All three are world-class. The right one depends on what you most want to see, how far you want to drive and how much time you have.
Maasai Mara: for big cats and the Migration
- Best for: lions, leopards, cheetahs, and the Great Migration from July to October.
- Getting there: 5–6 hours by road from Nairobi, or a 45-minute flight.
- Entry (Kenyan citizen adult): KSh 1,500 per day January to June, KSh 3,000 from July.
- Choose it if: it’s your first safari, or you want the classic, wall-to-wall wildlife experience.
Amboseli: for elephants and Kilimanjaro
- Best for: big elephant families and that postcard view of Kilimanjaro at sunrise.
- Getting there: about 4 hours by road.
- Entry (East African citizen adult): KSh 1,500 per day.
- Choose it if: you love photography, or want an easy two-night safari with something special.
Ol Pejeta: for rhino and a cool highland escape
- Best for: black and white rhino, chimpanzees at the Sweetwaters sanctuary, and Mount Kenya views.
- Getting there: 3–4 hours by road to Nanyuki.
- Entry: a private conservancy fee, quoted with your trip.
- Choose it if: you want a long weekend with conservation at its heart, and cooler weather.
Our quick answer
| If you want… | Go to |
|---|---|
| The Big Five in one place | Maasai Mara |
| The best photographs | Amboseli |
| Rhino up close | Ol Pejeta |
| A weekend from Nairobi | Ol Pejeta or Amboseli |
| The Migration | Maasai Mara, July–October |
Can’t choose?
You don’t have to. Our Signature package, Safari to Shore, combines two parks of your choice with three nights on the Diani coast.
Fees are indicative, checked October 2026, and itemised in every quote.
