Kenya Complete Itinerary: Flight, Visa,Sim, Accommodations,Safety,Maasai Mara & Budget Tips

[@AhaaBhojanam]

Very nice video and very informative thank you shreya.. because i was looking for video on complete plan with budget but no proper info in any videos.. with your video i can plan for masaimara now.. once again thank you for your effort..😊

[@Wanderingshreya]

Thanks for appreciating. Recently the park fees has increased 2-3times so before booking do check on that… rest everything remains the same.

[@AhaaBhojanam]

​@@Wanderingshreya ok thank you.. will check and book😊

[@AhaaBhojanam]

I have one doubt as you mentioned in the above comment about the park fees is it not included in the premium package 770$ ? Do we need to buy the park entrance tickets separately?

[@Wanderingshreya]

@@AhaaBhojanam no you don’t need to buy the park entrance ticket separately. I mean to say as the park entrance fees has increased so the whole package price has also increased. Axis safaris can give you the updated package rate…

[@AhaaBhojanam]

Ok. Got it thank you...😊

[@rschaudhuri8356]

Its a really informative video. Is 'Axis Africa Safaris Tour Company & Travel Agency Nairobi' and 'Axis safary are same'

[@Wanderingshreya]

No idea dear…you can msg Axis African safaris. They will tell you in detail.

[@rschaudhuri8356]

Can you please provide contact details of 'Axis Africa Safaris'

[@Wanderingshreya]

@rschaudhuri8356 [phone] / [phone] / [e-mail] / [e-mail] Contact them through WhatsApp or Email

[@suryanaveen6441]

Nice video. Very informative. In which month did you visit? How do the costs change during migration season like in July/August.

[@Wanderingshreya]

Thank you so much for watching my videos….. I visited Kenya in the month of September. In our time we saw migration the tour company they charged 740$ for the whole trip as because it was premium package. No extra charge for migration. They charge only the trip cost and it remains same throughout the year. If you want to know about the current charges then plz contact AXIS AFRICAN SAFARIS Email : [e-mail] WHATSAPP CONTACTS: [phone]

[@nkh7560]

From july park fees will increase by 100 USD as it is peak season.

[@LivingwithAkash]

Is Cab Facility, Sightseeing places, game ride for standard package same just like the premium package that you took? Is only accommodation and food at hotel making this huge difference or something else?

[@Wanderingshreya]

Yes ECONOMY/STANDARD/PREMIUM packages r exactly same only difference is in the Accommodation.

[@LivingwithAkash]

@@Wanderingshreya Thanks Shreya

[@Maniyanthra]

Well made videos ❤. One doubt, is the entry fee for the Masaimara National Park included in the tour cost or did you have to pay separately. In the cost breakdown I don't see it mentioned. Thank you

[@Wanderingshreya]

Thanks for watching. The Masaimara park fee is included in the package. I have provided the total Masaimara package charge.

[@iamnehachopra]

But the daily per person price of Masai entry is USD 200, isn't it? Correct me if I am wrong

[@Wanderingshreya]

@@iamnehachopra yes correct but You cannot explore alone. You need to book a package.

[@omeyjad]

How far was your hotel from the location of game drive? Did you do game drive in Mara triangle? I am trying to find total time it takes to travel to game drives from hotel

[@Wanderingshreya]

Our resort was just few minutes away from the Masaimara entrance. We did the tour with the axis safaris and they arranged the whole day game drive for us. It takes a whole day to cover the entire Mara.You cannot do the Masaimara game drive alone, you need to book a safari agency.

[@MercyM254]

You can book a safari with WILDVIEW ADVENTURES KENYA...Check their KZbin channel for contacts ...They can create a custom trip depending on your budget and comfort...They are the best , I'd highly recommend

[@nkh7560]

@@MercyM254 there are 6 gates in Masai mara. If you are going in the dry season of July August, I would suggest to book near Talek gate or Sekenani gate for the best view and close proximity to mara triangle. Jambo mara is near Oloolaimutia gate which is quite far from mara triangle.

[@mr.thunderyt294]

Ma’am please explain about currency like I am first time traveller so please..

[@rajnisuneja240]

Hi Shreya, did you book your Masai tour before landing Kenya online or did you book it in person while you were in Nairobi

[@Wanderingshreya]

We booked online from India itself. We paid 50% in advance and the rest amount in their Nairobi office.

[@AcousticNagz]

Hi Shreya, did you go for private safari or was it group safari?

[@Wanderingshreya]

No it was a group safari.

[@sridarankarthik6368]

Beautifully explained Shreya :)

[@Wanderingshreya]

Thank you 🙏

[@VikasHegde]

Nicely explained. Its very helpful with lot of information. Thanks.

[@Wanderingshreya]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much 😊

[@serajkhan6285]

Hi Shreya, Do we need to negotiate with Safari Tour Operator as they are asking much more than what you have quoted.

[@Wanderingshreya]

Yes recently Masai Mara entry fee has been increased thats why all tour operators are increased there package rates .

[@ArkaAdhikary-c4p]

Hi shreya...thanks for your video...am planning to visit masai mara next year around august.2025.with mu 7year old kid...will it be safe for the safari as well as the other trip

[@Wanderingshreya]

Yes, If you are going through any tour company then kenya is definitely safe.

[@keerthanas1516]

Lovely! So helpful….

[@Wanderingshreya]

Glad you think so! Thank you 🙏

[@shobhitrajgautam]

Great video. Did you look into any other safari company and compare? Any cons of your agency and what should I look for while booking from any safari agency. Planning to go during August time

[@Wanderingshreya]

Yeah before booking with Axis we came across many safari companies. Axis was within our budget. Also we went through their insta profile and found it secure. You can compare the prices with other safari companies also. We didn’t face any issue with Axis. August is the best time to visit Masaimara as you can witness the great migration.

[@pratheeksetty6242]

For this trip 5 years old kids allowed n is it safe for kids

[@Wanderingshreya]

Yes it is

[@arijitchakravorty4868]

Hi , thanks for detailed video. Please let me know what time you went , because your tour operator is asking for 1600 $ for exact same itinerary premium package in mid September, which you got in 740$ . Only difference is entry fees per vehicle in Mara is increased to 200$ from 40$ earlier , but they will take 8 per in 1 vehicle, so per person cost should not increase by more than 30/40$ for 2 days . Also if including Naivasha..cost is 1900$ .

[@Wanderingshreya]

Thanks for watching. We went in a group tour for 3nights 4days on the first week of September 2023. The prices have increased within few months. So I think thats why the overall package price has risen.

[@manishagalaiya6236]

Very Useful Information For Me Bcoz I m planning for Nairobi n Masaimara In August Any other places are there for visit?

[@Wanderingshreya]

Thanks for watching. You can also visit Amboseli.

[@TheHarishece]

are kids allowed in masai mara resort and jungle safari ? Any idea, what are the charges for kids ?

[@Wanderingshreya]

Yes kids are also allowed to. Please contact AXIS AFRICAN SAFARI TOURS

[@dwamburu1]

Nairobi just like any other major city in the world has areas where one is completely safe like the City Centre also known as the CBD, also most Nairobi suburbs like Karen, Westlands, the UN offices area also known as the Blue Zone, and other areas like down town Nairobi and the slum areas where it is advisable to have a local when visiting or if visiting alone, exercise common sense precautions -don't display expensive jewellery or expensive cameras etc as snatching can sometimes happen. Asians especially are generally safe because it is assumed that they are locals Kenyan Indians by the ordinary Kenyans. We see Kenyan Indians as part of the society in Kenya because they actually are Kenyans. Unfortunately a lot of the information on travel advisory given by the Western countries about the safety of Kenya is based on arrogance or ignorance and yet they are the ones that visit Kenya the most. They talk of terrorists attacks yet Kenya last had a terrorist attack more than 10 years ago while yet they do not update their information even when security has improved. Kenya is a safe destination otherwise we wouldn't be getting so many tourist like we do.

[@Wanderingshreya]

Yeah absolutely. I respect your concern. We as tourists didn’t face any issue. But as per few locals who warned us not to roam around near the slum areas and avoid late night hangouts. We stayed in Westlands and felt completely safe. We booked Uber and explored few places in Nairobi. Mostly in google searches there’s so much negative information that one can get scared so being a blogger it’s my responsibility to share my experience with the viewers.

[@nkh7560]

Is it safe to walk around Westlands and Kilimani around 7am? I have a couple of malls and nice breakfast places which is walkable distance from my accomodation.

[@lifetherideway5391]

how could you please guide me how you paid the advance booking amount to the safari operator (Axis Africa safari) ?

[@Wanderingshreya]

We booked 50% in advance through online payment. Just mail them or WhatsApp. They will provide the link with all the details.

[@lifetherideway5391]

@@Wanderingshreya thanks. They shared me mpesa link!

[@nkh7560]

@@lifetherideway5391 use a forex card to pay, else bank will levy some extra charges

[@sanjeevNath-wk5qf]

Wonderful. I want to go to kenya

[@marcobozzo7192]

Very not expensive but expensive?

[@Wanderingshreya]

🤔

[@LivingwithAkash]

My last Question would be, exactly which package you choose? There are lots of packages in the link that you provided. I really liked your package. So could you please name the package details that you choose. Not by category, by name

[@Wanderingshreya]

4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Joining Group (Premium Accommodation)

[@jayeshkatariya1043]

The video was very helpful

[@Wanderingshreya]

Glad it helped Thank You ☺️

[@nkh7560]

Did you pay Axis in cash? Or did you pay online through mpesa?

[@Wanderingshreya]

50% Amount through online neft And 50% amount through cash

[@nkh7560]

@@Wanderingshreya 50% online did you pay while in India or in Kenya itself?

[@Wanderingshreya]

@nkh7560 when we booked the package from India we paid 50% in advance from India.

[@nkh7560]

@@Wanderingshreya Axis requested 20% advance, that means 80% we have to pay in cash

[@swagataroy3723]

How to connect you for some detail information???

[@Wanderingshreya]

You can text me here or you can mail me [e-mail]

[@kiranpithiya1028]

Where is your video for kenya visa information I am not able to find it

[@Wanderingshreya]

How to Apply Kenya ETA ? | Visa Fee, Documents, Vaccination etc | Complete Guide kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2e7lalunslnmpY

[@sagunakaul9555]

Hi. Is the luxury tour package price for one person…??

[@soulful8249]

Hey Shreya... How you communicated with them, is it through whatsapp chat? Is it safe to transfer the amount to them? How they revert back once you contact them via whatsApp?? Please guide me regarding the contact part

[@Wanderingshreya]

Hii thanks for watching. Yes we communicated them through WhatsApp. They are too quick in responding. And yes it’s safe to transfer the amount. You will get an advance receipt through email.

[@anshuagrawal2103]

You went in which month?

[@Wanderingshreya]

September

[@suchitapendse5688]

I saw many videos on you tube but none of them guided each and every day of this perfect itinerary like you did. I think this was the channel I was looking for. Very nice ma'am. Keep it up. Just a small query I had. I am planning to with this itinerary. But I want to do hot air balloon ride at Masai mara. So Can I skip Masai villege on second day of Masai mara and go for balloon ride? Can we book balloon ride from India itself?

[@Wanderingshreya]

Thanks for the appreciation. It means a lot. You can definitely do the hot air balloon ride. As the masai village tour is optional. You can contact Axis african safaris or any other safari agency that you have booked through mail or whatsapp and let them know about the balloon ride. They will arrange it for you.

[@suchitapendse5688]

Thank you so much ma'am. May Lord bless you with abundant of success and happiness 👍

[@suchitapendse5688]

Ma'am even I am planning to travel to Nairobi as a solo female traveller. Both hotels you mentioned in Nairobi are giving pick up and drop services from and to airport. So for that and also to explore other places in Nairobi what would you suggest me? Shall I do it through uber or shall I ask those hotels to arrange cab for me? Please advise.

[@Wanderingshreya]

@@suchitapendse5688 there are not many touristy things to see in Nairobi. Mostly people visit Kenya for the Masaimara safari. If you have 1-2days in hand then you can very well explore around the city like we did. Uber is really a safe option to travel around. We booked Uber. Also you can ask the hotel to arrange a cab for you which is also safe. As you are going solo it’s advisable not to walk around alone in the streets particularly after 7pm.

[@suchitapendse5688]

@@Wanderingshreya Okay. Thanks. Do you think the Kozi studio air bnb will be safe for me as I want to catch flight very early morning. Also ma'am the link you have shared for booking Lotos in suit is not working. Can you share any alternative link? Thanks.

[@nkh7560]

Jambo Mara is actually mid range. We got deal of 480 USD pp for Jambo Mara glass cottage. You have to negotiate shamelessly. Luxury are Ashnil Mara, Emaiyan etc.

[@Wanderingshreya]

Its already mentioned in the vlog. Our entire package costed us 760 USD PP which includes 2nights jambo mara and 2nights sarova accommodation,food, masai mara safari and lake nakuru. So I think it’s a great deal.

[@raghbirsingh9482]

I’ll be staying in ashnil

[@nkh7560]

@@raghbirsingh9482 Ashnil could have been impacted by the flood. Please check the reviews

[@rupalijasoria2550]

Can we go in November

[@Wanderingshreya]

Yes you can but there are very very low chances to spot the great wildebeest migration

[@Rambler9]

🎉

[@Wanderingshreya]

🙏

[@sajidhussain9274]

Hi shreya how are you.. I would like to know that how one can get a good authentic tour guide once he/she lands at NAIROBI.. PLZ REPLY THANKS

[@Wanderingshreya]

You need to book in advance. Its better if you hire the safari tour companies. Then you get a guide.

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[@somachakraborty4106]

Hi Shreya, masai your operators are asking for 1850 usd / person. How did u get it that cheap just a couple of months back

[@Wanderingshreya]

I travelled to Masai last year. It was cheap then. Now the prices have increased…