The average price of a 7-day trip to Masai Mara is $3,890 for a solo traveler, $6,986 for a couple, and $13,098 for a family of 4. Masai Mara hotels range from $171 to $778 per night with an average of $302, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kisumu Airport (KIS) are between $1,207 and $2,292 per person for economy flights and $3,788 to $7,192 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $111 to $315 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Masai Mara, KE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to KIS and stay in a Masai Mara hotel:
- January 1st to January 21st
- March 19th to July 22nd
- November 5th to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Masai Mara is usually early May.
Average Masai Mara Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Masai Mara for a week is $2,252-$5,784($322-$826 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $111 to $315 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $653 to $1,857 for economy
Lodging: $216 to $287 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $137 to $167 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Masai Mara for a week is $4,790-$10,716($684-$1,531 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $222 to $630 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,306 to $3,714 for economy
Lodging: $216 to $287 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $137 to $167 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Masai Mara for a week is $7,034-$19,692($1,005-$2,813 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $444 to $1,260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,612 to $7,428 for economy
Lodging: $432 to $574 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $219 to $267 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Masai Mara
How cheap can you make a vacation to Masai Mara? The cheapest trip to Masai Mara is about $285 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $180 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $148.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Masai Mara for a week is $1,996-$3,960($285-$566 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $129 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $653 to $1,857 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $171 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Masai Mara for a week is $3,104-$6,720($443-$960 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $258 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,306 to $3,714 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $171 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Masai Mara for a week is $5,944-$13,092($849-$1,870 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $516 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,612 to $7,428 for economy
Lodging: $296 to $342 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $252 to $280 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Masai Mara cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Masai Mara Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Masai Mara.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Masai Mara for a week is $6,853-$19,906($979-$2,844 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $567 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,959 to $3,937 for first class
Lodging: $531 to $778 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Masai Mara for a week is $10,520-$27,812($1,503-$3,973 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $488 to $1,134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,918 to $7,874 for first class
Lodging: $531 to $778 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Masai Mara for a week is $21,040-$49,624($3,006-$7,089 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $976 to $2,268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,836 to $15,748 for first class
Lodging: $1,062 to $1,556 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Masai Mara Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Masai Mara is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Masai Mara due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Masai Mara Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Masai Mara hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Masai Mara.
Flight Costs to Masai Mara
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,292 average in early August to a low of $1,207 in early May. Median flight price is $1,616. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Masai Mara our data includes 13 originating airports, and 26 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Masai Mara from an airport like Washington Dulles International (IAD) in Washington, DC (the United States) for an average $3,845 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO) in Nairobi (Kenya) at an average of just $99.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Sunday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Sunday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Masai Mara, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,086, so you can easily save about 90% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Masai Mara can easily cost $970 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $65 per person. Private tours can cost $1939 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.