March Safaris

March like January and February is a fairly dry month. There is hardly any rain in March but sometimes the onset of long rains can be experienced late in March. March also is a high safari season. The three months of dry spell are coming to an end paving way for the onset of long rains. Animals can be seen frequenting watering holes and this is good for viewing and photography of wildlife. Like February, watch out for safari offers from the month of March. Safari Costs for March are similar to January Safari and February Safari costs.

Weather:

Rainfall: No Rainfall at the beginning of the month. Some rain may be experienced towards the end of the month when the onset of long rains is early.

Temperature: Hot to warm days (Max 28 - 32 Degrees Celsius)

Nights may be chilly (less than 22 degrees Celsius)

Mombasa and Malindi are quite humid in March

Samburu is dry with daytime temperatures reaching a high of 34° C and chilly nights 21° C

Maasai Mara and Amboseli are dry and chilly at night

Kenya Safari Costs March in US$ per person per day (Season: High)

Safari Destination	Safari Type	Camping 1 night	Extra Night	Budget 1 night	Extra Night	Luxury 1 night	Extra Night
Maasai Mara Game Reserve	Air	N/A	N/A	600	300	957	710
Maasai Mara Game Reserve	Road	120	120	380	240	825	795
Amboseli National Park	Air	N/A	N/A	559	240	615	445
Amboseli National Park	Road	120	120	380	240	585	445
Samburu Game Reserve	Air	N/A	N/A	579	238	829	468
Samburu Game Reserve	Road	120	120	380	240	699	699
Beach Holiday Mombasa	Sarova White Sands 2 People Sharing		Standard Single			245	Half Board
			Standard Double			312
			Palm Single			305
			Palm Double			412
			Sea Front Single			325
			Sea Front Double			415
			Suites : One bedroom			570
			Two bedroom			945
			Presidential			1570
Beach Holiday Malindi	Hemmingway's Hotel 2 People Sharing		Superior single			322	Half Board
			Deluxe Double/Twin			512
			Junior Suite			562
			Executive Suite (one bedroom)			1006
			Executive Suite (Two bedroom)			1420

Note:

1. Rates for road safaris are based on a minimum of 2 persons per day

2. Discount are available for more people traveling by road together as follows;

>>> 4 pax 10 %

>>> 6 Pax 15 %

>>> Request discounts for above 7 people

3. Enquire for rates for camping safaris for groups

4. Camping safari rates applicable to 4 Persons traveling together. Less than 4 people will join a group.

Cost Highlights include:

Budget and Camping

Luxury Camps

Transport as stated
Accommodation in Safari Lodges/ Camps - Full Board
Accommodation for beach Holiday - Half Board
Park Entrance fees
Game drives
Services of an English Speaking Guide/Driver
Government taxes
Complimentary transfer to/from Airport on arrival and departure date

Return transfers
Transport - Air or Road
Park fees and conservancy fees
All game drives in open 4x4 vehicles
Sundowners
Walks and visits to Maasai villages where applicable.
Full board and
Free house wines, beer and soft drinks

Costs Do Not Include

Extras at the lodge i.e. drinks, laundry, phone calls etc.
International flight into East Africa
Departure taxes - Visa and any related fees
Tips to porters and drivers
All that not mentioned in what's included

Notes

Minimum Stay in Luxury camps is 2 nights
Some luxury Camps close in July. Those that are open offer the same services.
Enquire for Children Under 8 years
Single room supplement per night from US$90
Children (8-16years) each pay 60% if sharing with 2 adults
If sharing with 1 adult the adult pays single supp and child pays 60%.
2 children in own tent 75% of adult rate each

The above rates are based on a few standard (5 Star) and luxury (deluxe) tourist properties in Kenya. The rates may vary upwards or downwards depending on; Category of the property in terms of service levels and exclusivity of the property.