Masai Mara 6-Day Safari Itinerary

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you'll be met by your safari guide and driven to Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy an afternoon boat ride on the lake, spotting hippos, fish eagles, and a variety of waterbirds. Settle into your lakeside lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its flamingo populations and rhino sanctuary. Enjoy a game drive through the park, where you may spot both black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, leopards, and over 400 bird species. Overnight at a lodge or camp near Lake Nakuru.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, drive south to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for a visit to a traditional Masai village, where you'll learn about the customs, traditions, and daily life of the Masai people. Check into your camp or lodge and enjoy an evening at leisure overlooking the savanna.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the entire day exploring the vast Masai Mara ecosystem with morning and afternoon game drives. The Mara is home to the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — as well as cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, and hundreds of bird species. During the Great Migration season (July–October), witness millions of wildebeest and zebras on their annual journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Another full day of game drives through different sections of the reserve. Explore along the Mara River, famous for its dramatic wildlife crossings and large populations of hippos and crocodiles. Your experienced guide will take you to the best spots for wildlife photography and unforgettable encounters.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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

• 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 and Lake Naivasha boat ride
• Bottled drinking water during game drives
• Airport/hotel pickup and drop-off in Nairobi
• All government taxes and levies

• 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)