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Kenya Shared Group Safaris
Whether you’re looking for a group or private safari, a Kenyan holiday is without a doubt an experience of a lifetime. You might have been on safari before and maybe you know what it is all about. Or maybe you’ve never set foot on African soil before. Either way, planning a trip can be confusing. Luckily, there are many tours on offer. The country’s big wildlife densities and varied landscapes make it perfect for first-time and repeat visitors alike. And why not end the holiday with some time on one of Kenya’s picture-perfect beaches.
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Best Seller
3-Day Masai Mara Budget Safari Tour Kenya 2024 - 2025
$365 to $585 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Bienvenido Kenya Tours and Safaris
4.3/5 – 77 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara Group Safari - Emayian Luxury Camp
$880 to $1,353 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)LuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Mamu Travels and Safaris Kenya
5.0/5 – 16 Reviews
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8-Day Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara Safari
$2,376 to $2,640 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Samburu NR, Aberdare NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Madukha Tours and Safaris
4.7/5 – 27 Reviews
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5-Day Kenya's Enchanting Scenery and Wildlife Odyssey
$2,750 to $7,165 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Luxury+Tented Camp & Resort
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Nairobi (End)
Extra Miles Unique Adventures
5.0/5 – 79 Reviews
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5-Day Nairobi City + Maasai Mara + Nakuru Group Safari
$1,694 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Tented Camp & HotelYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Jomo Kenyatta Airport (Nairobi), Masai Mara NR, Nakuru (City), Nairobi (End)
Samson’s Safaris
5.0/5 – 31 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara 4 X 4 Land Cruiser Group Joining Safari
$371 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
African Vulture Safaris
4.9/5 – 48 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara Group Joining Camping Safari Tour
$457 to $622 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
African Sermon Safaris
4.9/5 – 92 Reviews
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5-Day Masai Mara and Great Lakes Group Sharing Safari
$721 to $960 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Nairobi (End)
Jungleroam Safaris
5.0/5 – 23 Reviews
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4-Day 2024 Mid - Range Group Departure
$1,099 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesKenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Abai Afrikan Adventures
5.0/5 – 24 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Mara & Nakuru Jeep Trek
$682 to $902 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Super Eagles Travel and Tours
4.8/5 – 162 Reviews
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3-Day Jambo Mara Lodge Shared Transport Glass Cottages
$451 to $831 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)
Mid-range ResortYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Balu Travel
4.8/5 – 52 Reviews
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6-Day Maasai Mara - Lake Nakuru - Amboseli National Park
$700 to $920 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Mara Danube Safaris
5.0/5 – 3 Reviews
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3-Day Little Governors' Camp Flying Package
$1,716 to $3,234 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)LuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Kenya Tulia Safari Holiday Arcade
5.0/5 – 48 Reviews
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3-Day Kenya Under Canvas
$627 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesKenya: Shared tour (max 15 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Jambo Travel House
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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Best Seller
10-Day Best of Kenya and Tanzania Classic Safari
$4,395 pp (USD)
Kenya & Tanzania: Shared tour (max 4 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Aberdare NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Mama Savana Safaris
4.8/5 – 161 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day 3 Nights Masai Mara Only
$528 to $880 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Jocky Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 1321 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara National Reserve Group Joining Tour
$484 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesKenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Kameraz of Afrika
4.8/5 – 100 Reviews
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5-Day Shared Masai Mara- Lake Naivasha Safari Expedition
$1,706 to $2,272 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Resort
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Nairobi (End)
Jastro Safaris
4.9/5 – 29 Reviews
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6-Day Masai Mara - Nakuru – Amboseli Safari
$1,067 to $1,287 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Tropical Wild Expeditions
5.0/5 – 5 Reviews
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3-Day Budget Safari to Masai Mara National Reserve
$407 to $660 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Kenya Bush Expeditions
4.7/5 – 66 Reviews
5 Questions About Kenya Group Safaris
Answered by
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert and photographer. She and her husband form a team who write and update many travel guides. She first visited Kenya 27 years ago. Since then she has been back many times to explore the country’s parks and reserves.› More about Ariadne
5 Questions About Kenya Group Safaris
What are the pros and cons of a Kenya group safari?
“When choosing between a private or a group safari in Kenya, you should be aware of the pros and cons of both. The main consideration is arguably one of budget. If you are a single traveler or part of a couple, joining a group will be cheaper than booking a private safari. Some of the costs on safari are shared, for example, the guide fees and the vehicle. An operator might also decide on a smaller profit margin per person when putting together group tours. Many people enjoy the social element of a group tour. Especially if the alternative is traveling alone. Some group tours come with a tour leader as well as a local guide. Their task is to make sure that everything runs smoothly and all your needs are looked after. In some cases, the tour leader might bring their own expertise, such as photography or bird watching, which adds value for those who share that interest. The main negative of a Kenya group safari is that you’ll have to fit around set dates and that you won’t have any flexibility in the program.”
1What is a good size for a Kenya group tour?
“The ideal group size is one that fits into one vehicle, so up to seven people. Having said that, a tour consisting of two or three vehicles (up to about 20 people) should be fine as well. Independent of group size, most safari packages in Kenya are conducted in 4x4 minivans with a pop-up roof. The terrain doesn’t really allow for larger vehicles. These vehicles typically take up to seven guests. At a push they sometimes take eight passengers. Larger group sizes are usually split up over more vehicles. There are advantages to joining a small group tour. The logistics at check-in and check-out are less chaotic and less time is spent getting everybody together at various stops or briefings. A smaller group size allows the operator to choose smaller lodgings, which have a different feel to big hotels. The group tours described above differ from tours conducted in big overland trucks. These mostly aim for young clients on a tight budget. Participants might have camp duties and camping tends to be very basic.”
2How old should the children be to go on a shared trip?
“Compared to some other safari destinations, there are not many limitations on traveling with children in Kenya. However, some group tours have a minimum age. The age limit can be as low as one or three years, but it can be higher too. The main reason is that children might become a burden on the group. Not all visitors are child-friendly, and having young children in the group might create friction. It might also be that age restrictions apply to some of the lodges you’ll stay at or the activities you’ll undertake. That said, if your children have successfully been on safari before and you know they will do well in the group environment, there is no reason not to take them on a group safari, age limitations permitting. However, if you intend to take small children on a first safari, it might be better to book a private tour, which will give you more flexibility to cater to their needs. A safari can be a wonderfully enriching experience for children, but as their attention span is relatively small, a Kenyan group safari might just be too demanding for them.”
3What type of vehicle can I expect?
“There are three main types of safari vehicles used by tour operators in Kenya. Most popular is the minivan with a pop-up roof. These vans are modified for safaris and they usually have eight passenger seats. There is one seat in the front next to the driver and three rows in the back. The front and middle rows have two seats and the back row has three seats. Many operators only fit a maximum of seven visitors in the van so everybody has a window seat. If they fill the vehicle to full capacity somebody will have a middle seat. Most safari vans have 4x4, but not all do. The 4x4 vans are fine on most roads, but they don’t have the power of a Toyota Land Cruiser. These customized Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs are more expensive and therefore less popular than the vans. Some operators offering luxury tours use them as they offer more comfort and versatility. The seating capacity is usually six, which gives everybody a window seat. The third type of vehicle is the overland truck. These customized trucks usually carry large groups, between 12 and 30 people. The seating varies. Some trucks have a line of seats looking inwards on each side of the truck and other ones have front-facing seats. The trucks are often used on longer trips covering several countries. These are usually budget camping trips.”
4How much will a Kenya group safari cost?
“There are many factors determining the price of a Kenya group safari. A 7-day shared camping tour starts at about US$700 per person. Going up to mid-range, prices are around US$1,700 per person for one week and luxury tours start at around US$2,300 per person. You can use the filters on the SafariBookings website to narrow down your priorities, but these are some approximate figures to give an idea of prices. Using the SafariBookings filters, you can choose between a budget, mid-range and luxury safari. This usually comes down to the type of accommodation. Camping safaris are fun and cheaper than lodge safaris. Mid-range accommodation is usually no-frills but offers all the comfort you need. Luxury lodges are often more exclusive; some camps consist of only six or eight units. Fly-in safaris are a great choice on the luxury end of the range. Last but not least, consider traveling out of season to get a discounted rate. This corresponds with the rains, but it is also the most beautiful time of the year and the ultimate bonus is that there are fewer visitors around at that time.”
5Kenya Reviews
Alan is a travel writer and author of over 20 Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guides to Southern Africa and Zambia & Malawi.
A Safari Behemoth
In some ways, Kenya rates as the best country for safaris in Africa. That is a contentious statement and many would argue that Tanzania should be given that title. Whichever way you go, Kenya is undeniably a destination which will fulfill...
Nana is a travel writer and author of multiple guidebooks, including the Lonely Planet guides to Africa, Zambia & Malawi and South Africa.
From game-packed hotspots to little known wilderness
Kenya’s stunning landscapes include rainforest, beaches, deserts and mountains, but it’s the first class wildlife watching that keeps so many visitors flocking back. Not only is it one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five,...
Beautiful people and exciting animals every day.
Even with all of the rain and flooding taking place in Kenya are experienced was amazing amazing. The people were beautiful and so willing to help and I could not believe all of the animals we were able to see every day. Our trip was...
Masai Mara has to be seen by all once in your lifetime
On arrival in Nairobi, you really feel you have entered Africa. The people are very friendly and willing to help you in anyway. Travel to and from the Masai Mara is, well lets just say, an adventure. Traffic is horrendous, roads are a...
An underrated holiday destination
It was definitely one of my best holidays. Apart from the beautiful nature and wildlife, I particularly remember the kindness of the people. Kenya has so much to offer. I went on a three-day safari, which was very impressive. I went...
Great Safari experience, avoid some tourist traps
- The safari experience was unforgettable! Masai Maara park was the best, I wish we had spent there one day extra instead of other parks. - Amboseli was flooded a little bit, as it was rainy season when we went. But that attracted lots of...