Package overview
This 3-day Masai Mara Safari takes you into Kenya’s most iconic wildlife reserve—the Masai Mara National Reserve, home to vast savannahs, abundant wildlife, and the legendary Big Five. Enjoy breathtaking game drives, exceptional photographic moments, and the warm hospitality of Masai culture. Whether you are seeking adventure, relaxation, or world-class wildlife sightings, the Masai Mara delivers an unforgettable safari experience.
- The Great Migration (Seasonal): If traveling between July and October, witness the epic river crossings of millions of wildebeest and zebra across the Mara River.
- Big Cat Sightings: The Mara is renowned for guaranteed sightings of lions, cheetahs, and leopards—it is one of the best places in the world to see predators in action.
- Big Five & More: A near-certainty to spot the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo) and countless other species.
- Hot Air Balloon Safari (Optional): Start your day with a breathtaking sunrise flight over the plains, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush.
- Pick up from your Nairobi hotel/airport and depart for Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.
- Arrive in time for lunch at your camp/lodge.
Day-by-day itinerary
01Day 1 | Nairobi - Masai Mara
Pick up from your Nairobi hotel/airport and depart for Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.
Arrive in time for lunch at your camp/lodge.
Afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara, where you may spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and more.
Enjoy the beautiful African sunset before returning to your lodge.
Meals: Lunch & DinnerOvernight: Masai Mara (Safari Lodge or Tented Camp)
02Day 2 | Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
Early breakfast followed by a full-day game drive across the reserve.
Explore the Mara River—famous for the Great Migration and large hippo and crocodile populations.
Enjoy your packed picnic lunch in the wild surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Continue searching for the Big Five and other wildlife as you traverse different areas of the reserve.
Optional: Visit a Masai cultural village (extra cost).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerOvernight: Masai Mara
03Day 3 | Masai Mara - Nairobi
Early morning game drive to increase your chances of spotting predators as they begin their day.
Return to the lodge for breakfast.
Check out and drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.
Drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- Game drives in custom 4x4 vehicles with expert guides
- Pick-up and drop-off from hotel/airport
- Accommodation in safari lodge or tented camps
- Park entry fees
- Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
What's excluded
- Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and snacks
- Personal purchases or souvenirs
- Optional activities (e.g., guided nature walks, cultural visits)
- Tips and gratuities for driver/guide
- Items of personal nature (e.g., jackets, binoculars, cameras)
- Accommodation before or after the safari
- Travel insurance or international medical cover