4-Day Budget Maasai Mara Safari- Best for Big 5 Spotting

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

Nairobi to Maasai Mara – Into the Savannah

Your safari begins with a morning departure from Nairobi, heading towards the Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley. A brief stop at a scenic viewpoint allows you to take in sweeping views before continuing the journey. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and settle in before heading out later in the afternoon for your first game drive. This is your introduction to the Mara’s rich wildlife, where you may encounter elephants, zebras, and possibly predators beginning their evening hunt.

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:

Mara River Camp (Kenya)

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara – Full-Day Big Five Search

Spend the day exploring the Maasai Mara with extended game drives across different parts of the reserve. With a picnic lunch packed, you’ll maximize your time in the wild, tracking wildlife across the open plains. The reserve is home to lions, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, and numerous other species, offering continuous action and incredible photo opportunities throughout the day.

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)

Maasai Mara – Deep Exploration of the Reserve

Enjoy another full day dedicated to game viewing in the Maasai Mara. Your guide will navigate through various parts of the reserve in search of unique sightings and less-explored areas. Whether it’s following a pride of lions, spotting a leopard in the trees, or watching herds grazing across the plains, each drive offers a different and exciting perspective of the Mara ecosystem.

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)

Maasai Mara to Nairobi – End of Safari

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy a relaxed drive as you leave the reserve behind, arriving in the afternoon. You will be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport, marking the end of your memorable Maasai Mara safari.

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.