How much does a Kenya safari cost in 2026?
What you get at each price level, from a two-day Mara trip to a week-long fly-in safari, what's included in a package price, and the extras people forget to budget for.
It’s the first thing almost everyone asks, and it’s a fair question, because safari prices online range from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands. The honest range for Kenya in 2026 looks like this.
Rough prices per person
These are per person, sharing a room, for a safari that includes your lodge or camp, meals, park fees, a vehicle with a driver-guide, and transfers from Nairobi. International flights are extra.
| Style of trip | Typical price per person | What it usually looks like |
|---|---|---|
| Short break (2–3 days) | about $400 – $1,600 | One park, usually the Mara or Amboseli, by road, mid-range lodge |
| Classic week (5–7 days) | about $1,800 – $3,500 | Two or three parks, comfortable lodges, private 4x4 |
| Fly-in or luxury | $4,000 and up | Small camps, light-aircraft flights between parks, more private time |
The same trip can cost noticeably less in the green season (roughly January to March, and April to June if you don’t mind rain), because lodges drop their rates.
To see real examples, our 2-Day Maasai Mara sits at the start of that first band, the 7-Day Best of Kenya is a typical classic week, and the Ultimate Fly-In Kenya is the luxury end. Every trip page shows the current price.
What moves the price most
Where you sleep. This is the biggest difference between a $2,000 week and a $6,000 week. A good mid-range lodge is comfortable, clean and well run. The top camps give you more space, better food, fewer guests and often a better location.
Driving or flying. Driving between parks is cheaper and you see the country on the way. Flying saves hours and costs more. On a short trip, flying can be worth it just to get more time in the park.
Private or shared vehicle. A private 4x4 means you set the pace and nobody else decides when to leave a sighting. Shared vehicles are cheaper and can be sociable, especially if you’re travelling alone.
The time of year. July to October and Christmas are peak. You’ll pay more and should book early.
What’s included in our package prices
Our safari packages include:
- lodge or camp accommodation, with the meals listed on the trip page
- park and reserve entry fees
- your safari vehicle and a professional driver-guide
- airport pickup in Nairobi and the transfers in your itinerary
Each trip page lists exactly what’s included and what isn’t, so check the details there, especially for beach and combination trips.
What people forget to budget for
- Kenya eTA (the online entry permit): apply at etakenya.go.ke before you fly. We can help with the form.
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation cover. Please don’t skip it.
- Tips: a common guideline is around $10–$20 per person per day for your driver-guide, plus something for lodge staff, usually in a shared box.
- Drinks at lodges, unless the trip is marked all-inclusive.
- Optional extras like a balloon flight over the Mara, a Maasai village visit or a night in Nairobi before your flight home.
A simple way to decide
Pick the number of days you have, then pick whether you’d rather drive or fly. That gets you most of the way to a price. If you tell us your dates, how many of you are travelling and a rough budget, we’ll show you what fits.
Start with the trip planner, or send us a message on WhatsApp.
