Easter holiday packages Kenya bookings fill up faster than almost any other date on the calendar, since the long weekend lines up with the school break and everyone wants the same 4 or 5 days off at once.
- FromKES 24,000per person sharing, 3 nights, Maasai Mara, shared van, park fees extra
- Duration3 to 5 nights over the Easter weekend
- StartsNairobi
- Best forFamilies and groups travelling over the Easter school break
- StylePrivate vehicle, families and groups
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Easter Sunday falls on 28 March 2027, giving most residents a long weekend from Good Friday through Easter Monday. We build Easter holiday packages Kenya trips around both the Maasai Mara and the coast, priced in KES with park fees shown separately.
Book early. Camps and hotels raise rates and fill up months ahead of the Easter band, so the earlier you confirm, the more choice you have on both dates and accommodation.
Highlights
- Maasai Mara and coast options, both priced in KES
- Van or Land Cruiser choice for safari packages
- Park fees for residents and citizens shown as a separate line
- Family rooms available at most properties on request
- Early booking protects your rate before Easter demand pushes prices up
- All prices confirmed in writing on WhatsApp before you pay a deposit
Day by day plan
- Good Friday
Depart Nairobi for the Maasai Mara
An early departure from Nairobi, about 5 to 6 hours to the Mara. You reach camp by early afternoon with time for an evening game drive before the holiday properly begins.
- Saturday
Full day Maasai Mara
Two game drives across the reserve, tracking lion, elephant and the resident herds. Camps are busier than usual over the Easter weekend, so mornings tend to start a little earlier to beat other vehicles to good sightings.
- Easter Sunday
Full day Maasai Mara
A second full day in the reserve, often with a special Easter lunch or dinner laid on at camp. Many families use this day for a slower pace, resting at camp through the midday heat before a final evening game drive.
- Easter Monday
Return to Nairobi
A final morning game drive, then breakfast and the drive back to Nairobi, arriving by mid afternoon in time to beat the worst of the holiday traffic back into the city.
Easter holiday packages Kenya, Maasai Mara, per person sharing
| Tier | 3 nights | 5 nights |
|---|---|---|
| Budget camp, van | KES 24,000 | KES 38,000 |
| Mid camp, Land Cruiser | KES 34,000 | KES 54,000 |
| Luxury camp, Land Cruiser | KES 58,000 | KES 92,000 |
- Park fees are charged separately: about KES 2,500 to 5,000 per adult per day for residents, and about KES 1,500 to 3,000 per day for citizens, depending on season band.
- Easter sits inside a higher price band than the ordinary Jan to Mar season at most camps, so treat these as Easter specific rates, not year round pricing.
- A Diani beach Easter package runs from about KES 27,000 for 3 nights at a budget hotel up to over KES 60,000 at an all inclusive resort; ask us for the current Easter rate.
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Reserve this trip
Pick your dates and group. See the total. Hold it with a deposit.
Pay by Mpesa, bank transfer or card once we confirm in writing. Free changes until you confirm.
Included
- Private vehicle and driver guide for safari packages
- Accommodation for the nights shown, full board on safari, bed and breakfast or full board at the coast depending on hotel
- All game drives listed for safari packages
- A dedicated WhatsApp contact for the full trip
Not included
- Park entry fees, shown as a separate line
- Transport to Nairobi or the coast if you are not starting from Nairobi
- Drinks outside the meal plan booked
- Tips and personal spending
- Travel insurance
When are the Easter 2027 holidays
Easter Sunday falls on 28 March 2027, which puts Good Friday on 26 March and Easter Monday on 29 March, both public holidays in Kenya. Most residents get a 4 day weekend, and many extend it further with an extra day of annual leave either side.
Because the date sits earlier in the year than Kenya’s other big holiday weekends, Easter holiday packages Kenya trips often land during a quieter, drier stretch of the calendar, which suits both safari and beach plans equally well for most travellers.
How early should I book Easter packages
Book as early as you possibly can, ideally 2 to 3 months ahead for the popular camps and hotels. Easter holiday packages Kenya demand rises sharply in the weeks before the holiday, and the better rooms at both the Mara and the coast sell out first.
If you are set on a specific camp or hotel, booking even earlier, 4 to 6 months out, protects both your room and your rate before prices climb closer to the date.
Why are Easter prices higher at the coast
Coastal hotels treat Easter as one of their busiest weekends of the year, alongside Christmas and August, since it is a guaranteed long weekend for the whole country at once. Room rates rise accordingly, and the best properties fill up first.
Compare this against our Diani packages for residents page, which shows Easter band pricing alongside the cheaper months so you can see exactly how much the holiday premium adds.
Maasai Mara Easter holiday packages Kenya
A 3 night Maasai Mara Easter trip starts from about KES 24,000 per person sharing at a budget camp with a shared van, rising to KES 58,000 at a luxury camp with a private Land Cruiser. Park fees are itemised separately, since resident and citizen rates differ.
See our Maasai Mara packages for residents page for the full year round pricing this Easter rate sits inside.
Van or Land Cruiser for your Easter safari
A shared van keeps costs down and suits budget conscious groups who do not mind a shared vehicle with other travellers. A private Land Cruiser costs more but gives your family full control of the pace, with a pop up roof for standing photos.
We can quote either option for any Easter holiday packages Kenya safari; tell us your group size and budget on WhatsApp and we will lay out both prices side by side. Our Land Cruiser versus van guide covers the difference in more detail.
Which Easter packages are best for families
Camps and hotels with a pool, a kids’ club or family rooms suit the Easter break best, since children often need a change of pace across a multi day holiday. Diani’s family friendly resorts and the Mara’s larger, family oriented camps both work well over this weekend.
Our Kenya family safaris page has more detail on ages, park fees for children and which camps suit young families specifically.
Are park fees included in Easter holiday packages Kenya
Not in the headline camp or hotel rate. We list park fees as a separate line for every Easter holiday packages Kenya quote, since resident and citizen rates differ and the exact figure depends on your ID status and the park you visit.
Ask us for the current resident and citizen rate for your chosen park when you enquire, since fee schedules are reviewed periodically.
Other Easter destinations worth considering
Mombasa’s SGR route gives you a train journey as part of the holiday rather than a road transfer, covered on our Mombasa SGR packages page. Naivasha and Nanyuki both work as a shorter Easter break, covered on our Naivasha getaway packages and Nanyuki getaway packages pages, for residents who do not want to travel as far as the Mara or the coast.
See our full Kenya public holidays guide for how Easter compares with other long weekends through the year if you are choosing between dates.
Comparing Easter with other Kenyan long weekends
Easter, Madaraka Day, Mashujaa Day, Jamhuri Day and the Christmas and New Year period are the main long weekend windows Kenyan residents build a trip around each year. Easter tends to sit slightly below Christmas in price but above an ordinary long weekend, since it draws both domestic and inbound demand at once.
If your dates are flexible, a quieter long weekend such as Madaraka or Mashujaa often gives you the same Mara or coast experience at a noticeably lower rate than Easter holiday packages Kenya pricing, since fewer families are competing for the same handful of rooms. See our long weekend deals page for those alternative dates.
Group bookings over Easter
Extended families and church or work groups often travel together over Easter, and a larger group can bring the per person vehicle cost down noticeably on a safari package. Coastal hotels also sometimes offer a group rate for Easter bookings above a certain room count, though this varies by property and is worth asking about directly.
Tell us your full group size when you enquire about Easter holiday packages Kenya, and we will quote the whole party together rather than as separate bookings, which is usually both simpler and cheaper.
What to pack for an Easter trip
Pack the same as any dry season Kenya trip: light layers, sunscreen and a hat for a safari, or swimwear and reef safe sunscreen for the coast. Late March sits in the shoulder period before the long rains, so most Easter holiday packages Kenya trips enjoy fairly dry, settled weather.
A light rain jacket is still worth packing, since an isolated shower is always possible this time of year, particularly at the coast, and it packs small enough to carry without taking up much luggage space.
Traffic and travel tips over the Easter weekend
Roads out of Nairobi get busy on Thursday afternoon and Good Friday morning as the whole city leaves for the same long weekend. Leaving before dawn on Good Friday, or even a day earlier on Thursday, avoids the worst of it for Easter holiday packages Kenya guests heading to the Mara or the coast, and it also means arriving in daylight rather than after dark.
The return trip on Easter Monday sees the same pattern in reverse, so an early start home again saves hours compared to leaving in the afternoon, when traffic backs up badly on the main routes into the city.
Booking and payment for Easter holiday packages Kenya
We hold no funds until you confirm your trip. Every quote is sent in writing over WhatsApp with the hotel or camp name, dates and full price broken down, park fees included as a separate line.
A deposit secures your booking, with the balance due closer to Easter. Given how quickly rooms fill for this weekend, we recommend paying the deposit as soon as your dates are fixed rather than waiting, since Easter holiday packages Kenya rooms rarely stay available once the school term dates are confirmed.
How to book your easter holiday packages Kenya
Booking your easter holiday packages Kenya with us takes about five minutes of your time. The rest is our job. Here is exactly what happens, step by step, so there are no surprises along the way.
- Send your dates. Message us on WhatsApp with your travel dates, how many people are coming and the ages of any children. Tell us if you have a budget in mind. We plan with it, not around it.
- Get a written quote. We reply with a clear price per person, what it includes and what it does not. No hidden park fees and no vague extras. If a cheaper camp or a shorter route makes more sense, we say so.
- Tweak it until it fits. Change a camp, add a night or swap a park. Ask as many questions as you like. Changes cost nothing until you confirm.
- Confirm with a deposit. A deposit holds your vehicle, guide and rooms. You get a written confirmation with every detail and the date the balance is due.
- Travel day. Your driver guide meets you at your hotel or the airport with a name board. You have their number and ours for the whole trip.
What every trip with us includes
Every easter holiday packages Kenya plan we put together comes with the basics done properly. You ride in a safari vehicle with a pop up roof, with a professional driver guide who knows the parks. Water is in the cooler box, and park fees are sorted in advance so you do not stand in a queue at the gate.
We also stay reachable. If something changes on the road, a flat tyre, a closed route or a sudden storm, we sort it and keep you posted on WhatsApp.
Paying safely
We share payment details in writing only, and every payment gets a receipt. The payment options and the balance date sit on your written quote, so nothing is left to memory or a phone call.
Why book with a Nairobi team
We live here. We drive these roads all year, we know which camps are honest about their photos, and we know when a park is too busy to enjoy. That local knowledge is what turns a good easter holiday packages Kenya into a great one. Our Google rating sits at 5.0 from 46 reviews, and we plan to keep it that way.
Ready when you are. Send us a message and we will put a plan together for you shortly.
Questions people ask
When are the Easter 2027 holidays?
Easter Sunday falls on 28 March 2027, with Good Friday on 26 March and Easter Monday on 29 March, both public holidays. That gives most residents a 4 day weekend to build Easter holiday packages Kenya plans around.
How early should I book Easter packages?
Ideally 2 to 3 months ahead, and 4 to 6 months for the most popular camps and hotels. Easter holiday packages Kenya demand rises fast in the weeks before the holiday, and better rooms sell out first.
Why are Easter prices higher at the coast?
Coastal hotels treat Easter as one of their busiest weekends alongside Christmas and August, since it is a guaranteed long weekend for the whole country. Rates rise with demand, and the best rooms fill up earliest.
Which Easter packages are best for families?
Properties with a pool, kids’ club or family rooms suit Easter best, since children often need variety across a multi day break. Diani’s family resorts and the Mara’s larger family camps both work well for Easter holiday packages Kenya with children.
Can I get a Land Cruiser instead of a van for Easter?
Yes. A private Land Cruiser costs more than a shared van but gives your group full control of the pace, with a pop up roof for standing photos. Tell us your group size and budget and we will quote both options.
Are park fees included in Easter holiday packages Kenya?
Not in the headline camp or hotel rate. We itemise park fees separately for every quote, since resident and citizen rates differ and change from time to time. Ask us for the current rate for your chosen park when you enquire, and we will add it to your final total in writing.
Official information: KWS park fee schedule.
Ready when you are. Send your dates and group size. We reply with a clear price and a plan you can change.
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