Kenya · Safari

4-Day Masai Mara Safari with Big 5 Game Drives from Nairobi

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

Take a Safari Tour to the Masai Mara National Reserve

Spot lions at the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot the Big 5 in the Masai Mara, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
02 Chance to witness the famous wildebeest migration across the plains
03 Enjoy spectacular views of the Great Rift Valley on the drive from Nairobi
04 Make an optional visit to a nearby Maasai village to learn about local culture

Enter the savannah wilderness of the Masai Mara, where you can spot the Big 5 along with other species such as spotted hyena, black-backed jackal, and bat-eared fox. Travel from Nairobi through the scenic Great Rift Valley and Narok town before heading into one of Kenya's most famous wildlife reserves. Depending on the season, you may also get a chance to witness the wildebeest crossing the plains during their annual migration. The tour also offers an optional visit to a nearby Maasai village to explore the community's culture and traditions.

You may spot the Big 5 here, along with lions, leopards, cheetahs, topi, eland, gazelles, buffalo, elephants, spotted hyenas, black-backed jackals, and bat-eared foxes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

Leave Nairobi in the morning and travel through the floor of the Great Rift Valley on your way to the Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Kenya's most famous national parks.
Stop in nearby Narok town for lunch, then continue the journey with game drives en route as you head towards the park.
Arrive at the Masai Mara National Reserve in time for lunch and head out for an afternoon game drive.
Have dinner and spend the night at a lodge.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in the Masai Mara

After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara Reserve. You may spot the Big 5 here, along with lions, leopards, cheetahs, topi, eland, gazelles, buffalo, elephants, spotted hyenas, black-backed jackals, and bat-eared foxes.
Enjoy a picnic lunch near the Hippo Pool, where you can spot a bloat of hippos.
Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Another Full Day in the Masai Mara

Enjoy full-day game drives in the Masai Mara Reserve.
You can also choose to make an optional visit to a Maasai village to learn about the culture and traditions of the community.
Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04

Early Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

Experience an early morning game drive, have breakfast, and then drive back to Nairobi with a game drive en route.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the way and arrive in Nairobi at around 5 pm.