4 Days: Masai Mara National Reserve

Safari Highlights

Experience the spectacular wilderness of Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve on this 4-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi. This extended itinerary gives you more time to explore the Mara’s vast savannahs, discover its remarkable wildlife and enjoy multiple game drives in one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations.

Your journey begins in Nairobi with a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley, before continuing to the Maasai Mara. The reserve forms part of the larger Serengeti-Mara ecosystem and is renowned for its abundant wildlife, spectacular landscapes and seasonal movements of wildebeest and other grazing animals.

The Maasai Mara offers excellent opportunities to see the Big Five — Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino — alongside cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impalas, Thomson’s gazelles, Grant’s gazelles, elands and many other species.

If you travel during the July to October migration season, you may also have the opportunity to witness part of the Great Wildebeest Migration. The exact timing and location of the herds depend on rainfall, grazing conditions and animal movements, so migration sightings cannot be guaranteed.

An optional visit to a Maasai community can also be arranged, providing an opportunity to learn about local traditions, homes, music and cultural practices.

Safari Highlights

Scenic drive from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley
Great Rift Valley viewpoint
Four days exploring the Maasai Mara ecosystem
Multiple morning and afternoon game drives
Excellent Big Five viewing opportunities
Search for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinos
See cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest
Spot Impalas, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles and elands
Opportunity to experience the Great Wildebeest Migration
Optional Maasai community visit
Extended time for wildlife photography
Comfortable lodge or tented camp accommodation
Nairobi drop-off at the end of the safari

Detailed Safari

Day-by-Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve

This morning we pick up clients from their hotel and we depart from Nairobi at 8.30 am and drive through the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Lunch at the Lodge/camp and relax before departing for the afternoon game drive. The Mara Game Reserve one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied, and easy to see. The wild animals found in the Park’s are: Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousands of plain game including Impala, Zebra, both Thomson’s and grants Gazelles. Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp

Day 2 – 3: The Annual Migration (July – October) Full day exploring Masai Mara Game Reserve

Throughout the year the Masai Mara is a place of natural drama and life. Most stunning of all are the months between July and October, when the savannah teems with animals during the Great Wildebeest Migration. Millions of wildebeest gather in the Masai Mara in one of the natural wonders of the world.
Full day spent for viewing the great predators and explore the parks amazingly high concentration of wild animals. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive Cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. During the stay we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp

Day 4: Masai Mara – Nairobi

Early morning game drives in Masai Mara followed by late breakfast at the campsite then depart for Nairobi by road. The safari ends in Nairobi late in the afternoon

What is Included

Full board accommodation whilst on safari.
All meals and activities as stated in the itinerary
Accommodation in double/twin/triple room sharing.
All park entrance fees
Game drives as detailed in the itinerary.
Extensive Game drives
Game viewing in camps 4×4 vehicles and UHF radio.
Recommended Mineral Water while on safari