Masai Mara in Kenia is a destination that Once in a Lifetime plans for travellers with a lifelong wish, with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. Once in a Lifetime is a Swiss travel agency with video consultation and prepares lifelong wishes with care. Describe your wish in the planner, and in the video call Once in a Lifetime goes through it with you point by point.
Updated: 7 August 2026.
Why this trip
Between July and October wildebeest cross the Mara River in great herds, and anyone who is there then stands at one of the best known natural events on earth. The Masai Mara is for many one of the destinations they keep as a lifelong wish until time and means are right. In the Maasai Mara National Reserve lie the classic game areas, and in the Mara Triangle you find a less visited part. The Naboisho Conservancy offers drives in smaller groups and with more calm.
A balloon flight at sunrise is for many one of the highlights and needs an early reservation. As camps, the Mara Bushtops Luxury Camp and the Mara Explorer Tented Camp come into question. Lake Nakuru, Samburu and Amboseli are neighbouring destinations in Kenya. Anyone who wants to experience the migration should fix the period early, because the herds follow the rain and not the calendar.
This uncertainty is part of the preparation. In the video call Once in a Lifetime clarifies with you how many nights the place deserves and which travel month suits your occasion.
Places and experiences
Once in a Lifetime names places in Masai Mara that you want to have seen once in your life.
| Place |
|---|
| Mara Triangle |
| Maasai Mara National Reserve |
| Naboisho Conservancy |
| Governors' Balloon Safaris |
Getting there
From your Swiss airport, Once in a Lifetime plans flights and transfers so that the occasion stays at the centre.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Once in a Lifetime apart?
Once in a Lifetime plans trips for lifelong wishes with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. We plan Masai Mara by video call with plenty of lead time according to your occasion.
Which places are part of the programme in Masai Mara?
To fulfil your wish in Masai Mara, the catalogue includes Mara Triangle, Maasai Mara National Reserve and Naboisho Conservancy among others. Once in a Lifetime sorts them in the video call by what they mean to you.
Who is a dream trip to Masai Mara suitable for?
For travellers with a lifelong wish or a special occasion who want to prepare a trip well in advance and with care.
Which accommodations are listed for Masai Mara in the catalogue?
For the special occasion, the catalogue lists Hotel White Sandcastle Mara Lodge, Fairmont Mara Safari Club and JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge, for example, in Masai Mara. The choice depends on your wish.
Which destinations in Kenia work well together?
In addition, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Samburu can be reached. You decide calmly whether they fit your wish.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor occasion, duration, stops and pace to your wish. In a video call we discuss what the trip means to you and how that should show in the schedule.
How much does a trip to Masai Mara cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
The planner begins with your occasion and dream destination.
Fill in the planner
reply within one working day by video call
Once in a Lifetime
Plan your journey step by step: travel dates, travellers and personal preferences, tailored to your destination.
Plan your own journeyAccommodation in the catalogue
| Accommodation | Rating |
|---|---|
| Fairmont Mara Safari Club | 4.7 |
| Mara Serena Safari Lodge | 4.6 |
| Sarova Mara Game Camp - Safari Lodge in Kenya | 4.7 |
| Mara Bushtops Luxury Camp | 4.7 |
| Mara Intrepids Tented Camp | 4.6 |
| Mara Explorer Tented Camp | 5 |
| Mara Sopa Lodge | 4.6 |
| Tayari Luxury Tented Camp - Masai Mara | 4.6 |
Nearby destinations
Besides Masai Mara, these places can be included in the trip.
More destinations for Once in a Lifetime
destinations in the catalogue of Once in a Lifetime: Samburu, Tsavo, Amboseli.
Gallery
Mara Triangle, Experience
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Experience
Naboisho Conservancy, Experience
Lookout hill, Experience
Governors' Balloon Safaris, Experience
Talek Gate - Maasai Mara, Experience
Hotel White Sandcastle Mara Lodge, Accommodation
Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Accommodation
Updated: 7 August 2026.