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A Toyota Land Cruiser fitted out as a safari vehicle in Kenya
Car RentalKenya

SUV Rental in Kenya: Can You Really Self-Drive the Maasai Mara?

Self-driving a Kenyan safari is legal, cheaper than a lodge package and entirely doable — but Maasai Mara gate fees doubled on 1 July 2026. Here is what the vehicle, the fuel and the fees actually cost.

August 17, 2026
10 min read
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi’s main international gateway
AfricaKenya

Nairobi: The Only Capital With a National Park Inside It

Lions hunt within sight of Nairobi’s office towers. A practical guide to the city’s park, its split geography, what to book ahead, what it costs and what is not worth the money.

August 15, 2026
9 min read
Open grassland and scattered acacia on the plains of the Maasai Mara, Kenya
AfricaFlightsKenya

The $200 Flight Is Not the Expensive Part of a Maasai Mara Trip

Park fees for the Maasai Mara doubled to $200 per person per day on 1 July 2026 — which changes the flight-versus-drive question entirely. Real 2026 costs, the 15 kg soft-bag rule, and when driving still wins.

August 11, 2026
8 min read

Category - Kenya