3-Day Maasai Mara Big Five & Migration Mid Range Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Journey into the Wild

Depart Nairobi early in the morning and travel through the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, stopping briefly to enjoy panoramic views. Continue to the Maasai Mara, arriving at your lodge or camp in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive, where you may encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and other wildlife roaming freely across the savannah.

Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay, with time to relax and reflect on the day’s sightings.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Mara River Camp (Kenya)

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Into the Heart of the Mara

After an early breakfast, set off for an extended game drive with a packed picnic lunch. Spend the day exploring different areas of the reserve, tracking big cats, large herbivore herds, and diverse birdlife.

Enjoy your picnic lunch near the Mara River, watching hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat.

Later in the afternoon, you may choose to visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about local culture, customs, and daily life (optional).

For an extraordinary experience, an optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at sunrise, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush.

Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara River Camp (Kenya)

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Farewell to the Savannah

After breakfast, check out of the lodge and begin your return journey to Nairobi. Enjoy the scenic drive through rolling plains and rural homesteads along the way.

You may make an optional stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to take photos, stretch your legs, or browse local souvenirs. Continue to Nairobi for drop-off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your safari.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.