Departing Nairobi
4 Days: Masai Mara National Reserve
Duration
4 Days - 3 Nights
Safari Overview
Experience the untamed beauty of Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most iconic safari destination, on this immersive 4-day adventure. Renowned for its vast golden savannahs, dramatic landscapes, and extraordinary concentration of wildlife, the Masai Mara offers some of the best game viewing in Africa.
This safari takes you deep into the heart of the Mara, home to the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — as well as cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and massive herds of wildebeest and zebra. Between July and October, witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world’s most thrilling natural events.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives led by expert guides, soak in the sunrise over the plains, and unwind at a safari lodge or tented camp under starlit skies. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning safari enthusiast, this 4-day journey offers an unforgettable wildlife experience in one of Africa’s most legendary reserves.
Quick summary of the destination
- Maasai Mara National Reserve
Safari Plan
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve
This morning we pick up clients from their hotel and we depart from Nairobi at 8.30 am and drive through the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Lunch at the Lodge/camp and relax before departing for the afternoon game drive. The Mara Game Reserve one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied, and easy to see. The wild animals found in the Park’s are: Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousands of plain game including Impala, Zebra, both Thomson’s and grants Gazelles. Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp
Day 2 – 3: The Annual Migration (July – October) Full day exploring Masai Mara Game Reserve
Throughout the year the Masai Mara is a place of natural drama and life. Most stunning of all are the months between July and October, when the savannah teems with animals during the Great Wildebeest Migration. Millions of wildebeest gather in the Masai Mara in one of the natural wonders of the world.
Full day spent for viewing the great predators and explore the parks amazingly high concentration of wild animals. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive Cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. During the stay we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp
Day 4: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Early morning game drives in Masai Mara followed by late breakfast at the campsite then depart for Nairobi by road. The safari ends in Nairobi late in the afternoon
Included/Exclude
Cost Includes
- Transport in 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van
- Park entry fees
- Professional driver-guide
- 2 game drives
- Bottled water
Cost Excludes
- Visa
- Airport Taxes- client pay direct
- Tips
- Laundry
- Drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional activities (e.g., Maasai village visit)
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Kenya Tourist Seasons
High Season (Peak)
Months : July to October
Mid-December to mid-January
Why it’s peak:
Great Migration in the Maasai Mara (July–October)
Dry weather = easier wildlife spotting
Shoulder Season (Mid)
Months: January to March
June
Characteristics:
Still dry, but slightly hotter
Fewer tourists than in high season
Wildlife still abundant
June sees parks start to dry up ahead of migration
Low Season (Green / Rainy Season)
Months: April to May (long rains)
November (short rains)
Characteristics:
Wet and muddy – some roads and parks become harder to access
Lush landscapes, but wildlife may be harder to spot
Fewer tourists = quieter parks