Kenya · Photography

5-Day Maasai Mara Photography Safari through the Great Rift Valley

5 Days Round trip from Great Rift Valley Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy picturesque views of the Great Rift Valley
  • 02 Get a chance to see the Big Five animals and other wild game
  • 03 Opt for a hot air balloon safari
  • 04 Spend full days photographing wildlife in Maasai Mara
  • 05 Stay at Tipilikwani Mara Camp during your safari

Make the best wildlife photos of your life on this private 5-day tour to Maasai Mara, the heartland of Kenya. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley and explore the arid lanes of the Mara in search of lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and other game animals. Enjoy scenic views of the landscape, full days of game viewing, and nights at Tipilikwani Mara Camp.

Make the best wildlife photos of your life on this private 5-day tour to Maasai Mara, the heartland of Kenya.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Scenic Drive through the Great Rift Valley

  • Pick up from your hotel at 08:30 AM and drive to the Mara via the scenic Great Rift Valley. Enjoy breakfast en route.

  • Arrive at the Mara Reserve in good time for lunch.

  • Check into Tipilkwani Mara Camp and rest for a while.

  • Depart for an afternoon game drive.

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

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Maasai Mara National Park

  • Enjoy a hearty breakfast and depart with packed lunches for a full day exploring the park.

  • Go in search of the Big Five and other wild game with your Maasai Mara safari guide.

  • Try the optional hot air balloon safari, which can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per person.

  • Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at Tipilikwani.

3
Day 03

Early Morning and Full-Day Safari in Maasai Mara

  • Head out for an early morning game drive and return for breakfast at the camp.

  • Depart with packed lunches for a full day of exploring the park in search of the Big Five and other wild game until evening.

  • Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at Tipilikwani Mara Camp.

4
Day 04

Another Full Day of Big Five Game Drives

  • Head out for a game drive early in the morning.

  • Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast.

  • Depart with packed lunches for a full day of exploring the park in search of the Big Five and other wild game until evening.

  • Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at Tipilikwani Mara Camp.

5
Day 05

Departure for Nairobi

  • Depart after breakfast for Nairobi, arriving in the mid to late afternoon.

  • Drop off at the airport for your homebound flight as scheduled.

Great Rift Valley vistas, Tipilikwani Mara Camp, Masai Mara savanna

Where this trip takes you

Great Rift Valley vistas, Tipilikwani Mara Camp, Masai Mara savanna

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Great Rift Valley 2 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, ideal for game viewing and photography

  • Full-board accommodation whilst on safari

  • Accommodation in a double room

  • All park entrance fees, including government taxes

  • Services of an English-speaking professional Maasai Mara safari driver/guide

  • All game drives as detailed in the itinerary

  • Complimentary return airport transfers

  • Bottled water whilst on safari

  • Personalized service

What's Not Included

  • Tips

  • Laundry

  • Beverages/drinks

  • International flights

  • Visas

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Any other extras not detailed in the itinerary

  • Hotel accommodation in Nairobi after the safari

Know before you go

  • Optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per person.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Great Rift Valley.

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