3-Day Ultimate Maasai Mara Big Five Safari

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

Nairobi to Maasai Mara – Scenic Journey & Afternoon Game Drive

Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Journey through the spectacular Great Rift Valley, pausing at a scenic viewpoint to admire one of Africa's most remarkable landscapes before continuing through rolling hills and traditional Maasai countryside to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at your safari lodge or camp in time for a delicious lunch and a chance to unwind. In the afternoon, embark on your first exhilarating game drive across the reserve's endless golden plains, where you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and many other remarkable wildlife species in their natural habitat. As the sun sets over the savannah, return to your lodge or camp for a delightful dinner and a relaxing overnight stay, ready for another unforgettable day of safari.

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:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge 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 Big Five Safari in the Maasai Mara

After an early breakfast, depart with packed lunch boxes for an unforgettable full-day game drive in the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve. Accompanied by your expert safari guide, explore the reserve's vast golden plains, riverine forests, and rolling savannahs in search of the iconic Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo—along with cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, gazelles, and an extraordinary variety of birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot in the heart of the reserve before continuing your wildlife adventure through the afternoon. For an even more memorable experience, you may opt for an early morning Hot Air Balloon Safari, offering breathtaking aerial views of the Mara, or visit a traditional Maasai Village to discover the rich culture and heritage of the Maasai people (both activities are available at an extra cost). Return to your safari lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Sunrise Safari & Return to Nairobi

Start your day with an early morning game drive, when the Maasai Mara is at its most active and wildlife sightings are at their best. Return to your lodge or camp for breakfast before checking out. Bid farewell to the breath-taking wilderness as you begin the scenic journey back to Nairobi, enjoying the final views of the reserve and the picturesque Great Rift Valley along the way. Stop for lunch en route before continuing to the city. Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, bringing your unforgettable 3-Day Ultimate Maasai Mara Big Five Safari to a memorable close.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

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.