If you're planning a safari in Kenya, the biggest question on your mind is probably: how much will this cost? The answer depends on whether you join a group safari or book a private tour.
• Transport: $50 per person (6-7 hour safari)
• Park fees: $87 per adult (optional, paid separately)
• Total cost if including park fees: $137 per person
• Transport only: $45 per person per day
• With budget accommodation: From $250 per person per day
• Park fees: $100-200 per adult per day (depending on season)
• Total all-inclusive budget option: Approximately $280-385 per person per day
When you book a private safari, you're paying for an entire vehicle and guide, whether you're 1 person or 6. On a group safari, 6-7 travelers split those fixed costs. Example: A 3-day Masai Mara private safari for 2 people costs $2,800 total ($1,400 per person). Our group safari costs $810 total for the same experience ($135 per person) - a savings of $1,265 per person or 90%!
We're completely transparent. The biggest 'hidden costs' with other companies are:
• Park fees not included (Masai Mara: $100-200/day)
• Single supplement charges for solo travelers
• Mandatory tips ($10-20/day for guides)
• Fuel surcharges during high fuel price periods
At GroupJoiningSafaris.com, our price includes transport and a guide. Everything else (park fees, accommodation, meals) is clearly shown as optional during booking, so you know exactly what you're paying.
Our transport costs stay the same year-round. However, park fees in the Masai Mara increase from $100 to $200 per day during high season (July-December), and accommodation costs also rise during peak wildlife viewing months.
