Why Choose This Masai Mara Safari?
The Masai Mara Through Our Lens
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your safari begins with early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel, residence or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport before heading out in your private 4x4 Land Cruiser.
Travel through the Great Rift Valley with scenic viewpoints and beautiful landscapes along the way before descending toward the Masai Mara region.
Arrive in time for lunch, then head out on your first exciting game drive across the vast plains. Early sightings often include lion, giraffe, zebra, elephant and more.
- Nairobi pick-up
- Private 4x4 transfer to Masai Mara
- Afternoon game drive
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Personal drinks
- Travel insurance
- Items of personal nature
Spend the day exploring one of the world's most spectacular wildlife ecosystems, searching for lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, cheetah, hyena, jackal, giraffe and many antelope species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic wildlife area before continuing your afternoon game drives across the reserve.
Optional experiences include a sunrise hot air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast or a cultural visit to learn about traditional Maasai lifestyle.
Enjoy another full day in the Mara, giving you more time to track predators, revisit active wildlife zones and increase chances of unforgettable sightings.
Depending on your route and guide's plan, enjoy lunch in a scenic area while surrounded by the sounds and rhythm of the bush.
If traveling during July to October, your guide may focus on migration routes and river areas where wildebeest crossings, crocodiles and hippo activity create dramatic safari moments.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge or camp with final views of the Masai Mara plains before checking out.
If arranged in advance, you may schedule an optional early morning game drive or balloon safari before departure.
Travel back through the Great Rift Valley with an optional extra-cost detour to Lake Naivasha for lunch or an excursion before arriving in Nairobi for hotel or airport drop-off.
Full Inclusions & Exclusions
- Transport in a customized 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for optimal game viewing
- Professional, experienced English-speaking driver guide
- Accommodation on Full Board unless stated otherwise
- All park entrance fees as per itinerary
- Unlimited game drives as per program
- Complimentary bottled drinking water during safari
- Government taxes and VAT
- Pick-up and drop-off within Nairobi
- International and domestic flights
- Visa / travel authorization costs
- Travel and medical insurance
- Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages and premium drinks
- Optional activities such as balloon safari, Maasai village visits and Lake Naivasha detours
- Tips and gratuities
- Items of personal nature
What to Know Before You Go
Bring neutral lightweight clothing, a warm layer for early mornings, closed shoes, a hat, sunscreen, binoculars and a camera with enough battery and storage.
This itinerary is excellent for travelers who want to reduce time spent changing parks and focus almost entirely on game drives in the Masai Mara.
From July to October, the Mara becomes especially dramatic as wildebeest and zebra move through the ecosystem and river crossings may occur.
Balloon safaris are best arranged early and work especially well for couples, photographers and travelers wanting a premium Mara experience.
Perfect for short Kenya safari holidays, honeymoon packages, family adventures, Big Five seekers, Great Migration travelers and first-time visitors.
Because you spend three nights in one reserve, you have more chances to revisit active wildlife areas and work with better light conditions.
