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- 155 Masai Mara tour packages with 269 reviews
- Masai Mara Tour Reviews
- Travel Masai Mara National Reserve your way
- Top operators in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Discover Masai Mara National Reserve tours for every budget
- Masai Mara National Reserve tours for every group
- Top Masai Mara National Reserve travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Masai Mara National Reserve
- Masai Mara National Reserve travel guides - curated by our experts
- Contact our Masai Mara National Reserve travel experts
155 Masai Mara tour packages with 269 reviews
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Gorillas & Game Parks
26 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Good focus on the game parks and gorillas. Lots of chances to upgrade for people who were struggling with the camping.”
Emily, traveled in December 2018
Rich wildlife awaits in Masai Mara with full-day game drives and optional balloon safaris. Tepesua Village offers cultural insights, while tracking the Big Five comes alive during dawn and dusk safari drives for optimal animal viewing.
Duration 16 days Destinations Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park, Eldoret, Kampala, Kalinzu Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kisoro, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mbarara, JinjaSee all destinations Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel From $4,895
10% Off- US$4,405You save $490
Full-day 4WD safaris sweep across Masai Mara's plains in search of the Big Five. Traditional Maasai communities in Loita Hills share their culture and customs. Hot air balloon rides provide breathtaking sunrise views over the reserve's wildlife-rich landscapes.
Duration 18 days Destinations Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel From $10,020
5% Off- US$9,519You save $501
Luxury awaits at Zebra River Camp, featuring private verandas and bonfire gatherings overlooking Masai Mara's plains. Morning and afternoon game drives seek out lions, leopards and elephants. Nearby Tepesua Village showcases authentic Maasai cultural experiences and women's craft projects.
Duration 13 days Destinations Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Premium From $14,525
15% Off- US$12,346You save $2,179
3 Days, 2 Nights Masai Mara Group Joining Safari From Nairobi with Complimentary Airport Pickup.
22 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I realized I paid a very high price, there are much better companies for cheaper price and more things included.”
Amanda, traveled in June 2023
Wildlife viewing flourishes from Miti Mingi eco camp's luxury tents. Track lions, cheetahs and elephants during full-day game drives across Masai Mara's western escarpment. The great migration brings 1.5 million wildebeest, while riverside picnics and authentic Maasai villages offer cultural immersion.
Duration 3 days Destinations Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve Age Range 1 to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Perfect Wilderness Tours And Safaris From
15% Off- US$210+$400 local payments
Masai Mara boasts the highest concentration of big cats worldwide. Choose between hiking Oloololo Escarpment or dawn game drives, topped with bush dinners under starlit skies. Hot air balloon safaris provide aerial views of the landscape.
Duration 19 days Destinations Nairobi, Nanyuki, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Gombe National Park, Kigoma, Dar es Salaam Age Range 18 to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures From
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Masai Mara Tour Reviews
Gorilla visit was unforgettable
Gorillas & Game Parks
- Gorillas & Game Parks
Good staff, good fellow travellers, saw the scenery, saw the animals (except leopard), got the "feel" and the vibe. Some long transport days and expect cold showers. Overall really enjoyable and good value. Top highlights gorillas and Hot Air ballooning over the Masai Mara. Don't hmm and haa about it just pay the money and do it!!
Amazing trip. Dreams were made a reality. Gorilla trek was incredible. Balloon flight over the Maasai Mara was breath taking. Visiting the Maasai village was amazing. The Kazinga Channel will leave you in awe... Lots of elephants along the river banks. All of it was just wow
Gorillas & Game Parks
Travel Masai Mara National Reserve your way
Lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and hippos wander around their natural habitat, and wildebeest make their way across the land for their annual migration. The famous Masai Mara National Reserve is a prime destination for a real safari adventure experience.
See all Safari toursOur flagship Masai Mara adventure runs for 15 days and takes you deep into Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for up-close gorilla encounters. You'll follow expert trackers through dense vegetation to observe these remarkable primates in their natural setting. For something different, we've got tours that blend wildlife with genuine cultural experiences at Tepesua Village - here you can train alongside Maasai warriors and get involved with local community initiatives. Photography enthusiasts often choose our specialized 4-day safaris. These focus on prime big cat viewing times at dawn and dusk, plus you can join walking safaris with Maasai guides who share generations of knowledge about the land and its wildlife. Our travelers tell us they love the mix of camping and lodge accommodation - there's something special about falling asleep to authentic African bush sounds. Many tours include boat trips along the Kazinga Channel where you'll spot hippos lounging in the water and loads of birdlife. For a completely different perspective, you can add an optional hot air balloon ride at sunrise; our customers say watching the wildlife movements from above gives them a whole new appreciation of the Mara's scale and patterns.
See all Active toursSelect from our extensive range of 113 fully guided tours to enjoy a worry-free experience through Masai Mara National Reserve with our expert guides leading the way.
See all Fully Guided toursExplore a wide diversity of jeep & 4wd tours through Masai Mara National Reserve. We have 86 adventures that vary from 3 days to 19 days. With the greatest number of departures in February, this is also the most popular time of the year.
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Top operators in Masai Mara National Reserve
- 4.5 (11,926 reviews)
"The Gorilla Experience was amazing, but the overall trip was quite poorly planned. It resulted in us travelling on the bus for8-10 hours a day, often arriving at the camp site only an hour before it was dark. If I had known that this was going to be the case, I would have just flown to Uganda and gone straight to the Gorilla Park! Also our guide was not very good- very little information was given so I felt quite disconnected from the countries.
- Tours
- 2 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Overland Truck
- Response time
- 7h
- Response rate
- 84%
- Average price
- $584
- 4.5 (43 reviews)
"Plus: many animals encountered (4 of the "big five") and quite close, as they can be approached easily in the park. It was great! Minus: no airport pick-up but in the city center, with a cab to pay extra ($60 return). Park fees also quite high ($200/person). Accommodation a little below our expectations and description (hot and cold water problems).
- Tours
- 3 tours
- Age range
- 1 to 100 years old
- Adventure type
- Safari
- Response time
- 16h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $165
- 5.0 (309 reviews)
- Tours
- 1 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 80 years old
- Adventure type
- Safari
- Response time
- 2h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $487
Discover Masai Mara National Reserve tours for every budget
The 3-day budget tours hit the sweet spot for many safari-seekers - you get proper game viewing without breaking the bank. The tented camps are clean and practical with hot showers and reliable power, and you'll head out twice daily to track wildlife. Our groups regularly spot the Big Five, particularly near the western escarpment where animals gather in good numbers. You'll have picnic lunches by the Mara River watching hippos and crocs doing their thing. Most tours swing by Maasai villages though some keep it optional. What makes these tours work so well is how focused they are - you're not spread thin across too many places.
Our luxury safaris really dial up the comfort and special experiences. You'll stay at high-end spots like Saruni Mara and Gorilla Heights where private balconies give you front-row seats to the wilderness. The guides are top-notch and know exactly where to find those harder-to-spot leopards and black rhinos. The extras make these tours special - evening chats with gorilla experts, dinners under African skies and dawn balloon rides over the plains. Our guests love cooling off in infinity pools that overlook active waterholes and sipping sundowners from their private viewing decks.
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Masai Mara National Reserve tours for every type of group
Who are you traveling with?
Group
95 tours in Masai Mara National ReserveThe 3-day group safaris create this great social vibe while keeping costs sensible. Our travelers tell us how quickly everyone clicks over shared wildlife moments and evening campfire chats. We use solid spots like Miti Mingi and Rhino Camp as bases, with guides who really get the group dynamic while tracking animals. Seeing lions on the hunt or watching the wildebeest move through gets even better when you're sharing it with new friends - many stay in touch long after heading home.
Small Group
80 tours in Masai Mara National ReserveVisit Masai Mara National Reserve with fewer travelers, ensuring more immersive activities.
Private / Personalized
54 tours in Masai Mara National ReservePrivate safaris give you total freedom with your own guide and vehicle. You can spend as long as you want at each sighting, which photographers especially appreciate. These tours use premium lodges like Saruni Mara and let you shape each day as you go. Our travelers really value being able to adjust their game drive times based on energy levels and interests, plus they can add extras like local village visits or balloon flights without working around other people's schedules.
Top Masai Mara National Reserve travel itineraries to fit your plans
Three-day Masai Mara safaris from Nairobi work well for quick wildlife trips, following the Great Rift Valley route down to the reserve. You'll do morning and afternoon game drives when animals are most active - our travelers really like this schedule. The camps are solid picks like Miti Mingi or Rhino Camp with proper beds, hot showers and power in the tents. Between game drives spotting lions, elephants and other Big Five animals, you'll visit Maasai villages to learn their ways of life. Many guests tell us they love having picnic lunches by the Mara River watching hippos and crocs in their natural habitat. If you want to see the savannah from above, the optional balloon ride at dawn runs about $380 - it's particularly good during the migration season.
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Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve
Demographics
For travelers heading out solo, our longer tours running 11-15 days let you really explore beyond just Masai Mara, taking in places like Bwindi Impenetrable Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park. You'll find yourself tracking chimps through Kalinzu Forest, watching hippos in the Kazinga Channel and swapping stories with new friends around the evening campfire. The groups stay small at 8-16 people, so you quickly get to know everyone, and we include cooking classes in local villages which are great for mixing with both locals and fellow travelers. No single supplement fees here - you get your own tent or room without paying extra. Our solo travelers tell us they love how the mix of wildlife watching and village visits creates natural moments to connect with others in the group.
Our 3-day Masai Mara family safaris come with spacious tented camps that give parents and kids their own comfortable space to relax. The guides are really good with children - they explain wildlife facts in fun ways and keep everyone interested during game drives. You'll head out early when animals are most active, then mix things up with afternoon visits to Maasai villages where the kids can learn traditional dances and try making local crafts. Families love our riverside picnic spots where you can watch hippos and crocodiles while having lunch, and we time the evening drives so everyone's back at camp before darkness falls. The whole schedule works around normal meal times and rest periods which keeps everyone happy.
- Solo Travelers101 tours
- Couples14 tours
- Seniors (50+)23 tours
Best time to visit Masai Mara National Reserve
- Spring 2025
Spring brings excellent value with tours that blend wildlife and cultural experiences nicely. The 4-day itineraries make good use of those clear mornings - you'll explore in custom 4x4s and spend time in authentic Maasai villages connecting with local communities. Some guests opt for touches of luxury at places like Saruni Mara, where giraffes wander past private balconies. Others prefer the intimacy of smaller camps, with dinners under the stars and early game drives to catch big cats on the hunt. The spring light creates perfect conditions for photography, especially around the hippo pools and river crossings.
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- 120 tours
- Summer 2025
Summer is migration season, and our tours are set up to give you the best chance of catching this natural spectacle. The multi-destination routes let you pair the migration with gorilla tracking in Uganda or chimpanzee visits in Kalinzu Forest. Longer tours take in Lake Nakuru's rhinos, Queen Elizabeth National Park's wildlife and also cultural visits to places like Tepesua Village. You can mix camping in premium locations with stays at riverside lodges, plus options for dawn balloon flights over the plains. The cultural side runs deep - from cooking in local villages to evening chats with conservation experts.
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- 121 tours
- Fall / Autumn 2025
Fall tours balance wildlife viewing with cultural immersion, offering various accommodation styles and trip lengths. Multi-country options combine Masai Mara's big cats with Uganda's gorillas and also Rwanda's cultural sites. The shorter 3-4 day tours focus on quality game viewing with guides who know just where to find those elusive leopards and black rhinos. The smaller group sizes this season are perfect, whether you're at luxury lodges with infinity pools overlooking waterholes or in well-appointed tented camps that blend comfort with authentic safari atmosphere. Many tours include genuine exchanges with Maasai communities and visits to local conservation projects. Perfect Africa Safari is currently the top choice for Masai Mara tours according to our travelers, with guide George consistently going above and beyond to personalize each trip. His local knowledge helps spot the Big 5, and he takes time to explain wildlife behavior, tracking techniques and also ecosystem dynamics. The company includes meaningful visits to Maasai villages where guests can learn about traditions, daily life and cultural practices without feeling rushed or touristy. For travelers on a tighter schedule or budget, the 3 Days, 2 Nights group safari from Nairobi offers a solid introduction to the Mara. Guide Sammy works hard to create good experiences despite the more basic setup. The accommodations and meals vary in quality, but the wildlife viewing opportunities remain strong. Our travelers note that while this shorter option doesn't allow for deeper cultural immersion or extended game drives, it still provides real safari experiences with skilled spotting of animals in their natural habitat. The key difference comes down to the level of personalization and time available. Perfect Africa Safari builds in flexibility to linger at special sightings, adjust schedules based on wildlife patterns and also explore cultural aspects in depth. The shorter group option follows a more fixed timeline but still delivers core safari elements at a lower price point.
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- 120 tours
- Winter 2025 / 2026
Winter in the Masai Mara offers a more intimate safari experience when the plains are less crowded. The 3-day tours hit all the right spots - heading out at dawn when predators are most active, full days exploring the western escarpment and also relaxed picnic lunches by the Mara River where hippos and crocodiles gather. You can choose between comfortable lodges like Keekorok or well-equipped tented camps that put you right in the action. The game drives deliver consistently, with our guides regularly tracking down lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and also rhinos.
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Masai Mara National Reserve travel guides - curated by our experts
Masai Mara Facts: 8 Things Not To Miss Before Visiting
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Masai Mara Animals: Check what Animals to Spot on Safari
Check out TourRadar's cheat sheet of animals in Masai Mara. We provide an overview of animals you can encounter in this impressive national reserve.
Best Time to Visit Masai Mara: Month by Month Infographic
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Masai Mara Fees: Check Park Fees, Excursion & Safari Cost
If you are planning a safari adventure in Masai Mara, this short guide will help you understand the fees and prices you can expect during your visit.
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