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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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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Circuit Safari Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru - Amboseli
$1,078 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Jocky Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 1,798 Reviews
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7-Day Lake Nakuru Naivasha Maasai Mara Amboseli
$1,089 to $1,309 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Hell’s Gate NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Eta Adventure Safaris
4.9/5 – 14 Reviews
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Best Seller
7-Day Masai Mara/Nakuru/Naivasha/Amboseli Budget Safari
$980 to $1,200 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Hell’s Gate NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Jungleroam Safaris
4.9/5 – 225 Reviews
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Best Seller
4-Day Masai Mara and Nakuru Comfort Group Joining Safari
$1,045 to $1,271 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Nairobi (End)
Savannah Woods Safaris
5.0/5 – 106 Reviews
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8-Day Unlimited Mara-Nakuru-Amboseli Budget Safari 2024-
$1,070 to $1,378 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Hell’s Gate NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Pavillion Safaris and Tours
5.0/5 – 22 Reviews
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6-Day Maasai Mara-Nakuru-Amboseli Kenya Budget Safari
$780 to $960 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Bienvenido Kenya Tours and Safaris
4.7/5 – 101 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Kenya Adventure Safari
$979 to $1,199 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Super Eagles Travel and Tours
4.8/5 – 303 Reviews
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3-Day Shared Jeep Maasai Mara Midrange Safari
$571 to $1,112 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Phine Safaris
5.0/5 – 22 Reviews
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7-Day Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru-Lake Naivasha - Amboseli
$1,051 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), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Engatuny Luxury Safaris
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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6-Day Mid-Range Group Safari Adventure with 4x4 Jeep
$1,220 to $1,680 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Tented Camp & ResortYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Leobeast Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 18 Reviews
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7-Day Best of Kenya Wildlife Budget Safari 2024
$1,000 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesKenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Venture Africa Budget Safaris
4.8/5 – 51 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Camping Safari
$805 to $1,142 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Nairobi (End)
Lenchada Safaris
4.9/5 – 864 Reviews
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5-Day Amboseli - Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara
$1,463 to $1,683 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 14 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Live In Love Kenya Tours And Travel
5.0/5 – 10 Reviews
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3-Day Budget Safari to Masai Mara National Reserve
$418 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Kenya Bush Expeditions
4.8/5 – 95 Reviews
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3-Day Nyumbu Safari - Masai Mara
$495 to $578 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesKenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Gofan Safaris & Travel Africa
4.8/5 – 54 Reviews
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3-Day Budget Safari Adventure in Masai Mara
$512 to $644 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
ThinkScene Safaris
4.9/5 – 33 Reviews
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3-Day Budget Masai Mara Exploration
$605 to $825 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Kentau Safaris
4.9/5 – 39 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara 4 X 4 Land Cruiser Group Joining Safari
$605 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 – 55 Reviews
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7-Day Mara Nakuru, Naivasha &Amboseli Group Joining Van
$1,001 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), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Mountain Hiking Ventures
4.9/5 – 15 Reviews
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4-Day Kenya Group Tour on 4 By4 Land Cruiser
$750 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Maasai Village (Cultural Village), Lake Nakuru NP, Nairobi (End)
Josana Tours
4.8/5 – 42 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.”
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