Kenya Safari FAQ: Questions Answered

Choose a package, then send your dates and number of travellers on WhatsApp or through the enquiry form. We confirm availability and the total price in writing, and a deposit secures your booking.

Lipa na M-Pesa, bank transfer and card payments. International guests usually pay in USD by card or bank transfer, and Kenyan residents in KES by M-Pesa.

Yes. A deposit confirms your seats and camp bookings, and the balance is due before departure. The exact amount and deadline are on your written quote.

Usually yes, subject to availability at the camps and parks. Tell us as early as possible. Changes close to departure may carry supplier charges.

Yes, unless the package states otherwise (for example, per night or per day). Each package page also says whether park fees are included.

Yes. Tell us your budget, dates, interests and preferred parks, and we will design a private itinerary with a fixed price. See private safaris.

Yes. We issue invoices for corporate trips, team building and school trips. See team building packages.

About USD 100–150 per person per day on a shared budget tour, USD 230–400 per day mid-range and USD 700+ at luxury camps, plus park fees. Read how much a Kenya safari costs.

For non-resident adults, USD 100 per day from January to June and USD 200 per day from July to December. Citizens and residents pay much lower KES rates. See Masai Mara park fees.

Under KWS's October 2025 rates, USD 90 per non-resident adult, KES 2,025 for Kenya residents and KES 1,500 for East African citizens. See Kenya park fees.

Each package page states it clearly. Some, like the 3-day Land Cruiser camping safari, include park fees, while many budget packages list them separately so you can see the real cost.

International flights, the eTA, tips, drinks, optional activities such as a balloon flight or Maasai village visit, and travel insurance.

A common guide is about USD 10–15 per person per day for your driver-guide, plus a small amount for camp staff. Tipping is always your choice.

Our Nairobi National Park half-day tour, from USD 95. For a multi-day safari, the 3-day Masai Mara group joining safari from USD 308. See affordable safaris.

Late June to October (long dry season and the Great Migration) and January to February (short dry season). See the best time to visit Kenya.

From about July to October, with Mara River crossings peaking in August and September. See migration safari packages.

Three days for the Masai Mara, 4–5 days to add Lake Nakuru or Amboseli, and 7 days for the classic circuit. See how many days you need.

About 270 km, which is 5–6 hours by road or a 45–60 minute flight from Wilson Airport. See Nairobi to the Masai Mara.

No. Rain usually comes in short afternoon showers, the parks are green and prices are lower. Book a 4x4 Land Cruiser for muddy tracks.

The Mara for big cats and the migration, Amboseli for elephants and Kilimanjaro views. With 5 or more days, visit both. See Amboseli vs Masai Mara.

The Mara is closer to Nairobi and better for short trips in July–October. The Serengeti is larger and suits longer trips. See Masai Mara vs Serengeti.

Neutral layers, a warm fleece for early mornings, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars and a soft bag. See our safari packing list.

A shared safari where you join other travellers in one vehicle on a fixed itinerary and departure. It is the cheapest way to safari. See group joining safaris.

A group joining safari is cheaper. A private safari gives flexibility and your own vehicle and guide. See group joining vs private.

Both have pop-up roofs. Land Cruisers are 4x4 and better in the rains and on rough roads, while vans are cheaper. See van vs Land Cruiser.

Yes. Kenya is very family-friendly. Private vehicles and family tents work best. See family safaris.

Yes: private safaris, balloon flights, bush dinners and beach extensions. See honeymoon packages.

Yes. Fly from the Mara to Diani, or take a Tsavo safari from your coast hotel. See bush and beach holidays.

Yes: Tsavo East day trips, 2–3 day Tsavo East and West safaris, and Wasini Island dolphin tours. See safaris from the coast.

Most visitors need an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travel instead of a visa. East African Community citizens and most African nationals are exempt. See the Kenya eTA guide.

Yes. All safaris include Nairobi hotel pickup, and most can start or end at JKIA or Wilson Airport.

Yes, with 6 hours or more and entry authorisation. Nairobi National Park is close to JKIA. See Nairobi layover tours.

Kenya's safari parks receive many visitors every year, and organised safaris with a licensed operator are a well-established way to visit. Check your government's travel advice. See safety tips.

Malaria is present in many parts of Kenya. Ask a travel clinic or your doctor about prevention before you travel, and use insect repellent.

Most camps have some Wi-Fi or mobile signal (Safaricom has wide coverage), but it can be slow or limited in remote areas.

Yes. Masai Mara, Naivasha, Diani and Watamu packages are priced in KES with citizen park rates and M-Pesa payment. See resident packages.

Our road package costs KES 19,950 per person per day, full board, plus citizen park fees. See the Masai Mara residents package.

A Kenyan national ID for citizens, or a valid residence permit or alien card for residents. Without them, non-resident rates apply.

Yes. See Easter packages and December packages. Book early, because these dates sell out.

Naivasha, Hell's Gate, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli or the Masai Mara. See weekend getaways.

Yes, with group transport, student park rates and facilitated activities. See school trips and team building.