Kenya · Safari

4-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Balloon Ride

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Masai Mara on a thrilling safari game drive
  • 02 Experience the majesty of the wild from above on a balloon ride
  • 03 Enjoy a champagne breakfast surrounded by zebras, giraffes, and antelopes
  • 04 Embark on a guided bush walk for an intimate wildlife encounter
  • 05 Take in stunning sunset views during a memorable sundowner moment

Embark on a 4-day adventure through the breathtaking Masai Mara National Park from Nairobi. Enjoy exhilarating game drives across the reserve, a balloon ride over the beautiful plains and landscape of Masai Mara, and a champagne breakfast surrounded by wildlife. Guided bush walks, a sundowner overlooking the golden horizon of the African skies, and a bush breakfast along the Mara River make this safari truly memorable.

Later, after an optional 60-minute balloon ride, we shall receive a special reception from the camp with a champagne breakfast surrounded by zebras, topis, giraffes, antelopes, and impalas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and First Game Drive in Masai Mara

  • After breakfast, our safari guide will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel at around 07:30 a.m. Then, start our 4-day Masai Mara Safari Package from Nairobi to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Our drive will be approximately 6-7 hours from Nairobi to Masai Mara. On arrival at our camp, we will check in, have lunch, refresh, and rest. Later in the afternoon, we shall embark on a short 2-hour safari game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve.

We have dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge. Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

2
Day 02

Balloon Ride, Game Drives, Bush Walk, and Sundowner

  • During these two days, we will have an activity-filled schedule with balloon rides, sundowners, and bush walks. We will be required to wake very early at 4:00 a.m. (depending on the camp you are booked in), ready for the balloon ride over the beautiful plains and landscape of Masai Mara, watching and admiring the awesomeness of the wild from the sky and the meandering of the Mara River.
  • Later, after an optional 60-minute balloon ride, we shall receive a special reception from the camp with a champagne breakfast surrounded by zebras, topis, giraffes, antelopes, and impalas. Embark on a half-day game drive in the reserve, searching for the Big Five, big cats, and some unique bird species.
  • Later, drive back to our camp for lunch and rest before embarking on a 2-hour game drive in the reserve. Afterwards, head over for our game walk and, later, a sundowner moment overlooking the golden horizon of the African skies, making sure that our 4-day Masai Mara Safari Package is exemplary and memorable.

We have dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge. Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

3
Day 03

Bush Breakfast and Return to Nairobi

  • On the last day of our 4-day Masai Mara Safari Package from Nairobi, we will have breakfast and check out of the camp, en route with a short game drive as we drive back to Nairobi. We will have our bush breakfast in the reserve along the Mara River banks, enjoying the sightings of hippos and crocs.
  • We will arrive in Nairobi and get dropped off at our Nairobi hotel/residence or the airport for our home-bound flight.
Balloon ride over Masai Mara plains, Mara River banks, Nairobi to Masai Mara drive

Where this trip takes you

Balloon ride over Masai Mara plains, Mara River banks, Nairobi to Masai Mara drive

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Return transfers in our 4x4 Land Cruiser jeeps from Nairobi to Masai Mara National Park
  • Accommodation in a double, twin, or triple sharing room in a luxury self-contained tented camp
  • Services of an English-speaking, professional certified safari guide
  • Dispensable mineral drinking water using our reusable water bottles
  • Full-board accommodation whilst on safari, with meals as per the plan: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • All park entrance fees, including government taxes, to all parks being visited
  • Comprehensive guided game drives as detailed in the itinerary
  • Evacuation cover by Amref International

What's Not Included

  • Personal items (visas, medical and travel insurance)
  • Tips and any items of a personal nature
  • Personal expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
JOMO KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, 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 $799.00 — $899.00
Double Sharing $799.00 — $899.00

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