Cinco Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Nairobi to Masai Mara by Flight

Nairobi to Masai Mara by Flight

Your safari begins in Nairobi with a transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to the Masai Mara. Flying allows you to bypass the lengthy overland journey and reach the wilderness within a short time, while also offering scenic views of Kenya's changing landscapes from the air. On arrival at the local airstrip, your safari guide will meet you and transfer you into the reserve.

Begin your adventure with a game drive as you make your way toward your lodge or luxury tented camp. The first drive offers opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, antelopes, and predators including lions and cheetahs. After settling into camp, enjoy the surrounding wilderness before your first night in the Mara.

Transport: Nairobi to Masai Mara by scheduled or charter flight.
Flight time: Approximately 1 hour.
Ground transfer: Local airstrip to lodge/camp, approximately 30–60 minutes, depending on location.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Full-Day Masai Mara Wildlife Safari

Full-Day Masai Mara Wildlife Safari

Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. The extended schedule allows your guide to explore different parts of the reserve and follow current wildlife movements. Early morning provides excellent conditions for photography and predator viewing as lions, cheetahs, and other wildlife become active across the plains.

Continue searching for the Big Five throughout the day while observing elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other plains game. Depending on the season, the reserve may also host spectacular concentrations of migratory wildebeest and zebra. Your guide will tailor the day's route to maximize wildlife opportunities and provide time for photography and observation.

Transport: Game drives within the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Travel time: Varies according to the day's game-drive route.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Full-Day Masai Mara Wildlife Experience

Full-Day Masai Mara Wildlife Experience

Enjoy another full day in the Masai Mara, giving you further opportunities to explore areas not covered during the previous game drives. Begin with an early morning safari when temperatures are cooler and wildlife is active. The reserve's open grasslands, riverine areas, and wooded sections provide diverse habitats for both predators and herbivores.

Return for a relaxed break before continuing with an afternoon game drive. Look for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and other wildlife while enjoying the spectacular scenery. Depending on your interests, the day can be focused on photography, predator sightings, general wildlife viewing, or exploring less-visited areas of the reserve.

Transport: Game drives within the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Travel time: Varies according to the selected game-drive route.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Final Game Drive and Flight to Nairobi

Final Game Drive and Flight to Nairobi

Enjoy a final morning game drive before leaving the Masai Mara. This last safari provides one more opportunity to photograph wildlife and enjoy the quiet beauty of the plains. Your guide will focus on productive wildlife areas before transferring you to the nearby airstrip for your return flight.

Board your flight from the Masai Mara to Nairobi, enjoying another scenic aerial view of Kenya's landscapes. On arrival in Nairobi, your safari concludes, leaving you with memories of exceptional wildlife encounters and 3 nights immersed in one of Africa's most celebrated safari ecosystems.

Transport: Masai Mara to Nairobi by scheduled or charter flight.
Flight time: Approximately 1 hour.
Ground transfer: Lodge/camp to local airstrip, approximately 30–60 minutes depending on location.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Cinco Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Cinco Safaris.