Masai Mara: Private island travel

Masai Mara in Kenia is a destination that Private Islands plans for couples and families, with a focus on seclusion and privacy. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Private Islands also organises long transfers to remote islands. The planner starts the island planning, and on a video call you clarify the details.

Updated: 7 August 2026.

Why this trip

In Masai Mara in Kenia, we work out with you how much privacy you want, from a quiet stretch of beach to accommodation that sits as much as possible on its own, and choose accordingly. Around Mara Triangle, Maasai Mara National Reserve and Naboisho Conservancy, days can alternate between beach, water and calm without you having to keep to a schedule, and excursions remain optional. According to our country information, the best time to travel to Kenia is agreed individually, and for islands we also check how weather and water affect the journey and daily life.

Getting to an island like Masai Mara often involves several legs, such as a flight, a boat or a seaplane, and we plan the connections with buffers so that you arrive without haste. We talk with you on a video call about your expectations of seclusion, because anyone seeking calm in Masai Mara needs different planning from someone who also wants excursions or water sports. For families and couples in Masai Mara, we clarify meals, healthcare and excursion options in advance, so that seclusion does not become a limitation but stays planned.

Places and experiences

The catalogue for Masai Mara lists many places, and on a video call you decide how remote your island should be.

Mara Triangle, Experience
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Experience
Naboisho Conservancy, Experience

Place
Mara Triangle
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Naboisho Conservancy

Getting there

From Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse, the journey often continues by boat or seaplane, and Private Islands plans the connections.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Private Islands apart?

Private Islands plans island trips with a focus on seclusion and privacy. We plan Masai Mara by video call according to your wishes for calm and accessibility.

Which places are part of the programme in Masai Mara?

For Masai Mara, Mara Triangle, Maasai Mara National Reserve and Naboisho Conservancy are on file, and Private Islands checks how quiet they really are.

Who is an island trip to {name} suited to?

Couples and families who look for calm and privacy and prefer a trip with few changes and plenty of time on the beach and in the water.

Which accommodations are listed for Masai Mara in the catalogue?

The catalogue lists houses such as Hotel White Sandcastle Mara Lodge, Fairmont Mara Safari Club and JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge for Masai Mara, and Private Islands asks about the journey by boat or seaplane.

Which destinations in Kenia can be combined with Masai Mara?

A second island like Amboseli, Diani Beach and Lake Nakuru combines with Masai Mara if the crossing stays short.

Can I adapt the trip?

Yes. We tailor duration, accommodation, travel and pace to your wishes. On a video call, we discuss how secluded you want to travel and which excursions you would like.

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.