KenyaMasai Mara
Big cats & the Great Migration
Kenya's most celebrated reserve — open plains thick with lion, cheetah and, in season, the wildebeest herds.
Best time · Jul – Oct
Private safaris · Nairobi, Kenya
The Mara, exactly as you imagined it.
Tailor-made East African journeys — expertly guided, unhurried, and crafted by a team that lives where you'll travel.
- 50,000+
- Operator partners
- Kenyan DMC
- On the ground, not a reseller
- Private 4×4
- Your own guide, always
- 3 countries
- Kenya · Tanzania · Zanzibar
The 2026 collection
Signature journeys
5★ · 5 DaysMasai Mara Escape
A short, luxurious first taste of the Mara — ideal for a long-weekend safari.
From
View →$1,645 / adult
5★ · 6 DaysGreat Rift & Mara
The Rift Valley lakes and the Mara plains at an unhurried, refined pace.
From
View →$1,890 / adult
5★ · 7 DaysClassic Kenya Safari
A full week of game-rich days, with Amboseli's elephants beneath Kilimanjaro.
From
View →$2,345 / adult
Where we travel
Destinations
Kenya
KenyaAmboseli
Elephant herds beneath Kilimanjaro
Great herds of elephant on open pans, framed by the snows of Mount Kilimanjaro across the border.
Best time · Jun – Oct · Jan – Feb
KenyaLake Naivasha
Walking safari & a Rift Valley boat cruise
A freshwater Rift Valley lake — a Crescent Island walking safari among giraffe, then a boat cruise past hippo and fish eagles.
Best time · Year-round
How it works
Three steps from idea to the open plains.
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Tell us who's travelling
Share who's coming, rough dates and what you'd love to see. No forms-in-triplicate — a few lines is enough to start.
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We craft your journey
A specialist designs a private itinerary — camps, routing and timing chosen for you — with clear, indicative pricing.
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You travel, we run it
From the airport pickup to the last game drive, one accountable team on the ground handles every detail.
Why Hodari
The difference is who's behind the journey.
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A destination management company
We are on the ground in Kenya — not a reseller. Every camp, guide and vehicle is one we know and stand behind.
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Private, open-roof 4×4s
Your own Land Cruiser and resident driver-guide throughout, so the day moves at your pace, never the group's.
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Built for the trade
Travel agents and operators earn competitive commissions and revenue share — backed by a quote tool that does the work.
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Built for the great moments
Naivasha's lakes, Amboseli's elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, and the Mara's big cats — sequenced with intent.
Plan with a real specialist
Every Hodari journey is shaped by people who live and guide in East Africa — not a call centre. Tell us who's travelling and what they love, and we'll design it around them.
Samuel Kamau Wangugi · Managing Director, Hodari Africa Safaris
Speak to a specialistFrom the Journal
Stories & safari know-how
Destination
Amboseli: elephants beneath Kilimanjaro
Open pans, some of the most relaxed elephant herds on the continent, and Africa's highest mountain on the horizon. Here's what makes Amboseli special — and when to go.
Read →
Insight
Why book through a destination management company
A DMC isn't a booking website — it's a team on the ground where you travel. Here's what that means for your safari.
Read →Planning
When to visit the Masai Mara
The Mara rewards travellers all year — but the experience changes month to month. Here's how to choose your window.
Read →Good to know
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to go on safari in Kenya?
Kenya is a year-round destination. The dry seasons (June–October and January–February) offer the easiest game viewing, and the Great Migration is typically in the Masai Mara from July to October. Green-season months are quieter and beautiful for photography.
What's included in a Hodari safari?
Our journeys include a private 4×4 open-roof Land Cruiser with a professional driver-guide, accommodation on your chosen star tier, all park and conservancy fees, and the activities listed in your itinerary. International flights and visas are excluded. We confirm exact inclusions before you book.
How much does a safari cost?
Our 2026 Kenya packages start from around USD 1,475 per adult and prices fall as your group grows, since you share a private vehicle. Tailor-made journeys are quoted to your exact plans — tell us who's travelling and we'll send indicative pricing.
Is it private, or will I share with other travellers?
Every Hodari journey is a private departure. You have your own vehicle, your own driver-guide and your own pace — never a fixed group on a coach.
Is a safari suitable for families with children?
Yes. Because every trip is private and tailor-made, we adapt the pace, drive times and camps to suit families. Tell us the ages of the children travelling and we'll build the journey around them.
Do I need vaccinations or anti-malarials?
Most safari areas are malaria regions, so anti-malarials are usually recommended, and some vaccinations may apply. Requirements depend on your home country and route — please consult a travel clinic, and we'll advise on what's relevant to your itinerary.
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