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.

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.

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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