Esther Luxe Safaris

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$1,248 to $1,440 pp (USD)

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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

Arrival & First Taste of the Wild

Arrival & First Taste of the Wild

Arrive at Maasai Mara, transfer to your tented camp, and settle in before heading out for an afternoon game drive. The Mara's open plains reveal themselves immediately — herds of zebra, gazelle, and buffalo graze against a backdrop of endless grassland. Your guide shares tracking tips and points out fresh signs of predators nearby. As the sun dips low, painting the sky in amber and rose, you pause for a sundowner drink overlooking the plains. Return to camp for a welcome dinner under the stars, with the distant calls of hyenas and lions setting the mood for the days ahead. Settle into your tent, lulled to sleep by the authentic sounds of the African bush surrounding your camp.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Mara Ntulele Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Big Cats & the Mara River

Big Cats & the Mara River

Rise early for a dawn game drive, when predators are most active and the light is soft and golden. Search for lion prides waking from the night's hunt, and keep watch for leopards resting in acacia trees. After breakfast at camp, head toward the Mara River, famous for its dramatic wildebeest crossings and resident hippo pods basking in the shallows. Watch for crocodiles lurking near the banks. Enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch with sweeping savannah views. The afternoon drive continues the search for cheetahs on the hunt across open grassland, followed by another glowing sunset. Dinner and overnight again at your tented camp, with stories of the day's sightings shared around the fire.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Mara Ntulele Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Maasai Culture & Full-Day Safari

Maasai Culture & Full-Day Safari

Begin the day with a visit to an authentic Maasai village, where warriors and elders welcome you with traditional dance, explain age-old customs, and show you their homes and way of life. Afterward, head back into the reserve for a full day of game viewing, covering more remote areas of the Mara less frequented by other vehicles. Spot giraffe, elephant herds, hyena dens, and perhaps a rare black rhino sighting. Enjoy lunch out in the bush surrounded by nature. The afternoon brings more wildlife encounters as animals gather near waterholes in the cooling heat. Return to camp for a final relaxed evening, reflecting on days filled with unforgettable wildlife moments.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Mara Ntulele Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Leisure Morning & Departure

Leisure Morning & Departure

Day 4:
Wake up to your final morning in the Maasai Mara, with no rush this time — simply enjoy the peaceful sounds of the bush from your tent as the camp comes alive around you. Take a relaxed breakfast overlooking the plains, perhaps spotting wildlife grazing in the distance from the comfort of camp. Use the morning to pack at leisure, browse the curio shop for a few keepsakes, or simply soak in the atmosphere one last time before saying goodbye. Reflect on the past few days with your guides over a final cup of coffee, sharing favorite moments and photos from the trip. Depending on your onward travel schedule, transfer out of the Maasai Mara at the appropriate time, carrying home unforgettable memories of Kenya's most iconic wilderness and its extraordinary wildlife.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
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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  • This tour is offered by Esther Luxe Safaris , not SafariBookings.
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