Increase in Masai Mara Park fees - all 2024 bookings and beyond

Dear valued client,

We would like to inform you that the Narok County Council (NCC), responsible for the stewardship and preservation of the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, has implemented adjustments to its entrance fees for the year 2024 and beyond. Kindly find the revised fee structure outlined below, categorized into two distinct travel seasons.

1st January – 30th June 2024 for international visitors
USD$ 100 per day, per adult (up from USD$ 70)

1st July – 31st December 2024 for international visitors
USD$ 200 per day, per adult (up from USD$ 70)

The updated park fees will be in effect for all individuals visiting the Masai Mara National Reserve starting from January 1, 2024. As this is a government fee increase that is beyond our control, we have had no choice but to revise the rates for all previously confirmed bookings, as well as any provisional 2024 reservations, to reflect these new adjustments.

Price increases beyond our control are explained in our BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS (Point no.5) here:
https://www.wild4photographicsafaris.com/booking-terms-and-conditions

These price adjustments are aimed at bolstering conservation initiatives, enhancing the Reserve's infrastructure, fostering support for local communities, and ultimately elevating the already extraordinary safari experience within the Masai Mara.

Furthermore, we would like to bring to your attention that the enforcement of a new 12-hour rule (from 6 am to 6 pm) has been put into effect immediately. This rule pertains to guests departing from the Masai Mara National Reserve after 11 am, and it will entail an additional full-day park fee charge. This rule does not affect those departing on the morning flight schedule.

Guests participating in any activities, including a hot air balloon safari, within the Mara Triangle or Mara Conservancy on the morning of their departure are obligated to pay the full-day park fee for that specific day.

The Great Migration - August 2019

Masai Mara Photo Safari - Kenya

Posted on 16th October, 2021

Stu Porter

Zebra and Wildebeest gathering to drink at the Mara River in Kenya

This Great Migration Photo Safari provided a number of Mara River Crossings. The mega herds were scattered and the majority of them were feeding on fresh grass along the Tanzania / Kenya border. However, they did cross at the main points in front of Serena Lodge.

There was some good Big Cat action too. We had fantastic sightings with Cheetah, including two kills. We met a handsome male lion and we also spent time with a female leopard and her cub.

Elephants were in good numbers and we had a very rare encounter with a baby Leukocytic Elephant, the first one I have seen in the Mara. Distinguishing features of a Leukocytic Elephant are white hairs on the tail, eyelashes and body hair as well as pink skin on the back of the ears. Their skin colour is also lighter than a regular Elephant.

We also enjoyed fantastic sunrises and sunsets which the Mara is so well known for.

To our guides, Mamai, James & Nicholas, your patience with us did not go unnoticed. Thanks so much for showing us some special sightings! To Thomas, from Fact Safaris who arranged all the tour logistics - your work is vital to a successful tour and really appreciated.

Thank you also to the camp staff at Entim Mara and Mara Bush Camp for your care and attention. Finally, thank you so much to Peter, Jody, Linda, Raj, Alan & Eileen for joining us on this year's Great Migration African Wildlife Photographic Safari to the Maasai Mara in Kenya.

Enjoy some photos from the trip.

Best wishes,

Stu.