KenyaPhotography Safari

7-Day Maasai Mara Safari

7 DaysMaasai Mara, Kenya

Duration

7 Days

Destination

Kenya

Style

Photography Safari

Best For

Wildlife & Adventure

Women-Led · Custom-Made Luxury Safaris · Exclusive African Wilderness Escapes

Overview

Seven dedicated days in the Maasai Mara: five of them full game-drive days deep in the reserve. Designed for photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to truly know the Mara rather than just pass through it. Low-season rates make October through June the best-value window for an extended Mara experience.

Trip Highlights

Five consecutive full days of game drives: maximum immersion, minimum rushing

Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino in open savannah

Resident predators year-round: leopard along river forest, cheetah on open plains

Exceptional photography light: golden hour mornings and soft low-season conditions

Over 570 bird species recorded: a birder's paradise

Optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise and Maasai village cultural visit

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Our driver/guide meets you at your Nairobi hotel or JKIA and heads south-west through the Great Rift Valley floor. Stop at the Rift Valley escarpment viewpoint before descending to the Mara plains. Arrive at camp in time for lunch, then head straight out for an afternoon game drive from 3–6 p.m. Your first lion sighting is often within hours of arrival.

Meals:Lunch & Dinner

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Rates & Pricing

Rates apply: 2026: Low Season

This itinerary can be fully customised to your dates, group size and accommodation preferences. Contact us for a tailored quote.

Option 1 – Luxury

Oct & Nov–19 Jun 2026

USD 4,596

Option 2 – Luxury

Oct & Nov–20 Dec 2026

USD 4,914

Option 3 – Premium

Oct & Nov–22 Dec 2026

USD 3,930

Option 4 – Midrange

Basecamp Maasai Mara or Zebra Plains Mara Camp

Oct–19 Dec 2026

USD 3,696

•Rates are per person based on 2 people travelling together.
•Single supplement available on request.
•Low season (Oct–Jun) offers the best rates and fewer vehicles in the reserve: ideal for photography and extended wildlife observation.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included

All accommodation on a Full Board basis (as specified)
All game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Expert English-speaking guide and driver
All national park and reserve entry fees
Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
Mineral water during all game drives
Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover

Not Included

International and domestic flights (unless specified)
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Kenya / Tanzania / Uganda / Rwanda visa fees
Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
Alcoholic and premium beverages
Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
Optional activities: hot air balloon safari ($480/person in Mara and Amboseli, $598/person in Serengeti)
Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes