forSafari, Wildlife & national parks, History & culture
DocumentsPassport needed

The Great Migration, with river crossings from July to October, plus visits to Maasai villages.

Most camps take kids 6+. Family tents and private vehicles cost extra.

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What it costs

Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.

Where you stayEstimated total*
Budget (1★)$2,760
Mid-range (3★)$5,530
Luxury (5★)$14,380

*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.

Best time to go

  1. JanGood
  2. FebGood
  3. MarOff
  4. AprOff
  5. MayOff
  6. JunGood
  7. JulBest
  8. AugBest
  9. SepBest
  10. OctBest
  11. NovGood
  12. DecGood

Top attractions in Kenya

  1. Maasai Mara National ReserveBig cats and the migration
  2. Mara RiverWildebeest crossings
  3. Mara TriangleQuieter western side
  4. Mara conservanciesFewer vehicles, night drives
  5. Maasai villageCultural visit
  6. Sheldrick Wildlife TrustElephant orphanage, Nairobi
  7. Giraffe CentreFeed Rothschild's giraffes
  8. Nairobi National ParkWildlife with a skyline
  9. Karen Blixen MuseumOut of Africa house
  10. Lake NaivashaHippos and Crescent Island

Where to eat in Kenya

  1. Bush breakfasts$$$Included at camps
  2. Carnivore$$Nairobi grill house
  3. Talisman$$$Karen
  4. Java House$Kenyan café chain
  5. Mama Oliech$Fried tilapia
  6. About Thyme$$Garden restaurant

Things to do

  1. Hot-air balloon safariDawn over the Mara
  2. Watch a river crossingJuly to October
  3. Bush breakfastIn the open savanna
  4. Visit a Maasai villageDance and crafts
  5. Night driveIn conservancies
  6. Walking safariWith Maasai guides
  7. Feed giraffesGiraffe Centre
  8. Elephant orphan feeding11am daily at Sheldrick
  9. Boat ride on Lake NaivashaHippos
  10. SundownerDrinks at sunset

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