Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Masai Mara Safari with Big Five Game Drives and Mara River

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace
African wildlife
Maasai people

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore vast savannah landscapes with immersive game drives in Masai Mara
  • 02 Spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos
  • 03 Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration at the Mara River during the season
  • 04 Enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley during the journey

Explore the Masai Mara on this 4-day safari featuring immersive game drives across vast savannah landscapes. Spot the Big Five and encounter abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, cheetahs, and leopards in their natural habitat. Visit the Mara River migration point and, during the season, witness the dramatic Great Wildebeest Migration. Enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley while experiencing one of Africa's most iconic wildlife destinations on this unforgettable Kenyan safari adventure.

Drive through the Great Rift Valley with a stop at a scenic viewpoint to capture photos of the escarpment.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Serengeti National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Get picked up from your hotel and begin the journey towards Masai Mara National Reserve.

  • Drive through the Great Rift Valley with a stop at a scenic viewpoint to capture photos of the escarpment.

  • Continue to Masai Mara, part of the vast Serengeti plains known for the Great Wildebeest Migration.

  • Spot wildlife including the Big Five such as lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos.

  • Enjoy an introductory game drive upon arrival in the reserve.

  • Transfer to the lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive Across the Plains of Masai Mara

  • Enjoy breakfast before departing for a full-day game drive with a packed lunch.

  • Explore the vast plains where large herds of herbivores graze and predators such as cheetahs and leopards can be spotted.

  • Discover the rich biodiversity of Masai Mara, home to numerous mammals, reptiles, and over 400 bird species.

  • Experience excellent chances of spotting the Big Five, including buffaloes, elephants, leopards, lions, and rhinos.

  • Stop for a picnic lunch at the Mara River migration point.

  • Relax briefly before continuing with an afternoon game drive until late evening.

  • Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Early Game Drive and Deeper Exploration of Masai Mara

  • Start the day with an early morning game drive across the endless plains of Masai Mara.

  • Explore the reserve, a vast 1,510-square-kilometre wildlife area connected to the greater Serengeti ecosystem.

  • Witness the remarkable abundance of wildlife, with populations exceeding three million animals.

  • Spot a high concentration of predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, jackals, and serval cats.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Mara River migration point.

  • Continue exploring the reserve with further wildlife viewing.

  • Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Masai Mara to Nairobi with Optional Maasai Village Visit

  • Enjoy breakfast at the lodge or camp.

  • Opt for an optional visit to a Maasai village to learn about local culture.

  • Return to the lodge or camp and check out.

  • Depart for Nairobi with a picnic lunch en route.

  • Arrive in Nairobi and get dropped off at your hotel or airport.

Masai Mara plains, Mara River migration point, Great Rift Valley escarpment

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara plains, Mara River migration point, Great Rift Valley escarpment

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a safari van customized for game viewing, with the option to upgrade to a 4X4 Land Cruiser jeep
  • English-speaking driver/guide
  • Game drives
  • Accommodation in a lodge or camp
  • Meals on a full-board basis while on safari
  • All park entrance fees
  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or airport
  • Drinking water

What's Not Included

  • International flight
  • Personal insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Entrance to the Masai village
  • Extras/optional activities like a balloon ride

What to bring

  • Spirit of adventure

Know before you go

  • The visit to a Maasai village is optional and the entrance fee is not included.
  • A balloon ride is available as an optional activity at an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,100.00 — $1,400.00
Double Sharing $1,100.00

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