3-Day Shared Big 5 Discovery Wildlife Journey

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Scenic afternoon-Evening Game Drive Masai Mara NR

The adventure begins early in the morning as the group gathers in Nairobi city center for a meet-and-greet with fellow travelers and the safari guide. After a short briefing, the journey sets off in a shared safari vehicle through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley, with a stop for scenic photos and refreshments. Upon arrival at the Masai Mara, guests check in at Jambo Mara Safari Lodge, enjoy a warm lunch, and settle in before heading out on an afternoon game drive across the rich savannahs teeming with wildlife. After sunset, the group returns to the lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or 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:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range resort bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Big 5 Exploration

After an early breakfast, the group departs with packed lunches for a full-day game drive, exploring the heart of Masai Mara in search of the Big 5—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino. The drive offers exceptional wildlife viewing, including sightings of cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and herds of wildebeest. A visit to the Mara River provides insight into the migration routes and crocodile habitats. The guide shares fascinating facts throughout the day, and a picnic lunch is enjoyed under the shade of an acacia tree. The group returns to the lodge at sunset for dinner and overnight stay for the night.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range resort bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masasi Village visit and Return to Nairobi

The final morning begins with breakfast at the lodge followed by check-out. Before leaving Masai Mara, the group visits a traditional Maasai village to experience the vibrant culture of the semi-nomadic Maasai people. Guests witness traditional dances, learn about their customs, and explore handmade crafts and huts known as manyattas. After this enriching cultural stop, the journey back to Nairobi begins, with a lunch break en route. The group arrives in the city center by late afternoon, marking the end of a memorable 3-day shared safari filled with wildlife encounters and cultural discovery.

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.