Masai Mara is one of the world’s most famous wildlife conservation areas, featuring a rich and diverse collection of African wildlife, such as lions, elephants, leopards, and buffaloes. This 4-day Masai Mara road safari from Nairobi offers travelers a fantastic safari experience with accommodations in quality lodges or camps, including six exciting private game drives inside the central Maasai Mara National Reserve. This tour is ideal for tourists arriving on morning flights into Nairobi from the US, UK, and Indian markets, as they do not require an overnight stay in the city before the safari. Travelers from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE, arriving on Emirates and Etihad flights, will likely need an overnight stay in Nairobi.
Below is a typical safari itinerary. Note that prices vary depending on the month or travel season, with peak season from July to October and low season from April to mid-June.
Itinerary
Day 1: Start of Your Safari from Nairobi
Our driver guide will report to your hotel to begin the safari, leaving between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. for a scenic drive down the Rift Valley towards Masai Mara, Kenya’s premier game reserve. You will be in your private safari vehicle. There will be a brief stop en route at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for stunning views of the world’s largest valley. Arrive at Masai Mara in time for lunch. The afternoon game drive at 3:30 p.m. provides an opportunity to spot the unrivaled wildlife in the park. Return to your camp by 6:30 p.m.
Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge. If you are unavailable, you will be accommodated at a lodge of similar quality, such as Basecamp or Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 2: Enjoy a Full Day in Masai Mara
You will enjoy two game drives today—one at 6:15 a.m. before breakfast and the other late afternoon after lunch. Since your safari is private, your game drive timings are flexible, which is helpful if you travel with children or on your honeymoon. You may also have a full-day game drive (one for the whole day) with a packed picnic lunch at no extra cost. Return to your camp by evening.
Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge [Option of Basecamp or Mara Sopa Lodge or similar, in case of unavailability].
Day 3: Enjoy a Full Day in Masai Mara
Spend a full day at Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. You may want to add a visit to a Maasai Village or a hot-air balloon ride to your safari (optional activities at an additional cost—please inquire with us). Return to your camp by evening.
Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge [Option of Basecamp or Mara Sopa Lodge or similar, in case of unavailability].
Day 4: Return to Nairobi
After a relaxed breakfast and check-out by 8:30 a.m., you will depart for a return road transfer to Nairobi. (As per the latest park rules, all visitors must exit the park before 10 a.m.) Your expected arrival time in Nairobi is early afternoon (typically by 2:30 p.m.). You will be dropped off at your hotel or provided a free onward transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Included:
Accommodation as specified in the camp’s itinerary on a full board basis.
Exclusive transport in a safari tour microbus with a game-viewing roof hatch and UHF radio.
Five private safari game drives for the tour.
Services of a certified professional, English-speaking driver-guide, including all expenses and allowances.
Fuel, driver and car park fees, and driver’s allowance.
All park entry fees for clients, driver-guide, and vehicles.
24-hour backup support is available for any unforeseen circumstances or emergencies during your safari.
Not Included:
International flight tickets and visa costs.
Tips, drinks, laundry, calls, and all such costs of a personal nature.
A 5 to 7% credit card surcharge or bank transaction fees will apply.