Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Maasai Mara Safari with Wildebeest Migration and Maasai Village

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Walk with a Maasai warrior to a village and experience the Maasai community
  • 02 Learn how Maasai women prepare food, weave necklaces and wristbands, and milk goats
  • 03 Follow the wildebeest migration at the Mara River in search of the Big 5
  • 04 Spot lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, leopards, and more
  • 05 Enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley on the drive between Nairobi and Maasai Mara

Embark on a 4-day adventure from Nairobi to the iconic Maasai Mara, combining wildlife viewing with meaningful cultural encounters. Immerse yourself in Maasai culture at Mara Enkajiang Camp, including a walk with Maasai warriors to their village and insights into traditional crafts and daily life. Full-day safaris in the Masai Mara Game Reserve focus on the spectacular wildebeest migration, the Big 5, and the reserve's rich variety of wildlife. The journey concludes with a return to Nairobi and a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.

Experience the spectacular wildebeest migration across the Mara River, where millions of wildebeest and zebra migrate from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara and Maasai Village Experience

  • Please wait for pickup from the lodging area or airport (Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, Nairobi, Kenya).
  • Drive to Masai Mara and enjoy the scenic views of the Great Rift Valley.
  • Check in at Mara Enkajiang Camp for lunch, rest, and refreshments.
  • In the afternoon, head for a walk with a Maasai warrior to the Maasai village to experience the Maasai community.
  • Learn how women prepare food and cook, weave necklaces and wristbands, and milk goats, among many other lessons from the community.
  • Amid the beautiful chaos, you will always find souvenirs as you interact with the unique Maasai culture.

Dinner and overnight at Mara Camp.

Meals included: Lunch and dinner.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Masai Mara Safari and Mara River Migration Viewing

  • Have an early breakfast and get picked up from your camp at 0600 hours for a safari briefing session with our tour guide.
  • Drive to the Masai Mara Game Reserve and spend the day exploring the park on a game drive, following the wildebeest migration in search of the Big 5.
  • You can easily spot lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, leopards, many kinds of antelopes, and elephants.
  • Experience the spectacular wildebeest migration across the Mara River, where millions of wildebeest and zebra migrate from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture.
  • The predators of the savanna follow the migration: lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, jackals, hyenas, and vultures.
  • Have lunch at the Mara River as you view the migration of wildebeests.

Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch (Mara River), and dinner.

3
Day 03

Another Full Day in Maasai Mara

  • Have an early breakfast and then get picked up from your hotel at 07:00 hours.
  • Continue on a full-day tour of the Maasai Mara, spending the day exploring on a game drive in search of different species of animals.
  • On this day, head over to view the most significant migration of wildebeests and have lunch at the Mara River.
  • After a successful day, return to your camp for dinner and overnight at Mara Enkajiang Camp.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch (at Mara River), and dinner.

4
Day 04

Masai Mara to Nairobi via Great Rift Valley

  • After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi with an en route stop for panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley at the viewpoint, arriving in Nairobi at approximately 1300 hrs.
  • Optional lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant: US$45 per person.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.

No accommodation on this day.

Masai Mara, Mara River, Great Rift Valley

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara, Mara River, Great Rift Valley

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

  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All fees and taxes
  • Entry fees to Mara for two full days
  • Maasai village visit

What's Not Included

  • Alcohol
  • Tips
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Balloon safari: USD 450 per person

What to bring

  • Camera for photography
  • Sunglasses
  • Valid passport
  • Comfortable clothes and shoes

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • An adult must accompany children.
  • Most travellers can participate.
  • This is a group safari.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
City Market - Muindi Mbingu Street, 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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