Kenya · Safari

4-Day Maasai Mara Safari with Big Five Game Drives

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big Five and other wildlife on exciting game drives
  • 02 Enjoy breathtaking views and landscapes across the Maasai Mara
  • 03 Immerse yourself in Maasai culture with an optional visit to a cultural center
  • 04 Take an optional hot air balloon safari for a bird's-eye view of the reserve

Embark on a thrilling 4-day safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve, where you'll search for the Big Five and other wildlife on exciting game drives across the plains. Take in the reserve's breathtaking landscapes and enjoy time at Mara Sopa Lodge between safari outings. The tour also offers a chance to immerse yourself in Maasai culture with an optional visit to a cultural center. For an even more unique perspective, an optional hot air balloon safari is available over the Maasai Mara.

The Kenya hot air balloon safari offers a unique safari experience and lasts about one hour, flying over the Masai Mara with a bird's-eye view of the game reserve.

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 Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi Arrival and Transfer to Maasai Mara

  • Upon your arrival in Nairobi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will meet and be greeted by our local representative and guide. Depending on your arrival time, you will either be transferred to a city hotel (accommodation at an extra cost) or commence your safari.
  • Proceed to Maasai Mara Game Reserve with a stopover at a viewpoint, passing through Narok town.
  • You will arrive in time for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge.
  • In the evening, proceed for a game drive through the park in search of wildlife, then spend the night at Mara Sopa Lodge.
2
Day 02

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives in Maasai Mara

  • On this day, you will have an early morning game drive across the Mara plains in search of the Big Five and other wild animals before returning to the lodge for breakfast.
  • The remaining morning will be spent enjoying and relaxing at the lodge.
  • After lunch, proceed for an afternoon game drive before returning to Mara Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight.
3
Day 03

Safari Adventure and Optional Maasai Cultural Visit

  • You will explore the park's adventurous activities more thoroughly today. Begin with a morning game drive across the plains in search of the Big Five and other wild animals before returning to the lodge for breakfast. The remaining part of the morning will be spent at the lodge.
  • After lunch, proceed for an afternoon game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner, or visit a Masai Cultural center at an extra cost.

Optional: We will book a Kenya hot air balloon safari the previous night at an extra cost. The Kenya hot air balloon safari offers a unique safari experience and lasts about one hour, flying over the Masai Mara with a bird's-eye view of the game reserve. Early morning is the ideal time to see wild animals on the plains.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge, enjoying a bonfire.

4
Day 04

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • After breakfast and an early morning game drive, check out and depart for Nairobi.
  • On arrival, you will be dropped off at the airport to catch your flight back home, or at the hotel of your choice at an extra cost.
Mara Sopa Lodge, Mara plains, Nairobi

Where this trip takes you

Mara Sopa Lodge, Mara plains, Nairobi

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

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (not specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Anything extra

What to bring

  • Personal items

Know before you go

  • Accommodation in Nairobi before the safari or at the end of the tour is available 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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