Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Begin your journey with a scenic drive from Nairobi through the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way. Arrive at the legendary Masai Mara in time for an introductory game drive, where you’ll get your first glimpses of the incredible wildlife that awaits—including elephants, giraffes, and possibly the elusive leopard.
✅ Highlights:
- Rift Valley escarpment stop
- Introductory game drive
- First views of the Big Five
Accommodation: Alama Camp Mara
Day 2: Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara
After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch. Explore the plains in search of large herds of herbivores, cheetahs on the hunt, and leopards resting in the shade. Enjoy your lunch at the iconic Mara River, a key site of the Great Migration, where wildebeest brave crocodile-infested waters.
✅ Highlights:
- Full-day Big Five game drive
- Picnic lunch by the Mara River
- Over 400 bird species and 95 mammal species in the reserve
Accommodation: Alama Camp Mara
Day 3: Another Day in the Wild
Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by another full day exploring the 1,510 sq km of Masai Mara. This is one of the most predator-rich habitats on Earth. Expect sightings of lion prides, cheetah chases, and possibly even a rare black rhino. Your guide will lead you to prime viewing areas and migration hotspots.
✅ Highlights:
- Early morning predator activity
- Picnic at Mara River
- Optional cultural visit to a Maasai village (on request)
Accommodation: Alama Camp Mara
Day 4: Masai Mara to Nairobi
Start the day with a sunrise game drive, a prime time to witness predators before they retreat from their night hunts. After breakfast, check out and begin your return journey to Nairobi, enjoying a picnic lunch en route. Arrive in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
✅ Highlights:
Drop-off at location of your choice in Nairobi
Final game drive at dawn
Picnic lunch on the way back