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Masai Mara Explorer

5 Days / 4 Nights·African DMCVerified Operator

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Lioness scanning the golden savanna at dawn in the Masai Mara National Reserve

Lioness scanning the golden savanna at dawn in the Masai Mara National Reserve

Vast Masai Mara plains stretching to the horizon under dramatic African skies

Vast Masai Mara plains stretching to the horizon under dramatic African skies

Leopard resting on an acacia branch during golden hour in the Mara conservancy

Leopard resting on an acacia branch during golden hour in the Mara conservancy

Wildebeest migration river crossing with thousands of animals in the Masai Mara

Wildebeest migration river crossing with thousands of animals in the Masai Mara

Overview

Explore Kenya's iconic Masai Mara with expert Maasai guides on this immersive 5-day Big Five safari.

The Masai Mara needs no introduction — it is Africa's most iconic safari destination, and five days here gives you the depth that day-trippers only dream about. This immersive experience goes far beyond standard game drives. You'll spend four nights in a private conservancy bordering the national reserve, where exclusive traversing rights mean fewer vehicles, off-road driving, and night drives that reveal a hidden world of aardvark, civet, and hunting leopards. Walk the savannah with Maasai warriors who read animal tracks like a book. Watch lions stalk prey at dawn. Witness cheetah mothers train their cubs to hunt. Join a sundowner on a kopje as the Mara turns gold. Your guide — a Mara veteran with over a decade of experience — ensures every drive is purposeful, every sighting meaningful, and every moment unforgettable.

Safari Highlights

  • Private conservancy access — fewer vehicles, off-road driving, night drives
  • Big Five encounters with Mara's densest predator population
  • Walking safari with Maasai warriors and expert trackers
  • Night drives revealing nocturnal species: aardvark, civet, bush babies
  • Sundowner cocktails on a kopje overlooking the endless plains
  • Experienced Mara guide with 10+ years of local knowledge

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Nairobi to Masai Mara

Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive through the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint for photographs and arrive at the Mara in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive through the rolling grasslands searching for big cats and the Big Five.

Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Rift Valley viewpoint stopDrive to Masai MaraAfternoon game drive
2

Full Day Game Drive in the Mara

Wake before dawn for a sunrise game drive when predators are most active. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast, then head out again for a full-day drive with a picnic lunch by the Mara River. Watch for river crossings during migration season (July-October) and search for leopards in the riverine forests.

Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sunrise game driveFull-day game driveMara River visitPicnic lunch
3

Masai Mara Conservancy Experience

Spend the day in a private conservancy adjacent to the Mara reserve. Enjoy exclusive game viewing with fewer vehicles, off-road driving privileges, guided bush walks with Maasai warriors, and a sundowner overlooking the plains. Optional night game drive to spot nocturnal species.

Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Conservancy game driveGuided bush walkSundowner cocktailsOptional night drive
4

Maasai Village & Game Drive

Visit an authentic Maasai village to learn about their traditional pastoralist culture, participate in song and dance, and explore the boma. Afternoon game drive focusing on areas not yet explored, with a goal of completing the Big Five sightings.

Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maasai village visitCultural exchangeAfternoon game drive
5

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Final early morning game drive for any last wildlife sightings. After breakfast, check out and drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon. Drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Early morning game driveDrive to NairobiAirport/hotel transfer

What's Included

  • Nairobi hotel pickup and return transfer
  • All park and conservancy entrance fees
  • Full-board luxury tented camp (4 nights)
  • Unlimited game drives — morning, afternoon, and night
  • Guided bush walk with Maasai warriors
  • All house drinks including selected wines and spirits

What's Excluded

  • International flights
  • Kenya e-Visa ($52)
  • Comprehensive travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Tips & gratuities ($15–25/day recommended)
  • Premium champagne and imported spirits
  • Optional hot air balloon safari ($450 pp)
From

$1,950

per person sharing

Duration5 Days
CountryKenya
DestinationMasai Mara, Kenya
Difficultyeasy
Group Size1–6

Group Pricing

Solo/Couple (1-2)$1,950
Small Group (3-5)$1,755
Group (6+)$1,658
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