3-Day Maasai Mara Big Cat Safari

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

Nairobi to Maasai Mara (Private 4x4 Land Cruiser)

Your premium safari adventure begins at 06:30 AM with a private pickup by your professional driver-guide. Settle into a customized 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser, fully equipped with an essential pop-up roof for optimal wildlife viewing and onboard charging slots for your electronic devices.
By 07:30 AM, make an exciting stop at the breathtaking Great Rift Valley escarpment to take panoramic photos of the vast African landscape. Following a scenic drive, you will reach the world-famous Maasai Mara at 12:30 PM and check into your mid-range comfort camp at Sentrim Mara, featuring private en-suite rooms with hot showers. Savor a fresh, delicious buffet lunch and take some time to relax.
At 04:00 PM, head deep into the reserve for a thrilling afternoon game drive to track iconic big cats—including lions, leopards, and cheetahs—alongside massive herds of elephants, zebras, and wildebeests. Exit the park as the sun sets, returning to camp by 06:00 PM for dinner and a peaceful stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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:

Sentrim Mara Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Maasai Mara (Big Five & Migration)

You will coordinate with your professional driver-guide the night before to completely customize your morning start time. At 08:00 AM, set out in your private 4x4 Land Cruiser for an immersive, full-day safari adventure. Track the iconic Big Five—including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos—at your own flexible pace across the rolling plains.
At 01:00 PM, pause to savor a delicious, complimentary packed picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the vast savannah. Head toward the famous Mara River at 02:30 PM to view pods of wallowing hippos and massive crocodiles.
From July to October, you can witness the breathtaking, dramatic Great Migration river crossings here. Continue with a golden-hour safari at 04:30 PM, exploring hidden tracks as predators become active, allowing you to capture stunning sunset photographs.
Return to your comfort camp by 06:00 PM for dinner. Optional Maasai village visits or hot air balloon safaris can be easily arranged.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sentrim Mara Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara to Nairobi (Drop-off & Airport Transfer)

Your morning begins at 07:30 AM as you savor a final hearty breakfast at your camp, complete your checkout formalities, and bid a fond farewell to the incredible Maasai Mara. By 08:30 AM, board your private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser to begin your scenic return journey heading north. You can completely relax with cold onboard drinking water while passing through vibrant local towns and admiring the stunning Great Rift Valley landscape.
You will arrive safely back in Kenya's capital city by the early afternoon at approximately 02:30 PM. From here, enjoy a completely flexible, free drop-off directly back to your chosen Nairobi city hotel or residence. Alternatively, take full advantage of our seamless, complimentary transfer straight to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), timed perfectly for your evening flight home.
If you wish to stop for dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant or shop for souvenirs at the Crafts Center, simply coordinate with your guide.

Main Destination:

Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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