Unrivaled Safaris Across East Africa

As of October 6, 2026, non-Kenyan visitors staying under 12 months must hold mandatory travel health insurance issued under the government-approved scheme. Costing $44 plus processing fees (totaling ~$52 per traveler), the policy provides a $50,000 minimum cumulative coverage limit for medical emergencies, hospitalization, and evacuation. Read this guide to understand ETA portal blocking rules, proof of coverage requirements, foreign policy exceptions, and step-by-step purchase instructions.

Maasai Mara accommodation varies from budget tented camps and mid-priced safari lodges to exclusive luxury retreats such as Angama Mara, Mara Plains, and Mahali Mzuri. The type of place you select—whether a property within the National Reserve (which gives you direct access to the migration rivers) or a private conservancy camp (for example Mara North or Naboisho, which offer less crowded drives, night safaris, and walking tours)—will affect your daily experience. Compare lodge and camp arrangements, the seasonal breakdown of park fees, and the options of flying in rather than driving.

Small-group safaris in Kenya limit the number of passengers in each vehicle to between six and eight, thus ensuring that each guest gets a window seat and has easy access to an expert driver-guide in the pop-up roof 4x4 vehicles. These safaris vary in length from four-day visits to the parks to eleven-day itineraries that include trips to the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and Lake Nakuru, and they provide an intimate wildlife experience without having to pay for a private charter. Continue reading to compare the different vehicle configurations, the lengths of the itineraries, seasonal game viewing, and the contents of the packages.