Line 3 · Safari
Maasai Mara with kids
Kenya
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.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →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 stay | Estimated 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
- JanGood
- FebGood
- MarOff
- AprOff
- MayOff
- JunGood
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepBest
- OctBest
- NovGood
- DecGood
Top attractions in Kenya
- Maasai Mara National ReserveBig cats and the migration
- Mara RiverWildebeest crossings
- Mara TriangleQuieter western side
- Mara conservanciesFewer vehicles, night drives
- Maasai villageCultural visit
- Sheldrick Wildlife TrustElephant orphanage, Nairobi
- Giraffe CentreFeed Rothschild's giraffes
- Nairobi National ParkWildlife with a skyline
- Karen Blixen MuseumOut of Africa house
- Lake NaivashaHippos and Crescent Island
Where to eat in Kenya
- Bush breakfasts$$$Included at camps
- Carnivore$$Nairobi grill house
- Talisman$$$Karen
- Java House$Kenyan café chain
- Mama Oliech$Fried tilapia
- About Thyme$$Garden restaurant
Things to do
- Hot-air balloon safariDawn over the Mara
- Watch a river crossingJuly to October
- Bush breakfastIn the open savanna
- Visit a Maasai villageDance and crafts
- Night driveIn conservancies
- Walking safariWith Maasai guides
- Feed giraffesGiraffe Centre
- Elephant orphan feeding11am daily at Sheldrick
- Boat ride on Lake NaivashaHippos
- SundownerDrinks at sunset
Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.