Uncover the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve on a compact, memorable 4-day safari. Starting and ending in Nairobi, this trip combines dramatic Great Rift Valley views, daily game drives, close encounters with the Big Five, abundant birdlife, and authentic Maasai culture.
Tour highlights
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Pick-up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel.
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Scenic stop at the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
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Daily game drives in Maasai Mara; search for the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo).
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Picnic by the Mara River.
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Optional Maasai village visit and hot-air balloon experience.
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Return transfer to Nairobi (airport or hotel).
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & transfer to Maasai Mara
Upon arrival, your guide collects you from JKIA or your Nairobi hotel. Then, you’ll drive through the Great Rift Valley for photo stops. After checking in and enjoying lunch, you’ll take an afternoon game drive. Thereafter, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Full day game viewing
Early after breakfast, head out for a full day in the Mara plains. Consequently, you’ll search for lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, wildebeests and more. Meanwhile, keep an eye out for zebras, elands, warthogs, Masai giraffes and African wild dogs. Afterward, enjoy a picnic near the Mara River, then continue game viewing until sunset.
Day 3: Full day: optional balloon & Maasai visit
Again, rise early for breakfast and depart for another full day of sightings. Additionally, you may opt for a hot-air balloon ride for a spectacular bird’s-eye view. Later, visit a Maasai community to learn about local traditions. Finally, return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Morning game drive & return to Nairobi
After breakfast, check out and enjoy an en-route morning game drive. Thus, you’ll likely spot early-rising wildlife and birds one last time. Then, drive back to Nairobi and be dropped at the airport or your preferred Nairobi location.
Why choose this safari?
Because it’s concise yet immersive, you’ll see the Mara’s highlights without rushing. Moreover, experienced guides maximize sightings and local insight.