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Last Updated on October 9, 2026 by African Travel Hub Editorial
Masai Mara Safari from Kisumu
This short and thrilling safari trip to Masai Mara National Reserve starting from Kisumu city for visitors to Kenya who find themselves with little amount of time after their business is done in Kisumu or other parts of western Kenya – Kakamega, Mumias, Eldoret. From Kisumu, the Masai Mara Game Reserve is a about 4 hours and 5 hours of leisurely drive through beautiful scenery past the town of Bomet.
On this trip, accommodation can be in economy tented lodges, mid-range standard safari lodges or luxury tented safari camps with price starting from US$450 per person, depending on the type of accommodation chosen, the number of persons and the season of travel. The safari package can start from Kisumu and end in Kisumu, those leaving the country, end in Nairobi for one to catch their flight back home.
Safari Highlights – Kisumu Masai Mara – Kisumu:
✔ Game Drives in Kenya’s top Wildlife Reserve
✔ Masai Village Visit
✔ Chance to take Hot Air Balloon Ride
✔ Wildlife Encounters
| Day | Activities | Hotels and Meals |
| Day 1 Kisumu-Masai Mara |
Transfer – Kisumu – Masai Mara [4 to 6 Hour Drive] – Van Afternoon game drive |
Ol Moran Mara Camp/Osero Enarau Camp/ Zebra Plains Camp Lunch & Dinner |
| Day 2 Masai Mara |
Full Day Safari Activities in Masai Mara | Ol Moran Mara Camp/Osero Enarau Camp/ Zebra Plains Camp Lunch & Dinner |
| Day 3 Mara – Kisumu |
Breakfast Road Transfer to Kisumu Or Drop of Nairobi (priced separately) |
Breakfast, Lunch |
Day 1: Drive from Kisumu to Masai Mara Reserve
At 0700 hours, morning pick up from your hotel, guest house or from the airport in Kisumu by Hallmark Travel Planners’ drive-guide. Depart for Masai Mara Game Reserve. You will leave Kisumu City with picnic lunch boxes this morning.
The drive from Kisumu to Masai Mara takes between 4 hours to 6 hours depending on the route and the location of the lodge. Picnic lunch on the way. You expect to arrive in time an afternoon game drive in the Mara on your way to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at your lodge of choice.
Accommodation Options:
Budget – Ol Moran Tented Camp
Comfort – Osero Enarau Lodge or similar
Standard – Zebra Plains Mara or similar
Day 2: Day in Masai Mara – Safari Activities
On this day, you will have 3 game drives during the day and will also be able to enjoy the rich, tree studded grassland and rolling hills. Alternatively, you can take a full day of game drive with picnic lunches in the Masai Mara Reserve.
The famous Masai Mara Game Reserve is easily Kenya’s leading wildlife reserve. It is renowned for its great herds of plain’s game including the black-maned lion, the elusive leopard and agile cheetah. This park also has numerous elephants and virtually every type of wildlife available in Kenya. All meals and overnight at your lodge of choice.
Accommodation Options:
Budget – Ol Moran Tented Camp or similar
Comfort – Osero Enarau Camp or similar
Standard – Zebra Plains Mara Camp or similar
Day 3: Drive Masai Mara back to Kisumu or end in Nairobi
After breakfast we check out and leave the reserve. We depart for Kisumu or Nairobi. You arrive in time for late lunch. Drop off at your hotel or at the airport.
Tour Rates per person
Stay in Budget Safari Camp: See the camp here – Ol Moran Tented Camp
| Dates | 2 People | 4 People | 6 People |
| 02 Jan to 31 Mar 2027 01 Nov to 22 Dec 2027 |
$760 | $605 | $555 |
| 01 Apr to 30 Jun 2027 | $650 | $520 | $478 |
| 01 Jul to 31 Oct 2027 23 Dec to 01 Jan 2028 |
$1038 | $866 | $808 |
Tour Rates per person
Stay in Comfort Lodges : See more it here – Osero Enarau Mara Camp
| Dates | 2 People | 4 People | 6 People |
| 02 Jan to 31 Mar 2027 01 Oct to Oct 31 2027 |
$760 | $623 | $577 |
| 01 Apr to 30 Jun 2027 01 Nov to 22 Dec 2027 |
$710 | $580 | $536 |
| 01 Jul to 14 Jul 2027 6 Sep to 30 Sep 2027 |
$1118 | $946 | $888 |
| 15 Jul to 05 Sep 2027 23 Dec to 01 Jan 2028 |
$1188 | $1015 | $958 |
Tour Rates per person
Stay in Deluxe Lodge : See the Camp – Zebra Plains Camp
| Dates | 2 People | 4 People | 6 People |
| 03 Jan to 30 June 2027 01 Oct to 22 Dec 2027 |
$830 | $674 | $622 |
| 01 Jul to 14 Jul 2027 15 Sep to 30 Sep 2027 23 Dec to 02 Jan 2028 |
$1265 | $1106 | $1056 |
| 15 Jul to 15 Sep 2027 | $1322 | $1163 | $1110 |
Important to know
- Rates are PER PERSON and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- Drop off in Nairobi (instead of Kisumu) NOT included – ask separately
3 Days From USD 606 Per Person
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION:
Kisumu City / Kisumu City or Nairobi
DEPARTURE TIME:
By 0700 hours
WEAR:
Comfortable cotton clothing, safari hat, jacket and sunscreen.
Wild Animals you will see on this Safari
✔ Elephant
✔ Giraffe
✔ Bufallo
✔ Lions
✔ Cheetah
✔ Leopard
✔ Zebra
✔ Hyena
✔ Impala
✔ Hippo
✔ Crocodile
✔ Wildebeest
✔ Warthog
✔ Gazelles
✔ Plenty of birds
WHAT IS INCLUDED ON THIS SAFARI:
- Flexible game drives in Masai Mara
- Park Entrance fees where applicable
- All Meals while on safari
- Bottled Water on safari
- All accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation using safari van
- All Taxes/VAT
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights (from/to home)
- Tips
- Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.
- Drinks
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