A safari in Kenya costs about $215–$600 per person per day for a mid-range lodge/tented camp with a shared vehicle, before international flights. Lodging is the largest share (about 56%), followed by park fees (about 27%).
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.
How much does a safari in Kenya cost per person per day?
Two adults on a 7-day trip, tips included, no flights or extras. Each figure is the trip total divided by 7 days, per person, the same way the calculator above works it out. Low–high range, USD.
Kenya safari cost per person per day by style, April versus August. Built from the cards below.
Kenya safari cost per day, shared vehicle, August (peak season)
Budget camping
Park & conservation fees$75–$145
Lodging$35–$55
Vehicle & guide$25–$75
Tips$15–$30
Total per person per day$150–$310
Mid-range lodge/tented camp
Park & conservation fees$75–$145
Lodging$105–$350
Vehicle & guide$25–$75
Tips$15–$30
Total per person per day$215–$600
Luxury camp/lodge
Park & conservation fees$75–$145
Lodging$535–$2,530
Vehicle & guide$25–$75
Tips$15–$30
Total per person per day$645–$2,780
Kenya safari cost per day, shared vehicle, April (lower-fee month)
Budget camping
Park & conservation fees$75–$85
Lodging$35–$55
Vehicle & guide$25–$75
Tips$15–$30
Total per person per day$150–$250
Mid-range lodge/tented camp
Park & conservation fees$75–$85
Lodging$105–$190
Vehicle & guide$25–$75
Tips$15–$30
Total per person per day$215–$380
Luxury camp/lodge
Park & conservation fees$75–$85
Lodging$535–$1,670
Vehicle & guide$25–$75
Tips$15–$30
Total per person per day$645–$1,860
How much does a private safari vehicle cost per day in Kenya?
A private 4x4 with driver-guide (up to 6 guests) is about $200–$290 per day per vehicleSourced – split across everyone in the vehicle. 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).
What do daily park fees cost in Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Tsavo?
Maasai Mara fees are set by Narok County, while the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) sets Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Tsavo. The Mara adult fee doubles on 1 July in the 2026 tariff.
Maasai Mara National Reserve Verified$100 ($200 in Jul/Aug/Sep/Oct/Nov/Dec) per day (6am-6pm ticket)
Amboseli National Park Verified$90 per 24 hours
Lake Nakuru National Park Verified$90 per 24 hours
Tsavo East / Tsavo West National Park Verified$80 per 24 hours
Per person per night sharing, meals included. Sample properties and basis are listed in the Kenya cost guide.
Source: Kambu Campers Masai Mara · Ol Moran Tented Camp · Mara Serena Safari Lodge 2026 rates · Angama Mara rates · Governors' Camp Collection 2026 recommended selling rates
How can you lower the daily cost of a safari in Kenya?
Travel in a lower-fee month (Maasai Mara fees halve from January to June).
Share a vehicle: a private 4x4 is split across up to 6 guests.
Mix tiers: camp in the parks, upgrade for one or two nights.
Choose lower-fee parks for part of the trip.
Our method page explains how each line is calculated, and the data page lists every source.
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.
Kenya safari cost per day: frequently asked questions
How much does a safari cost per day in Kenya?
Roughly $215–$600 per person per day for a mid-range lodge/tented camp with a shared vehicle (two adults, 7-day trip, tips included, flights excluded), depending on month. Other tiers are shown in the cards above. Estimates, not quotes.
What is the daily park fee in Kenya?
Maasai Mara National Reserve: adult $100 (changes by month) per day (6am-6pm ticket); Amboseli National Park: adult $90 per 24 hours; Lake Nakuru National Park: adult $90 per 24 hours; Tsavo East / Tsavo West National Park: adult $80 per 24 hours.
How much does a private safari vehicle cost per day in Kenya?
We use about $200–$290 per vehicle per day with a driver-guide (from a Nairobi operator’s 2026 rate sheet), plus park fees for each passenger. A shared seat is roughly $29–$90 per person per day.
Is the daily cost cheaper on a longer trip?
Per-day fixed costs (park fees, lodging, vehicle) do not fall much on a longer trip, but the cost of international flights is spread over more days, so the all-in cost per day drops as trips get longer. Private vehicle hire rates sometimes fall for longer hires too.
How should I tip per day on safari in Kenya?
Published guidance (mostly Kenya-focused) suggests about $10–$20 per person per day for a shared driver-guide, $40 per vehicle per day for a private guide (up to about $25 per person), and $5–$15 per person per night for lodge staff.
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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