Scenic Masai Mara safari from Nairobi via Great Rift Valley, one full-day plus two half-day game drives across the vast reserve, hunt Big Five, lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos, comfortable camp/lodge stay, all meals, park fees and transfers included (3 days).
The high-altitude plains of the Maasai Mara National Reserve are the setting for this three-day immersion into the heart of the Kenyan wilderness.
This expedition focuses on maximizing your exposure to the "Big Five" through a combination of sunset and full-day game drives across the northern reaches of the Serengeti ecosystem. You move from the urban energy of Nairobi to a landscape of rolling savannah and riverine forests where the air is a mix of dry grass and wild sage.
Because this is a small-group safari limited to just 8 travelers, the experience remains intimate and focused on the physical details of the bush.
You should book your 3-day Maasai Mara safari early to ensure your spot in the vehicle during the peak wildlife viewing seasons.
Expect an active, sensory experience in a rugged environment. You will spend long hours in a safari vehicle navigating unpaved tracks, which can be dusty and bumpy. The accommodation consists of "budget" permanent tents that provide the physical comfort of a real bed and a private shower while keeping you close to the sounds of the African night. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers to operate and is subject to weather conditions; heavy rain can occasionally modify the tracks used for game drives.
Reddit travelers suggest bringing a pair of high-quality binoculars. While the guide is expert at spotting wildlife, having your own glass allows you to see the intricate patterns of a leopard’s coat or the movements of a distant rhino without waiting for your turn.
Visitors on X recommend wearing light, breathable layers. The temperature on the Mara plains shifts rapidly from the biting cold of the 6:00 AM departure to the intense heat of the midday sun.
If you want to negotiate the Maasai village fee, guests on Quora note that the $10 to $20 range is standard, but you can often find a better rate if you are part of a full group of eight travelers.
Keep your camera batteries fully charged. The camp uses generators or solar power, and charging windows are often limited to a few hours in the evening.
The visibility of the animals and the density of the vegetation change with the Kenyan seasonal cycles.
Recommended Start Time: 7:00 AM. Starting in the early morning ensures you clear the Nairobi traffic and reach the reserve in time for a full afternoon of wildlife viewing on your very first day.
We pick up from city center hotels. If you are staying further out, the meeting point is at the Biashara Street Lakhamshi House Parking Bay.
Yes. You will stay in a permanent tented camp with an inbuilt bathroom and toilet for your exclusive use.
It is customary to tip your guide and camp staff. The general guideline is approximately $10 USD per traveler per day.
Yes, infants are welcome but must sit on laps during the drives. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
If the weather makes the safari unsafe or impossible, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
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