Masai Mara 4-Day Safari Itinerary
3 Nights & 4 Days
Destination: Only Masai Mara
Day 1: Drive to Masai Mara & Masai Village Visit
Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel. Travel through the Great Rift Valley to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for a cultural visit to a traditional Masai village. Learn about the customs and traditions of the Masai people before settling into your camp or lodge overlooking the savanna.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Full-Day Safari in the Masai Mara
Spend the entire day exploring the vast Masai Mara ecosystem. With early morning and afternoon game drives, you'll have the best chances of spotting the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — along with cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, and an incredible array of birdlife. The Mara's open grasslands offer unparalleled wildlife viewing.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Full-Day Safari in the Masai Mara
Another full day of game drives through different sections of the reserve. Explore along the Mara River, famous for its massive crocodiles and hippo pods. During the Great Migration season (July–October), witness millions of wildebeest and zebras crossing the river in one of nature's most spectacular events.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Morning Safari & Drive to Nairobi
Enjoy a final early morning game drive for those magical golden-hour wildlife sightings. After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and drive back to Nairobi, arriving by late afternoon. You'll be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
What is Included in Cost
- Transport in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing
- Full-board accommodation (as per itinerary)
- Park entrance and conservation fees
- Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- Masai village visit
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Airport/hotel pickup and drop-off in Nairobi
- All government taxes and levies
What is Not Included in Cost
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, beverages)
- Optional hot air balloon safari ($450 per person)
- Any items not mentioned in the itinerary
- COVID-19 PCR tests (if required)
Choosing your Masai Mara lodge: Where you stay shapes your entire safari experience. From intimate tented camps on the Mara River to five-star properties with private plunge pools, our 10 Best Luxury Lodges in Masai Mara guide compares prices, locations and what makes each property unique.
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