Private safari
Your own vehicle and driver guide, reserved exclusively for your booking.
Only have three days to spare? This is the perfect safari for you. Enjoy an evening game drive on your first day, a full day of game viewing the next, with the option of a Maasai village cultural visit, then stop at Lake Naivasha for your included boat safari on the final day. Ask us about a separately quoted Crescent Island walking safari if you would like to add one. Wildlife, culture and a lakeside adventure, all in one private safari.
From US$812.50 per adult when 6 adults travel together
4 January–30 June 2027. For 2 adults: from US$1,111.50 per adult in the same period. Compare your party size and season.
Your own vehicle and driver guide, reserved exclusively for your booking.
Two nights at Zebra Plains Mara Camp, Hillside, with full board at camp.
Choose your preferred start date. Camp and vehicle availability are confirmed with your quote.
Request different accommodation, extra nights or a revised route with a personalised price.
3 days · Private 4x4 Jeep · Nairobi start and finish
Your price depends on your private party size
Per adult for the complete three-day safari, sharing accommodation.
4 Jan–30 Jun 2027USD 1,111.50
Jul–Dec 2027USD 1,644.50
4 Jan–30 Jun 2027USD 887.25
Jul–Dec 2027USD 1,420.25
4 Jan–30 Jun 2027USD 812.50
Jul–Dec 2027USD 1,345.50
July–December excludes festive dates. Children, single rooms, other party sizes and stays crossing seasons need a personalised quote. See all seasonal rates and conditions.
Compare seasonal and group rates
Free quote · No payment to enquire · Reply within 24 hours
Comparing your trip budget? See our 2027 Kenya safari cost guide for package prices, inclusions and optional extras.
SafariBookingsVerified traveller reviews ↗
TripadvisorIndependent guest reviews ↗
Google ReviewsCustomer feedback ↗
Private jeep · Zebra Plains Mara Camp, Hillside · 2 nights · Naivasha boat safari
Enjoy great rates at a midrange boutique tented camp, close to the action, where you may hear wildlife from your room. Travelling with your family or a group of friends? Even better: the price per person gets lower as your private travel party grows. Compare the rates below to find the best option for your group.
| Adults in your private party | 4 Jan–30 Jun 2027 | Jul–Dec 2027 Excluding festive dates |
|---|---|---|
| 6 adults | USD 812.50 | USD 1,345.50 |
| 5 adults | USD 842.40 | USD 1,375.40 |
| 4 adults | USD 887.25 | USD 1,420.25 |
| 3 adults | USD 962.00 | USD 1,495.00 |
| 2 adults | USD 1,111.50 | USD 1,644.50 |
Festive stays are quoted separately. Share your exact dates so we can confirm whether a festive supplement applies. Prices are subject to camp availability and confirmed room arrangements. Stays crossing seasons, children, solo travellers, single rooms and alternative camps require a personalised quote.
Check My Dates & Camp Availability| Adults travelling together | 1 Oct to 22 Dec 2026 | 23 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 | 4 Jan to 30 Jun 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 adults | From USD 1,020.50 | From USD 1,241.50 | From USD 812.50 |
| 5 adults | From USD 1,050.40 | From USD 1,271.40 | From USD 842.40 |
| 4 adults | From USD 1,095.25 | From USD 1,316.25 | From USD 887.25 |
| 3 adults | From USD 1,170.00 | From USD 1,391.00 | From USD 962.00 |
| 2 adults | From USD 1,319.50 | From USD 1,540.50 | From USD 1,111.50 |
These earlier seasonal rates remain subject to availability. The 4 January–30 June 2027 rates are also shown in the main table above.
Celebrating your honeymoon, birthday or anniversary, or simply looking for time to reconnect? This three-day private safari is perfect for you. Escape together, enjoy the wildlife and make memories in the Masai Mara.
Home to the Big Five, big cats and the seasonal Great Migration, the Masai Mara makes a wonderful setting for a special occasion. Tell us what you’re celebrating so we can arrange the thoughtful details before you arrive. For honeymooners, we offer a complimentary cake, romantic room decorations and a special complimentary sundowner. Let us know when you enquire so we can coordinate these treats with the camp and make your honeymoon safari feel extra special.
| Duration | 3 days / 2 nights in the Masai Mara area |
|---|---|
| Start and finish | Nairobi; hotel or JKIA pickup and drop-off agreed in your quote |
| Route | Nairobi → Masai Mara → Lake Naivasha → Nairobi |
| Safari arrangement | Private vehicle and driver-guide for your travelling party |
| Vehicle | 4x4 safari jeep with a pop-up roof |
| Accommodation | Two nights at Zebra Plains Mara Camp, Hillside. Alternative camps and lodges can be quoted separately. |
| Meals | Full board at camp; confirm transfer-day meals and the Naivasha lunch separately |
| Activities | Mara game drives and a Lake Naivasha boat safari included; Maasai village visit optional at an additional charge |
| Starting price | From USD 812.50 per adult for 6 adults travelling together, 4 January–30 June 2027. July–December: from USD 1,345.50 per adult for 6 adults, excluding festive dates. See the full seasonal table. |
| Optional extra | Hot-air balloon safari, subject to availability and a separately confirmed price |
Compare the named lodge, park entries, meals and activity charges in your written quote. For more context, read our Kenya safari cost guide or compare longer Kenya itineraries.
Your accommodation is part of the experience. The published seasonal prices include this camp, giving you a clear picture of your stay before you enquire.
Masai Mara · Nights 1 and 2
2 nights · Full board
Settle into a comfortable tented room with an en suite bathroom after your game drives. A dining area and campfire space give you somewhere to relax and share the day’s sightings.
View Camp Photos and Details
Take a closer look inside the campSubject to availability. The PMK team confirms your accommodation and room arrangements before booking. The photos show Zebra Plains Mara Camp; your confirmed Hillside room or tent may differ. Alternative hotels are quoted separately.
Big 5 Game Drives — private game drives in a pop-up-roof 4x4, with timing shaped by transfers and park access
Key Destinations: Masai Mara National Reserve & Lake Naivasha
Two Nights at Zebra Plains Hillside — the named camp and full-board stay are included in the published package
Expert Local Guide — Nairobi-based, English-speaking, certified safari guides
A Full Mara Day — explore with your private guide and enjoy a picnic lunch during your full-day outing
Maasai Village Visit — an optional cultural experience, charged separately. Read what to expect and discuss timing with us before booking
Boat Safari on Lake Naivasha — spot hippos, giant fish eagles and waterbirds by boat
Two nights in the Mara, a full day for wildlife and a lakeside stop on your way home. See your safari at a glance.
Illustrative route map, not to scale. Markers show destination areas rather than exact hotel locations. Driving routes and timings vary with road conditions, park access and your confirmed itinerary.
This three-day safari includes a private 4x4 safari Jeep with a pop-up viewing roof. This guest photograph gives you a closer look at the viewing space.
Follow your driver-guide’s instructions about when to stand and remain seated with your seatbelt fastened while travelling. Your written proposal confirms the vehicle arrangement for your dates.
See more safari vehicle photos →
Want to understand the reserve charges within your safari price? Our Masai Mara park fees guide explains visitor categories, seasonal entry charges and why three safari days do not automatically mean three chargeable reserve days. Your written quote confirms the entries covered by this itinerary.
Your 4x4 and guide are reserved for your party, so the pace and sightings are shaped around you.
Deal directly with local safari specialists who coordinate your route, lodges and on-trip support.
Park fees, transport, accommodation and listed meals are explained before you confirm.
Your private safari starts in Nairobi and returns to Nairobi on Day 3, with a Lake Naivasha boat safari on the return journey. Share your hotel or airport details so we can agree your pickup and drop-off points. Airport connections depend on your flight time and the road journey.
With PMK, this package starts at USD 1,644.50 per adult for two adults, or USD 1,345.50 per adult for six adults travelling together, excluding festive dates. It includes a private 4x4 jeep, guide, park fees, two nights at Zebra Plains Mara Camp, Hillside, full board at camp and the Lake Naivasha boat safari. Exact dates and room arrangements are confirmed before booking.
Three days works for a short safari from Nairobi: two nights in the Mara, an arrival-day game drive when timings permit, and one full day in the reserve. Road transfers take a substantial part of the first and last days. Choose a longer safari if you want more unhurried wildlife time.
No. Festive stays are quoted separately. Send your exact dates and we will confirm the applicable price and any supplements before you book.
Yes. Your 4x4 safari jeep and driver-guide are reserved for your travelling party.
The seasonal prices cover private 4x4 transport, an English-speaking guide, park fees, two nights at Zebra Plains Mara Camp, Hillside, full-board meals at camp, the Lake Naivasha boat safari, drinking water and Nairobi pickup and drop-off. Prices are per adult and vary by travel dates and group size. For two adults, prices start at USD 1,111.50 per adult for 4 January–30 June 2027, or USD 1,644.50 per adult for July–December 2027, excluding festive dates. Confirm room arrangements and transfer-day meals in your written quote.
The published seasonal rates are for two nights at Zebra Plains Mara Camp, Hillside. The PMK team confirms availability and room arrangements before booking. Other camps and lodges are quoted separately.
The Lake Naivasha boat safari is included in the published seasonal rates. A Maasai village visit is optional and charged separately. Crescent Island is not listed in this package and should be requested separately.
Share your flight time before confirming. The Mara return, Naivasha stop, road conditions and airport procedures all affect feasibility. The team can review the route or discuss a Nairobi overnight stay.
Three days gives you two nights and one full day between road transfers. A longer stay creates more wildlife-viewing time and a less compressed return. Compare the Mara packages or ask for an additional night.
Yes. Discuss dates, lodge options, pickup arrangements and optional activities with the PMK team before booking. The revised quote confirms availability and any price changes.
We'll adjust any dates, destinations, or accommodation to match your budget.