Your Masai Mara Safari begins with a morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or the airport. From there, embark on a scenic drive of approximately four hours towards the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy panoramic views of the dramatic escarpments and surrounding countryside.
Continue the journey towards the Mara and arrive at your lodge or camp in time for a welcome drink and lunch. After some time to relax and settle in, head out for your first afternoon game drive.
The Masai Mara offers excellent opportunities to encounter a remarkable range of wildlife. Keep watch for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs, while sightings of leopards may also be possible. Depending on the season and location, you may encounter hippos and crocodiles around the Mara River, as well as large herds of wildebeest, particularly during the annual migration period.
Continue exploring the reserve until sunset before returning to camp for dinner and an overnight stay. Spend the evening relaxing around the campfire or simply enjoying the peaceful sounds of the African wilderness.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Rise early and enjoy a cup of coffee before setting out for a full-day game drive across the Masai Mara. The early morning is an excellent time for wildlife viewing, as the cooler temperatures and soft morning light often bring animals into active areas of the reserve.
After breakfast, continue exploring the Mara’s diverse landscapes, from expansive grasslands to areas of woodland and riverine vegetation. Your guide will help you search for the reserve’s famous wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous bird species. With patience and favorable conditions, you may also encounter a leopard or other less frequently seen animals.
A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the wilderness, giving you the opportunity to remain close to the wildlife and make the most of your time in the reserve. In the afternoon, continue with another game drive, visiting different areas in search of wildlife activity. You may see elephants near water sources, lions resting in the shade, or herds of grazing animals moving across the plains.
As the day draws to a close, return to Zebra Plains Mara Camp for dinner and relaxation. Spend your evening reflecting on the day’s encounters and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the Mara.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
After breakfast, begin your final morning game drive in the Masai Mara. This provides one last opportunity to explore the reserve and look for wildlife before beginning your return journey. The early hours can be rewarding for spotting elephants, antelopes, big cats, and a variety of bird species as the savannah comes alive.
After the game drive, leave the reserve and begin the scenic road journey back to Nairobi. The route takes you through Kenya’s changing landscapes, including sections of the Great Rift Valley. Depending on your schedule, you may make a brief stop along the way to stretch your legs, take photographs, and enjoy the surrounding scenery.
Continue towards Nairobi and arrive in the late afternoon or early evening. You will then be dropped off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport according to your onward travel arrangements.
Your Masai Mara Safari comes to an end with unforgettable memories of Kenya’s wildlife, open savannahs, and remarkable landscapes.
Main Destination:
Nairobi City
