Two male lions resting side by side, both licking their lips Leopard resting along an acacia branch, looking straight at the camera Wildebeest herd massing on the bank of the Mara River Hippo resting low in the water beside its pod, a boat behind Two lionesses holding their ground against a clan of spotted hyenas on the open plains Elephant bull in front of snow-capped Kilimanjaro Elephant family walking towards the camera at sunset
Two male lions

Private safaris in Kenya since 2013

Tailor-made safaris, designed around you

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How your safari comes together

01

Tell us what you love

Share your interests, how many days you have, when you'd like to travel and your budget per person.

02

We design your itinerary

You receive a custom day-by-day plan with a clear quote. We refine it with you until it's right.

03

Travel with people who know Kenya

From airport pickup to your final game drive, we look after the details so you can watch the wildlife.

Ideas to build your safari around

Mix and match. Every trip is planned from scratch, for individuals, couples and large groups.

Wildebeest herd massing on the bank of the Mara River

The Great Migration

Witness the herds and river crossings in the Masai Mara, timed to the season you travel.

Leopard staring into the camera in Samburu

Big Five game drives

Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, with guides who know where to look.

Elephant family walking towards the camera at sunset

Photography safaris

Itineraries paced for light, patience and the shot, planned by a wildlife photographer.

Guests with Maasai hosts in traditional dress at a village near the Mara

Maasai culture

Time with Maasai communities, built respectfully into your journey.

A group of Real Masai Safari guests on a lookout above the Amboseli wetlands

Families and large groups

Logistics, vehicles and pacing that work for every age and group size.

Open balcony doors onto a turquoise Indian Ocean beach from a coastal spa room

Honeymoons and beach extensions

Finish the bush with time on the coast, or keep it just the two of you.

Real Masai Safari photographer with a long lens beside a safari vehicle, guests waving from the roof

Our story

Every photo on this site was taken on our own safaris

Real Masai Safari has guided travellers through Kenya since 2013, from solo photographers to large groups. We don't sell packages off a shelf; we plan each trip around the people taking it.

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We reply to every enquiry personally with ideas and a tailored itinerary. There's no obligation to book.

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