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Nairobi to Mombasa Guide

We discuss issues related to Nairobi to Mombasa travel; chiefly – flights, SGR Train & distance from Nairobi to Mombasa

Nairobi to Masai Mara Flight

Discusses the different airlines that fly to Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya, the landing strips found there and the activities you can engage in.

Nairobi to Diani Guide

Diani Beach, with its white sandy beaches, is located just 30 kilometers from Mombasa. It is found in Kwale County, close to the town of Ukunda

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru Guide

Get more info info on the distance, hrs drive, attractions and best hotels or lodges between Nairobi to Nakuru..

Mara Hot Air Balloon Guide

Hot air balloons at the Masai Mara offered by different companies are designed to hold specific number of passengers.

Kenya Safari - Costs Involved

How much does a Kenya safari cost? Well, it depends on certain factors but here is a quick answer in this blog post..

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Mara Gates Safaris

4.9

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Luis Eduardo Torres R.

12:29 27 Dec 19

Unbelievable experience! From planning and booking with Agnes, up to our last day, everything was great!Our driver, Jackson, was AMAZING! He definitely a big factor in making our experience so unique.

rommel carlos

21:27 17 Oct 19

Agnes of Mara Gates always responds within 24 hours regarding any of my inquiries. She made the process very easy and always accommodated changes to our itinerary. Ken our driver/guide is very knowledgeable about animals and their behavior. Will definitely book another Safari trip with Mara Gates.!!!

Robert Schlag

21:43 14 Oct 19

Mara Gates provided us with an experience of a lifetime. The places that we visited were breathtakingly beautiful, the variety and number of animals and flora were spectacular. And our guide, Ken, was so courteous, knowledgeable, and organized. The depth of his knowledge and explanations of animal behavior and the local environments was like traveling with a patient university professor of zoology, ornithology, and botany. Our lodging, food, and their support service staff were excellent. I give this company and its guide my highest recommendation. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Malou Carlos

20:46 10 Oct 19

We had a wonderful 9-day safari with Mara Gates. My husband found their website and came up with a custom-made itinerary, that Agnes gladly accommodated and made it even better. Communicating with them was so easy because Agnes responds promptly. As soon as their office is open in Nairobi, they respond to our email inquiries quickly. We also met her at our hotel and we discussed the itinerary and she gave us pointers on what to expect during our trip. On the morning of the beginning of our safari, Ken our guide and driver promptly arrived and packed our van. Ken is a very intelligent, knowledgeable, wonderful person who gave us quick lessons on the different types of animals, birds, reptiles and also gave us lessons on their behavior. We would really like to go back and do another safari with Mara Gates, and most especially with Ken. Thank you so much for a wonderful trip!

Rob Lovemore

09:55 07 Oct 19

our family booked a hot air balloon trip with Mara Gates. A very good driver collected us from our camp in a smart closed body Toyota Landcruiser. Our camp was nearly an hours drive from the balloon site so it was a good commitment. Hot air ballooning is a must for visitors to the Mara. It's expensive but well worth it. We had a very competent pilot from Switzerland. The open air breakfast on the plains after we landed was also excellent. Then the same driver took us back home again. A great day out. Thanks Mara Gates.

ABHIJIT MANNA

02:36 03 Sep 19

We booked our African Safari trip with Mara Gates Safaris in May, '19. This was one of the best trips we have made so far and thanks to Mara Gates Safaris, it became the most memorable one. We received all the help we needed starting from the booking until the end of the trip. Special thanks to our guide Ken who enlightened us so much about the nature and behavior of the animals in the wild and took us to some of the best viewing spots over the different parks.

A Google User

14:20 29 Aug 19

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our safari with Mara Gates. They were helpful from initial enquiries, through changes, to the final stop of getting us to the airport. The guide, hotels and meals were all excellent. Our guide took great pains to ensure that we saw 'all' the animals and were able to take wonderful photos. We have great memories of this trip. At 84 and 72, we were comfortable all the way and felt well cared for. We would highly recommend this company and in fact we have to several friends. On another note, we had to cancel an earlier booking with this company because of an unexpected hospitalization. They were most kind and considerate and expeditiously handled refunds of our down-payment. Finally, from what I have seen, their prices are very good and certainly fall into the category of 'good value for the money'.

Maurine Limo

12:12 10 Dec 18

I had a wonderful experience with Mara Gates Safaris. I wanted a 5 day trip to the coastal town and they got me a very good safari. They are highly organized, excellent communicators- never once did I not get my queries answered and very accommodating. Everything went exactly as scheduled and discussed. Ms. Agnes is easy to work with and a professional in her line of duty. First time with Mara Gates and I will definitely be using them.

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Safari Packages from Nairobi

See our comprehensive list of tours from day tours within Nairobi city to 7 days safaris that take you to different attractions in Kenya.

Nairobi Day Trips

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Kenya & Tanzania Safaris

Check out our 9 days/8 nights safari that starts from Nairobi and takes you to the Masai Mara, then to Serengeti in Tanzania, Ngorongoro, back to Kenya..

Kenya Honeymoon Packages

If you’re convinced and are positive that you’d like to visit Kenya for your honeymoon, you should consider some of our honeymoon package.

Kenya Safari Packages

Offers to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha, Aberdares, Samburu etc. From 2 days safari all the way to 7 day trips. Contact us for discounted rates.

Diani Skydiving Packages

The Kenyan coast at Diani in Ukunda offers the perfect opportunity for adventure seekers that are interested in Skydiving in Kenya..