4-Day Maasai Mara Wildlife and Wellness Tour from Nairobi

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Go on a game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve
• 02 Experience a unique horse-riding safari through elephant paths and hippo pools
• 03 Enjoy yoga in the wild and unwind with a relaxing massage
• 04 Spot various wildlife, including the Big Five and other animals
• 05 Cycle across the Mara plains with the Maasai at sunrise
• 06 Savor a bush dinner under the star-filled African skies

Go on a 4-day excursion to Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya for an adventure of a lifetime. Enjoy game drives to spot wild animals, including elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, leopards, and other wildlife. Explore the park on a cycle, experience a unique horse-riding safari, enjoy yoga in the wild, and unwind with a relaxing massage.

Ride out into the Mara plains and watch the sunrise over the savannah.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara and Afternoon Game Drive

• Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Nairobi and travel to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
• Arrive at the camp in time for lunch, set up under the clear blue African skies, weather permitting.
• Go for an afternoon game drive and spot lions, gentle jumbos, elusive leopards, and other wild animals.
• Return to the camp for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Horse-Riding Safari and Camp Relaxation

• Wake up early in the morning and go for a horse-riding safari.
• Travel through the elephant paths and the hippo pools while tracking wildlife footprints.
• Have breakfast in the savannah.
• Head back to the camp and enjoy a massage. The masseuse will knead all the soreness out of your muscles, leaving you relaxed and ready to face the afternoon ahead.
• Have lunch, then go for a short game drive.
• Return to the camp for dinner and storytelling by the campfire.

3

Day 03

Cycling with the Maasai and Bush Dinner

• Wake up at dawn and go cycling with the Maasai. This will be tailored to suit your fitness level and can take about 30 minutes to about 2 hours.
• Ride out into the Mara plains and watch the sunrise over the savannah. As the beautiful colours transform the sleepy night into a bright and beautiful day, enjoy the warmth of the sun on your back.
• Return to camp for breakfast, followed by some well-deserved rest.
• The rest of the day will be at leisure, reading, swimming, or just lying in your tent as you await the exciting evening lined up by the Maasai guides.
• As the sun slowly makes its way into the horizon, enjoy a sundowner followed by a bush dinner under the star-filled African skies.
• Enjoy a night game drive on your way back to camp and retire to bed with a heart filled with joy.

4

Day 04

Morning in the Wild and Return to Nairobi

• Enjoy a morning game drive, then return for breakfast and check out, or enjoy yoga out in the wild followed by breakfast.
• Travel back to Nairobi and depart for your destination.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All meals and accommodation according to the program
• Safari activities as per the program
• Local Kenyan tour guide
• Local air travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara
• Ground transfers as per the program
• Airstrip transfers in Maasai Mara
• Selected beers, local spirits, and house wine
• Bush meals
• Visit to the community projects
• Shared day game drive safaris in the conservancy
• Conservancy fees
• Laundry

What's Not Included

• Single room supplement
• International fares and visa fees
• Drinks such as champagne, premium spirits, and wines
• Travel insurance
• Balloon safaris
• Massage & Spa
• Other additional costs

What to bring

• Long-sleeved clothing
• T-shirts
• Comfortable trousers such as khaki or cotton pants
• Shorts
• Cotton socks and undergarments
• Jackets, hoodie, or fleece
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Toiletries
• Swimwear
• Sandals and flip flops
• Wide-brimmed hat, preferably with an under-chin tie
• Sunglasses with polaroid lenses
• Sunscreen
• Mosquito repellent
• Malaria medication - please talk to your medical practitioner about the medication you require
• Passport plus a copy, which you should carry in separate bags
• Camera, battery, and memory card(s)
• Chargers for your electronic equipment - most places use the 3 pin plug
• A pair of binoculars (if possible)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.