You’ll be picked up from your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in the morning and drive across the scenic Great Rift Valley towards the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a brief stop at the escarpment for breathtaking views and photo opportunities before continuing the journey. Arrive at your camp/lodge in time for lunch. After a short rest, embark on your first afternoon game drive, where you’ll witness the abundant wildlife of the Mara, including lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and possibly the elusive leopard. Return to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Luxury Guests: Check in at Sarova Mara Game Camp
Midrange Guests: Check in at Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
After an early breakfast, head out for a full day game drive with picnic lunch boxes, exploring the vast savannah in search of the Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular wildebeest migration along the Mara River (July October). Optional activities include a visit to a Masai village to learn about the community’s culture and traditions (extra cost). Return to the lodge in the evening for a campfire dinner and overnight.
Luxury Stay: Sarova Mara Game Camp
Midrange Stay: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Enjoy a final early morning game drive to catch sight of predators returning from their night hunts or grazers starting their day. After breakfast, check out and begin the drive back to Nairobi with a stopover for lunch along the way. Arrive in the city in the late afternoon, where you’ll be dropped at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Masai Mara safari adventure.
