How much does a safari cost in Kenya? (2026 estimate)
A safari in Kenya costs about $1,505–$4,210 per person for 7 days in a mid-range lodge/tented camp (two adults sharing a vehicle, no international flights). The low end is a lower-fee month (April); the high end is peak season (August).
Park & conservation fees33% · VerifiedAdult about $87–$167 per day, 6 park daysHow it’s calculated
Adult about $87–$167 per day (low = KWS-park circuit (Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo); high = Maasai Mara-focused (Mara 70%, Amboseli 15%, Nakuru 15%)), 6 park days.
$1,045 – $2,005
Camping fees0% · VerifiedHow it’s calculated
Permits0% · VerifiedHow it’s calculated
Lodging – mid-range lodge/tented camp45% · Sourced6 nights at $120–$220 per person per night sharingHow it’s calculated
6 nights at $120–$220 per person per night sharing (off-peak month). Full-board tented camp to lodge, per person sharing (Ol Moran USD 120 pp all year; Mara Serena USD 200-220 pp, USD 410 pp mid-Jun to Sep).
$1,440 – $2,640
Vehicle & driver-guide (shared)16% · Sourced2 shared seats × 6 days at $29–$90 per person per dayHow it’s calculated
2 shared seats × 6 days at $29–$90 per person per day. Private 4x4 with driver-guide: USD 200 (fuel extra, short hire) to USD 290 (USD 260 fuel included + USD 30 driver night). Shared seat: low = USD 200 / 7 seats; high = USD 90 per seat (Mara Serena day game drive).
$350 – $1,080
Flights0% · VerifiedHow it’s calculated
Tips (driver-guide & lodge staff)7% · SourcedDriver-guide $10–$20 per person/day; lodge staff $5–$15 per person per nightHow it’s calculated
Driver-guide $10–$20 per person/day; lodge staff $5–$15 per person per night. Kenya-focused guidance used for all countries.
$180 – $420
Extras0% · VerifiedHow it’s calculated
Total for 2 travellers
$3,010 – $6,145
Per person
$1,505 – $3,070
Included: the lines above, low to high, rounded to the nearest $5.
Not included: operator margin, bush flights, visas, insurance, drinks and optional activities. Estimates, not quotes.Lines marked Estimate could not be verified.
Estimate, not a quote. Prices change; check with the park authority and your operator. Data last checked 2026-10-16.
Key facts: what a safari in Kenya costs
Kenya’s Maasai Mara is a county reserve run by Narok County, so its fees are set separately from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) national parks such as Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Tsavo. The Mara non-resident adult fee doubles from USD 100 to USD 200 per day on 1 July in the 2026 tariff.
A 7-day mid-range lodge/tented camp safari for two adults sharing a vehicle: about $1,505–$4,210 per person (about $3,010–$8,425 for two), excluding international flights.
What does a Kenya safari cost by trip length and style?
Two adults, shared vehicle, tips included, no flights, no extras. Low–high range per person in USD.
7-day Kenya safari cost per person by style, April versus August. Built from the figures below.
Kenya safari cost per person in August (peak season)
Budget camping
Sourced
3 days$345–$720
5 days$690–$1,435
7 days$1,040–$2,155
10 days$1,555–$3,230
Mid-range lodge/tented camp
Sourced
3 days$500–$1,405
5 days$1,005–$2,810
7 days$1,505–$4,210
10 days$2,260–$6,320
Luxury camp/lodge
Estimate
3 days$1,510–$6,485
5 days$3,015–$12,970
7 days$4,525–$19,450
10 days$6,785–$29,180
Kenya safari cost per person in April (lower-fee month)
Budget camping
Sourced
3 days$345–$580
5 days$690–$1,155
7 days$1,040–$1,735
10 days$1,555–$2,600
Mid-range lodge/tented camp
Sourced
3 days$500–$885
5 days$1,005–$1,770
7 days$1,505–$2,650
10 days$2,260–$3,980
Luxury camp/lodge
Estimate
3 days$1,510–$4,345
5 days$3,015–$8,690
7 days$4,525–$13,030
10 days$6,785–$19,550
Private 4x4 instead of a shared seat raises the cost for small groups; use the calculator at the top of this page to compare. Data status: Verified read in the official tariff of the body that sets the price · Sourced published by a lodge, operator or reseller (or a mirror of an official tariff) · Estimate our own assumption or an unconfirmed figure. Every figure has a source URL and last-verified date on the Data page.
Where does the money go on a 7-day mid-range safari in Kenya?
This is the itemised August trip for one person, from park fees to tips. Open any line to see how it is calculated.
Park & conservation fees Verified$520–$1,000
How this is calculated
Adult about $87–$167 per day (low = KWS-park circuit (Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo); high = Maasai Mara-focused (Mara 70%, Amboseli 15%, Nakuru 15%)), 6 park days.
6 nights at $120–$410 per person per night sharing (peak month). Full-board tented camp to lodge, per person sharing (Ol Moran USD 120 pp all year; Mara Serena USD 200-220 pp, USD 410 pp mid-Jun to Sep).
Vehicle & driver-guide (shared) Sourced$175–$540
How this is calculated
2 shared seats × 6 days at $29–$90 per person per day. Private 4x4 with driver-guide: USD 200 (fuel extra, short hire) to USD 290 (USD 260 fuel included + USD 30 driver night). Shared seat: low = USD 200 / 7 seats; high = USD 90 per seat (Mara Serena day game drive).
Tips (driver-guide & lodge staff) Sourced$90–$210
How this is calculated
Driver-guide $10–$20 per person/day; lodge staff $5–$15 per person per night. Kenya-focused guidance used for all countries.
Total per person$1,505–$4,210
Total for the group of 2$3,010–$8,425
How much are park fees in Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Tsavo?
Upper bound from Angama Mara's official all-inclusive rates (USD 1,850-2,950 pp); lower bound from a search-summary figure for Governors' Camp (~USD 623 pp) that we could not open, hence labelled estimate.
Our model treats July, August and September as peak season in Kenya. Every other month uses the lower off-peak lodging rates.
For a mid-range lodge/tented camp stay, sampled lodging is $120–$220 per person per night off-peak and $120–$410 in peak months. In the 2026 tariff the Maasai Mara non-resident adult fee is USD 100 per day from January to June and USD 200 from July to December.
International flights typically add roughly $650–$1,500 per person from the UK or US (listed below). Flights are not included in the figures above.
United Kingdom Estimate$650–$1,100
United States Estimate$900–$1,500
India Estimate$350–$750
UAE (Dubai) Estimate$350–$700
Nairobi / elsewhere in Africa Estimate$150–$500
Other (Europe, Asia, Australia...) Estimate$700–$1,700
Return economy fare per adult. Rough estimates (search-summary fare ranges and our own assumptions), not live fares. Check Google Flights or an airline for real prices.
How we calculate Kenya safari costs
Each estimate adds park and conservation fees, lodging, vehicle and guide, and tips for the chosen month, group and style, then shows a low–high range rounded to the nearest $5. Every figure is labelled verified, sourced or estimate.
Official tariffs: Narok County Government and Kenya Wildlife Service.
Secondary and sampled prices: masaimara.travel, Kambu Campers Masai Mara, Ol Moran Tented Camp, Mara Serena Safari Lodge 2026 rates, Angama Mara rates, Governors' Camp Collection 2026 recommended selling rates and Authentic Adventures.
Not included: operator margin, domestic/bush flights, visas, travel insurance, vaccinations, drinks and optional activities.
For a 7-day safari for two adults sharing a vehicle, our estimate is about $1,505–$4,210 per person for a mid-range lodge/tented camp (excluding international flights), depending on the month. Across all tiers shown the range runs from $1,040 to $19,450 per person. These are estimates, not quotes.
How much does a safari in Kenya cost for two people?
About $3,010–$8,425 in total for two adults on a 7-day mid-range lodge/tented camp trip with a shared vehicle, excluding international flights. The low end is April and the high end is August.
What is the cheapest way to do a safari in Kenya?
Budget camping with a shared vehicle in a lower-fee month. In Kenya, budget camping lodging is sampled at $40–$65 per person per night (sourced), and park fees are the largest fixed cost.
Are park fees included in lodge prices in Kenya?
Usually not. The lodge and camp rates we sampled exclude park or reserve entry fees, which are charged per person per day (or per 24 hours) on top. Our calculator adds them as a separate line.
When is the cheapest time to go to Kenya?
Our model treats July–September as peak. In the 2026 tariff the Maasai Mara non-resident adult fee is USD 100 per day from January to June and USD 200 from July to December. January–June is cheaper on fees.
How accurate is this Kenya safari cost estimate?
Park fees come from the published tariff (status shown per line). Lodging, vehicle and flights are sampled or estimated and shown as ranges. Operator margins, domestic flights, visas and insurance are not included, so real packages often cost more. Data last checked 2026-10-16.
Do children pay less on safari in Kenya?
Park fees have a child rate (listed under park and conservation fees) and lodges usually charge children 50–75% of the adult rate (we use that range). Child age bands differ by park.
How do you calculate the cost of a Kenya safari?
We add published park fees, sampled lodge and camp rates, vehicle and guide costs and tips for the month, group size and style you choose. Sources include Narok County Government and Kenya Wildlife Service. Each figure is labelled verified, sourced or estimate.
When were these Kenya safari prices last updated?
Prices were last checked on 16 October 2026 against public tariffs and price lists; this page was last updated on 22 October 2026.
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