Best Safari Packages in Kenya. Which One Actually Fits Your Trip?
Choosing a Kenya safari package comes down to your travel dates, group and how much time you want to spend on the road. Many operators offer Masai Mara trips, so compare the details and inclusions to find the right fit.
This guide compares the packages Leisuredeals Tours and Safaris run from Nairobi, explains what each includes and helps you choose one that suits your trip.
Start by matching the package to the time you have.
| Your situation | Package to look at | Where you stay (as listed) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days to spare, first safari | 2 Days, 1 Night, Masai Mara | Tented camps or budget lodges |
| Want Kilimanjaro views and elephants | 3 Days 2 Nights, Amboseli | Ol Tukai Lodge |
| Migration season plus a bit of Nairobi | 4 Days, 3 Nights, Masai Mara / Nairobi | Ashnil Mara, Sarova Mara, or Mara Crossing Camp |
| Several parks in one trip | 8 Days, 7 Nights of Adventures to Masai Mara | Tree lodge in the Aberdares, then lodges and camps en route |
You can see the full range on the Kenya safaris page, which also lists 6-day and 7-day circuits.
What “best” really means when you book
Forget rankings for a minute. Four questions decide which package works.
How many days can you spare? Distance matters more than most first-timers expect. The Masai Mara is roughly a 5-hour drive from Nairobi to the main gate, while Amboseli takes less than 5 hours. A 2-day A Mara trip means you spend a large part of both days in the vehicle, and that is fine if you know it going in.
Which park do you want? Big Five hunting points to the Mara. Snow-capped Kilimanjaro behind herds of elephants points to Amboseli. Samburu offers reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s zebra, and Lake Nakuru is known for flamingos and rhinos.
When are you travelling? The wildebeest fill the Mara plains from early July to the end of September, according to the itineraries on the site. Outside those months the resident game is still there, but you are not planning around the migration.
Who is coming? Couples, families, and small groups usually want different pacing. Tell your consultant early, because it changes the lodge choice more than the park.
Masai Mara. 2 days or 4 days?
The 2 Days 1 Night package works like this. Drive out, afternoon game drive, an early-morning drive the next day with a packed lunch, then the 5-hour return, arriving in Nairobi between 5 and 6 pm. It is a decent first taste. It is not a full Mara experience, and I would rather say so than sell it as one.
The 4 Days 3 Nights Masai Mara/Nairobi package gives you a full day in the park with a packed lunch, then a Nairobi day covering the Giraffe Centre, the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, and the Karen Blixen Museum. If your dates fall between early July and the end of September, this is the one built around the migration.
Amboseli. The short trip with a big backdrop
The 3 Days 2 Nights Amboseli package picks you up from your Nairobi hotel, drives you to the park in under 5 hours, and checks you in at Ol Tukai Lodge for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, and hippo are on the list of usual sightings, with Kilimanjaro dominating the skyline.
The multi-park option
If you want variety, the 8 Days 7 Nights circuit covers the Aberdares (tree lodges), Samburu, Sweetwaters Game Reserve (home to Kenya’s only chimpanzee sanctuary, plus endangered black rhinos), Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara. It is a lot of driving and a lot of variety. Pick it if you have the time and want more than one landscape.
Kenya safari packages compared at a glance
Here is how the four packages above stack up side by side, using the details listed on each package page.
| Package | Parks covered | Time on the road | Where you stay | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Days 1 Night Masai Mara | Masai Mara | About 5 hours each way, back in Nairobi between 5 and 6 pm on day 2 | Tented camps or budget lodges | A first taste of the Mara on a tight schedule |
| 3 Days 2 Nights Amboseli | Amboseli | Under 5 hours from Nairobi | Ol Tukai Lodge | Kilimanjaro views and elephants |
| 4 Days 3 Nights Masai Mara / Nairobi | Masai Mara, plus a Nairobi day | About 5 hours to the Mara main gate | Ashnil Mara, Sarova Mara, or Mara Crossing Camp | Migration season (early July to end of September) plus Nairobi sights |
| 8 Days 7 Nights multi-park circuit | Aberdares, Samburu, Sweetwaters, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara | A lot of driving between parks | Tree lodge in the Aberdares, then lodges and camps en route | Travellers who want more than one landscape |
What’s included, and what isn’t?
| Usually included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Round-trip transport from Nairobi to the park | Personal expenses such as phone and email charges |
| Game drives | Pre-tour accommodation (can be arranged on request) |
| Park entrance fees (listed on the Masai Mara package) | |
| Pre-tour itinerary document | |
| Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers |
Inclusions differ slightly between packages, so check the page for the one you choose before paying anything.
Why book with Leisuredeals
Leisuredeals says it has over 10 years of experience handling inbound and outbound holidays for domestic and international travellers. Its Google rating on the site is 4.8 out of 5 from 28 reviews. One guest describes the team as flexible with packages, which matches what you want from an operator when your dates or budget shift.
The office is at Capital Centre, Mombasa Road, Nairobi, so you can speak to a real team rather than a web form.
How to get an accurate quote
Prices vary with travel date, type of accommodation, transport mode and number of people, so the fastest route to a real number is a short message with four details.
- Your travel dates (or a flexible window)
- Number of travellers
- Accommodation level you prefer
- Parks you want to see
Send them to info@leisuredealstours.com or call +254 794 505 050 / +254 795 928 669 or use the contact page.
FAQs
How much do the best safari packages in Kenya cost?
There is no single figure. On Leisuredeals’ site, cost depends on date, accommodation, transport mode, and group size, so you request a quote for your dates.
How many days do I need?
The site offers everything from 2-day Mara and Amboseli trips up to 8-day circuits. Remember the Mara is about 5 hours from Nairobi, so very short trips leave less time in the park.
When is the Great Migration?
The site’s itineraries place wildebeest in the Mara from early July to the end of September.
Can I book as a couple or solo?
Guaranteed departures apply to two or more passengers booking a safari.
Are park fees included?
The Masai Mara package lists park entrance fees as included. Confirm this on the package you pick.
Do you cover Tanzania and beyond?
Yes. The site also lists Tanzania safaris and international packages.
Choosing your package
The best safari packages Kenya offers are the ones that match your calendar, not the longest or the priciest. Short on time, start with Amboseli or the 2-day Mara. Travelling in July to September, look hard at the 4-day migration package. Want variety, take the 8-day circuit. Then send your dates and group size to the Leisuredeals team and ask for a quote.
Ready to Plan Your Kenya Safari?
Tell us your dates, group size and the parks you would like to see, and our Nairobi team will send you a tailored quote for the safari package that fits your trip.
Or call +254 794 505 050 / +254 795 928 669 or email info@leisuredealstours.com
