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Discover Kenya, the Mara way.
Unforgettable safaris, coastal escapes, accommodation and concierge travel — hand-crafted by people who call Kenya home.
Why Mara Tours & Travel
Four reasons travellers pick us.
An algorithm can list a lodge. It cannot tell you the road washed out last Tuesday. That's the difference.
Local intelligence
Kenyan-Born & Raised
What it means
Not an agency reselling other people's plans. Every itinerary is drafted by guides who grew up on these plains, ate at these dukas, and know which lodge actually has water pressure this month.
Quietly referred
Built On Word Of Mouth
What it means
Half our bookings come from past guests sending friends. We answer WhatsApp personally, quote everything in writing, and never hand you off to a stranger at the airport. Reputation is the only certificate that matters.
Built around you
Bespoke, Never Boilerplate
What it means
We don't have 'the 5-day Mara'. We have your 5-day Mara — tuned to how you travel, what you eat, how early you're willing to wake, and whether you want the crossing or the leopard.
Answered in minutes
Kenya-Time Concierge, 24/7
What it means
Real humans on WhatsApp before, during and after your trip — day or night, weekends included. Rerouted, delayed, tired, curious? One message. That's the whole system.
Why Kenya
A country that keeps calling you back.
Four windows into one country — the wild, the coast, the people and the sheer range of it.
01The Wild
Big Five country.
Why it matters
Mara. Amboseli. Tsavo. Samburu. Sixty parks; four seasons of wildlife.
02The Coast
480 km of Indian Ocean.
Why it matters
Diani, Nyali, Mombasa, Shanzu, Mtwapa, Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi, Lamu — reef-warm, powder-white, year-round.
03The People
Karibu means it.
Why it matters
Kind, safe, English-spoken from Nairobi to Wajir. You'll feel it at the first duka.
04The Range
Everything in one country.
Why it matters
Climb Mount Kenya on Monday. Snorkel Watamu by Friday. Deserts, islands, cities in between.
Karibu Kenya
“Hakuna Matata” isn't a slogan here — it's the pace of the coast.
Slow mornings. Warm ocean. Real people. The rest, we handle.
Read Before You Book
The two honest answers.
These are the questions almost every traveller asks first. The rest — deposits, refunds, park fees, kids on safari — live on the FAQ page.
Still curious?
Another 24 answers.
Deposits, cancellations, park fees, tipping, kids on safari, tides for clear-kayak — all of it, plainly written.
Our Signature Tours
Hand-built Kenya itineraries.
Three ways to travel with us — a place to stay, a day on the coast, or a full safari across Kenya.
Accommodation
Villas, lodges, studios & tented camps across all 47 counties.
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Coastal Excursions
Diani, Nyali, Mombasa, Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi, Shanzu, Mtwapa — dhow sunsets, clear-kayak, dolphin sails.
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Safari Tours
Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo, Samburu — private 4×4 or shared departures.
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Mara Tours in Motion
Kenya, in her own voice.
A short film from our latest journeys — plains, coast, and the small moments in between.
Explore Our Journal
Stories from the Kenyan wild.
Field notes written by the people who actually drive the routes — no recycled press copy.
SafariSafari · 9 min read
Maasai Mara Migration 2026 — When, Where, HowIn this story
Crossing windows, camp positioning and the honest truth about what a 3-day trip can and can't guarantee.
CoastCoast · 6 min read
Diani vs Watamu — Which Beach Is Right for You?In this story
Two very different coastlines. Tides, nightlife, kid-friendliness and what each does better than the other.
More in the journal
Six more stories waiting.
- — Clear-kayak photoshoots
- — The Nairobi 48-hour itinerary
- — Honeymoons on the Swahili coast
- — Planning a family safari
Loyalty rewarded
Offers for guests who come back.
No banners, no pop-ups. Just four quiet ways we say thank you for choosing us again.
Repeat traveller
10% off, on the house.
Booked with us five times or more? Every trip after that gets 10% off. Quote the code when you enquire — we'll check your history and apply it.
Use code
REPEAT10
Terms
Applies to package total, excl. park fees & flights.
Long-stay accommodation
Five nights, five percent.
Book any single property through us for five nights or more and get 5% off the accommodation subtotal. Perfect for slow coastal weeks or extended stays.
Use code
STAY5
Terms
Single property, single stay, non-refundable deposit.
Clear Kayak Photoshoot
Diani pick-up & drop-off — on us.
Book any Clear Kayak photoshoot with Mara Tours and we'll cover your Diani pick-up and drop-off. No taxi hunting at low tide.
Use code
KAYAK-RIDE
Terms
Within Diani area only. Pre-arranged the day before.
Refer your people
Send three friends, wear the cap.
Refer more than three friends who go on to book any trip, stay or transfer with us and we'll deliver you a free Mara Baseball Cap — anywhere in Kenya, on us.
Use code
REFER3
Terms
Friends must name you when booking. Cap dispatched after the third confirmed booking.
What Our Clients Say
Loved across Kenya & beyond.
Real reviews from guests in Kisumu, Mombasa, Munich, New York and Lyon — swipe to read more.
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Karibu Kenya
Ready to start your Kenya journey?
Tell us how you want to travel. Our Kenya-based team will shape the safari, stays, coast and transfers into one clear itinerary.