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Kenya in Style - Big Cats of the Mara

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Kenya in Style - Big Cats of the Mara 2026

24 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 (7 days)

USD4,250 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Rockjumper Tour Leader TBC

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Tour Price (Per person): USD4,250 (GBP3,274 * EUR3,740 * AUD6,070)

Single Supplement: USD800 (GBP616 * EUR704 * AUD1,143)

Flight costs: USD700 (GBP539 * EUR616 * AUD1,000)

Pricing notes : *prices are estimated and dates may change*

Kenya in Style - Big Cats of the Mara 2027

24 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2027 (7 days)

USD4,650 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Price (Per person): USD4,650 (GBP3,582 * EUR4,092 * AUD6,641)

Single Supplement: USD860 (GBP662 * EUR757 * AUD1,228)

Flight costs: USD770 (GBP593 * EUR678 * AUD1,100)

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.

Top Birds

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.

Top Mammals

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.

Habitats Covered

Explore the vast grasslands, riverine forests, and acacia woodlands of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Expected Climate

Expect warm days and cool nights with temperatures ranging from 12-28°C (54-82°F), typical of Kenya’s dry season in September.

Max Group Size

6 and 1 Local Wildlife Guide

Tour Pace & Walking

The tour maintains a moderate pace with daily game drives, ensuring ample time for wildlife observation and relaxation.

Accommodation

Stay in luxurious riverbank camps offering comfort and proximity to wildlife.

Other Attractions

Hot Air Balloon Safari.

Photographic Opportunities

Capture stunning images of diverse wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and big cat interactions.

What our clients say about us

Gregory de Klerk
SK - Kenya 2024

Greg de Klerk was a wonderful leader. He knew exactly how to lead this relaxed tour. He always made sure that the needs of everyone in group were being met. He also demonstrated incredible knowledge of both the birds and the animals. I would go anywhere with him on another related tour.

Stephan Lorenz
JCM, Kenya - Mega Birding Tour 2025

Tour Review – Kenya Mega Birding Tour Our experience on this tour was truly exceptional, and the main reason for that was our tour leader, Stephan Lorenz. Stephan is, without question, the best birding guide we have ever had. His guiding style is remarkable: relentless in the field, always pushing to find the birds no matter the conditions, while maintaining a calm, patient, and positive attitude throughout long days. He has an almost supernatural ability to detect birds and an extraordinary depth of knowledge. Beyond identification, he actively teaches participants to become better birders, sharing techniques, fieldcraft, and intuition in a way that is both inspiring and accessible. Stephan is also incredibly organized and consistently makes sure that every day runs smoothly. He always ensures that everyone sees the birds—not just those who spot them first. He manages group dynamics beautifully, avoids conflicts before they even arise, and creates a warm, cohesive, and supportive atmosphere. His patience and dedication are unmatched. In short: he is an exceptional guide, the best we’ve ever travelled with, and the main reason this tour was such a success for us. We will absolutely choose future Rockjumper tours where Stephan is the leader. Regarding the tour itself: The lodges were generally excellent—some truly outstanding, others more standard but still very good. The only exception was the Blue Post Hotel, where it seems we were given quite outdated rooms compared to what is advertised. Our only real regret is that the itinerary did not include the Masai Mara. While we did see carnivores—including fantastic sightings of leopards—the Mara offers much higher concentrations of wildlife overall: large prides of lions, bigger herds of elephants, massive numbers of antelopes, and that classic East African savanna experience. Including it, or at least offering a 3–4 day extension, would add immense value to the tour. Missing the Mara felt a bit like visiting France but skipping the Eiffel Tower. Apart from that, the experience was superb. The group was wonderful, the birding outstanding, and the journey an absolute pleasure from start to finish. We had an unforgettable time, and we look forward to travelling with Rockjumper again—especially on tours led by Stephan.

Ryan Tyrer
SI, Kenya & Tanzania - Birds & Big Game (Small Group) II 2026

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

Ryan Tyrer
JG, Kenya & Tanzania - Birds & Big Game (Small Group) I 2026

I really appreciated Ryan as a guide, he worked for us 110% to maximize our observations.

James Wade Lee
AA, Kenya & Tanzania - Birds & Big Game (Small Group) III 2026

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!

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