Kenya · Safari

5-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Big Five Game Drives

5 Days Round trip from Kenya Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience the wildebeest migration in the renowned Masai Mara
02 Enjoy game drives through the wildlife-rich Masai Mara Game Reserve
03 Spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, and rhinos
04 Look out for diverse wildlife, from Masai giraffes and zebras to gazelles and elands
05 Discover a birdwatcher's paradise with over 400 bird species

Embark on a 5-day wildlife exploration through Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve and discover its rich wildlife and bird diversity. Enjoy multiple game drives to spot iconic animals, including the Big Five, as well as zebras, antelopes, gnus, and oribis. This safari also offers the breathtaking chance to witness the wildebeest migration in one of Africa's most celebrated reserves.

After breakfast, drive through the stunning Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, famous for the remarkable wildebeest migration and home to the Big Five: lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, and rhinos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi and Hotel Transfer

You will be greeted by our representatives at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transferred to the Sarova Panafric Hotel, where you will spend the night.
Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to enjoy an optional city tour or visit Nairobi National Park.

Accommodation: Sarova Panafric Hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Day 02

Drive Through the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara

After breakfast, drive through the stunning Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, famous for the remarkable wildebeest migration and home to the Big Five: lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, and rhinos.
Enjoy lunch at the lodge before heading out on an afternoon game drive, where you may encounter diverse wildlife including Masai giraffes, buffalos, elands, and herds of impalas, zebras, and various gazelles.

Accommodation: Sarova Mara Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 03

Wildlife Viewing in Masai Mara

Spend these two days immersed in the wild, focusing on locating the elusive big cats as well as observing the spectacular migration.
The area is teeming with wildlife, including vast herds of zebras and numerous other species such as giraffes, jackals, gnus, and crocodiles in the Mara River. Birdwatchers can delight in spotting over 400 bird species.

Accommodation: Sarova Mara Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 04

Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

For non-participants of the hot air balloon option, enjoy morning tea or coffee followed by an early game drive to spot grazing animals and perhaps a cheetah or leopard.
Return to the lodge for breakfast before taking an optional visit to a traditional Masai village at additional cost to witness their culture.
Depart the Masai Mara by road, with lunch on the way, arriving back in Nairobi by late afternoon.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch

Where this trip takes you

Great Rift Valley escarpments, Masai Mara grasslands, Mara River crossings

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kenya 2 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Airport transfers
Round-trip transport
Accommodation during the safari
All park entry fees
Government taxes
Three meals daily
Bottled mineral water during the safari

What's Not Included

Tips/gratuities
Personal expenses
Accommodation in Nairobi

What to bring

Clothing suitable for varying temperatures
Camera for capturing the stunning landscapes and wildlife
Personal items as needed

Know before you go

Vaccinations for Malaria and Yellow Fever are mandatory.

Covid-19 vaccination is required.

This five-day road safari visits the Masai Mara Game Reserve, located 275 km west of Nairobi. Known as one of Africa's premier reserves, it spans 700 square miles in the Great Rift Valley and offers a 5 to 6-hour drive from Nairobi. The Masai Mara is a prime location to spot the Big Five and experience the renowned wildebeest migration, alongside diverse wildlife and bird species.