3-Day The Ultimate Masai Mara Private Lodge Safari

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

Masai Mara National Reserve

Your safari begins with a 7:00 AM pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Journey through the spectacular Great Rift Valley, stopping at the escarpment viewpoint for panoramic views and memorable photographs. Continue across scenic Maasai countryside, passing traditional homesteads and open plains before reaching the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve.

Upon arrival, check in at your lodge or camp for lunch, followed by time to relax and enjoy the lodge facilities. At around 4:00 PM, you may opt for an optional Maasai Village visit to experience traditional dances, storytelling, beadwork and local culture. Alternatively, enjoy an optional game drives in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, antelopes and, with luck, leopards or cheetahs. Admire the golden African sunset over the vast savannah before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and a restful overnight stay in the wilderness, surrounded by nature.

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

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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)

Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart with picnic lunch boxes for an unforgettable full-day game drive in the spectacular Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations. Covering over 1,500 square kilometres of rolling savannah, riverine forests, and acacia-dotted plains, the reserve is home to the iconic Big Five "lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino" as well as cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and countless antelope species. During the Great Migration season from July to October, witness one of the world's greatest natural spectacles as millions of wildebeests and zebras cross the Mara River in search of fresh grazing.

Enjoy your picnic lunch at a scenic location within the reserve before continuing your afternoon game drives in search of more wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Return to your lodge or camp in the late evening for relaxation, dinner, and another memorable overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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)

Masai Mara – Nairobi

On this final day of your safari after a leisurely breakfast and check out between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM to embark on the journey back to Nairobi. Along the way, you can opt for a scenic pass by Lake Naivasha (extra) for an optional boat ride and nature walk safari in a wildlife sanctuary nearby. Observe hippos wallowing in the water and marvel at the array of bird species inhabiting the area. Afterwards, your driver will drop you off at your hotel or directly to the airport for your onward arrangements. Reflect on the unforgettable experiences and cherished memories of your 3-day Masai Mara Safari, knowing that the spirit of Africa will forever hold a special place in your heart.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.