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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Day 1

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Pick up from Nairobi City Biashara Street, Lakhamshi House at 7:30 am for 5-hour drive to 8th wonder of the world.

Stop briefly at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic views of the escarpment and the world's largest valley. Continue driving down through Narok town and arrive at your tented camp in the Masai Mara in time for a warm lunch.

Afternoon (3:30 PM – 6:30 PM): (Optional Game drive at extra park fees JAN-JUNE $ 100 PP Or JULY-DEC $ 200 PP)

Head out into the reserve for your first afternoon game drive. This is a thrilling introduction where you can spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, and large predators like lions and cheetahs.

Evening: Return to your camp for dinner and unwind under the African stars.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner & Water.

Accommodation: Mara Chui Resort.

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:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Mara Chui Resort
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

Start your day with breakfast then early morning game drive when predators like leopards and lions are most active. Full-Day Exploration: Spend the entire day exploring the vast, rolling savannah plains of the Mara full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch to maximize your coverage of the park.

Track the "Big Five" (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, and Rhino). Visit the famous Mara River (crucial if you are traveling during the Great Migration season between July - October to witness river crossings, or to spot resident hippos and crocodiles year-round).

Evening: Head back to your lodge or camp around sunset for dinner and overnight.

Other optional activities:

Walking safaris ($10 pp),
Hot-air balloon safaris ($430 pp)
Maasai village visits ($20 pp)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner & water.

Accommodation: Mara Chui Resort.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Mara Chui Resort
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

Return to Nairobi:

Enjoy an early breakfast and check-out of your Camp begin your road trip back to Nairobi, stopping for lunch ($ 5pp) along the way.

Afternoon (approx. 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM):

Arrive back in Nairobi, where you will be dropped off at your hotel, residence, or the airport for your onward journey.

This marks the end of your 3-day safari to magical Kenya.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch ($5 pp) & water.

Optional Add-Ons & Tips:

Hot Air Balloon Safari:
Can be arranged for the dawn of Day 2 ($430 per person) offering a bird’s-eye view of the plains followed by a champagne bush breakfast.

Maasai Village Visit:
Can be organized with your driver-guide on Day 1 or Day 3 (~$20 per person) to experience traditional song, dance, and culture.

Vehicle Choice: A 4x4 Land Cruiser is highly recommended over a 4WD safari van, especially during rainy seasons, to comfortably handle the rugged final stretch of the road to the Mara.

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)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
  • A transfer back to the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.

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