24 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 (7 days)
USD4,250 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Rockjumper Tour Leader TBC
Tour Price (Per person): USD4,250 (GBP3,227 * EUR3,713 * AUD5,988)
Single Supplement: USD800 (GBP607 * EUR699 * AUD1,127)
Flight costs: USD700 (GBP531 * EUR612 * AUD986)
Pricing notes : *prices are estimated and dates may change*
24 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2027 (7 days)
USD4,650 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Price (Per person): USD4,650 (GBP3,530 * EUR4,063 * AUD6,552)
Single Supplement: USD860 (GBP653 * EUR751 * AUD1,212)
Flight costs: USD770 (GBP585 * EUR673 * AUD1,085)
Pricing notes : *prices are estimated and dates may change*
Embark on a thrilling 7-day safari adventure in Kenya's Maasai Mara, focusing on the region's iconic big cats. Begin your journey in Nairobi before flying to the renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve. Stay in a beautiful camp along the Mara River, surrounded by diverse wildlife. Enjoy daily game drives, a hot-air balloon safari, and the opportunity to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, lion prides, elusive leopards, and sprinting cheetahs. This tour offers unparalleled wildlife photography opportunities and the chance to experience the majestic African landscape in style and comfort.
Exceptional birdwatching opportunities as well with numerous eagles and other raptors such as Martial, Tawny, Bateleur, Gabar, and Dark Chanting Goshawk, and others such as Black-bellied and Kori Bustard, and numerous species of hornbills, flycatchers, shrikes, and waterbirds.
Large lion prides, Leopard, Cheetah, incredible Wildebeest migration as they cross the Mara River, Spotted Hyena, Black-backed Jackal, Nile Crocodile, Hippo, African Elephant, African Buffalo, Olive Baboon, Banded and Egyptian Mongooses, Plain’s Zebra, Warthog, Topi, Coke’s Hartebeest, Thomson’s & Grant’s Gazelle’s, Impala, Eland (the world’s largest antelope) and Giraffe.
Explore the vast grasslands, riverine forests, and acacia woodlands of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Expect warm days and cool nights with temperatures ranging from 12-28°C (54-82°F), typical of Kenya’s dry season in September.
6 and 1 Local Wildlife Guide
The tour maintains a moderate pace with daily game drives, ensuring ample time for wildlife observation and relaxation.
Stay in luxurious riverbank camps offering comfort and proximity to wildlife.
Hot Air Balloon Safari.
Capture stunning images of diverse wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and big cat interactions.
I've never been on a safari trip so I had no way of knowing what was involved. Due to my age (83) and slight incapacity (I use a cane, aka "stick," to maintain balance) the trip was more challenging than I had anticipated. But Stuart Elsom, our guide, and Jack, our expert driver and expert birder, made accommodations that made it possible for me to undertake and get the most out of the experience. 342 life list birds! All in all, an unforgettable experience. Thank you for the wonderful birding experience. I will definitely recommend Rockjumper tours to my younger friends and family members.
This trip exceeded my expectations from day one. Wade was beyond fantastic! He is an amazing birder and has superhuman ears and eyes. Our trip was filled with unforgettable encounters with birds and mammals, and so much laughter and memories! I will hopefully be birding with Wade in the future!
I really appreciated Ryan as a guide, he worked for us 110% to maximize our observations.
The tour was great. The administration pre-tour was not. We received an itinerary that was backwards - starting in Arusha, whereas we started in Nairobi. We didn’t find out about where we were staying until very late, which made our own arrangements difficult. There were a lot of confusion about where we were staying in Nairobi, and we booked the BOMA Inn for two nights prior, thinking that was where we were staying but it wasn’t. But it was too late to change it to the BOMA. The itinerary featured a lot of driving which was wearing. The first jeep we had for Kenya was sub-standard. There were literally bits falling off the vehicle. The first thing we had to do is get new windscreen wipers put on which took about 30 min. The back seats were very tight and the cushion on one was ripped and uncomfortable. When we got to Tanzania we had a brand new vehicle which was much better. I don’t agree with treating the drivers differently to the guide. I think this is a very colonial approach and segregating them to different accommodation and meals is discriminatory, given the work they do and the long days they work. On the positive side both drivers were excellent, particularly Kevin, the first driver who was an excellent birder. Ryan was an excellent guide. He was highly organised, helped us all to see the birds and was always pleasant and friendly. We would travel with him again. The accommodation was excellent, as was the food. Rockjumper is an expensive tour company relative to some others. It was our first time with Rockjumper and we would consider travelling with you again. Thanks to Ryan and the drivers for a very memorable experience. Suse
The Kenya Mega was a very pleasant experience. We had an especially congenial group with some very good observers. Stephan did a very good job of running the trip, and it ended up exceeding my expectations (I am picky. I have seen over 8M birds, and have done a lot of traveling). Most of the lodges were wonderful, and the Kenyan people we met were very friendly.
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