4-Day Masai Mara Big 5 Safari (Peak Season)

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara – Scenic Journey & First Wildlife Encounter

Our safari begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. You’ll journey through the Great Rift Valley, enjoying breathtaking scenery and a brief stop at the viewpoint to capture panoramic photos. Continue towards the Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch at Jambo Mara Safari lodge or tented midrange camp. After settling in, head out on your first afternoon game drive. This is your chance to spot elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and perhaps even your first big cat. Return to camp at sunset for dinner and a relaxing evening under the stars.

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:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Game Drive in Search of the Big Five & Great Migration

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive across the vast plains of the Masai Mara. With a packed picnic lunch, you'll explore different sections of the reserve, following wildlife trails and crossing rivers teeming with hippos and crocodiles. During peak season, your guide will take you toward the Mara River to witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration river crossings. The focus today is on the Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino along with cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeests, and zebras. Break for lunch at a scenic spot in the bush, then continue your game drive into the afternoon. Return to camp before nightfall for dinner and overnight.

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
• Drinks not included

Sunrise Safari, Optional Balloon Flight & Cultural Experience

Rise early for a sunrise game drive when predators are most active. Alternatively, opt for an optional magical hot-air balloon safari over the Mara, ending with a champagne breakfast in the bush (at an extra cost). After breakfast, enjoy some time at leisure or participate in a guided nature walk. Midday is ideal for a visit to a local Maasai village to learn about traditional customs, dances, and daily life. Later in the afternoon, embark on another game drive, perfect for spotting wildlife as they emerge in the cooler hours. Return to camp for your final safari night, with dinner served by lantern light and stories shared around the campfire.

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
• Drinks not included

Final Game Drive & Return to Nairobi

Enjoy one last early morning game drive to soak in the golden savannah landscapes and say farewell to the Mara’s incredible wildlife. After breakfast, check out and begin your return journey to Nairobi, with a packed lunch en route. You’ll arrive in the city in the late afternoon and be dropped off at your hotel or the airport for your onward travel. This marks the end of your unforgettable 4-day Masai Mara Big 5 safari experience.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.