4-Day Masai Mara Wildlife Safari from Nairobi (Big Five Experience)

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day safari from Nairobi to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy exciting game drives in search of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—along with cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration.

With comfortable accommodation, expert driver-guides, and stunning savannah landscapes, this safari offers the perfect blend of adventure, wildlife, and relaxation.

Book your Masai Mara Big Five safari today for an authentic African wildlife experience.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Your Kenya safari begins with an early departure from Nairobi, traveling through the scenic Great Rift Valley with brief stops to admire the landscape. Continue to the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive across the open plains, where you may encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos.

Highlights:

Scenic journey through Kenya’s highlands and Rift Valley

First Big Five safari experience

Sunset views across the Masai Mara plains

Accommodation: Safari lodge or tented camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner.

Day 2 Full-Day Masai Mara Safari Experience

Spend the entire day exploring the vast Masai Mara ecosystem with your guide. Track wildlife across different habitats and enjoy close-up encounters with some of Africa’s most iconic animals.

Pause for a picnic lunch near the Mara River, home to hippos and crocodiles, and a key crossing point during the wildebeest migration season.

Highlights:

Full-day game drives in Masai Mara

Opportunities to spot the Big Five and other wildlife

Picnic lunch in the reserve

Hot air balloon safari(USD505 Adult and USD 380 per Child.

Accommodation: Same lodge or camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 Game Drives & Optional Cultural Visit

Start your day with an early morning game drive, the best time to see predators in action. Later, explore new areas of the reserve or revisit favorite spots for more wildlife viewing.

You may also choose to visit a local Maasai village to experience traditional culture and lifestyle.

Highlights:

Early morning wildlife viewing

Optional Maasai cultural experience

Afternoon game drive or relaxation at the lodge

Accommodation: Lodge or optional upgrade
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 Masai Mara to Nairobi

After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and journey back to Nairobi. An optional early morning game drive can be arranged before departure.

Arrive in the afternoon with drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast

What's included

Included

Transport in a customized 7-seater safari van with guaranteed window seats and modified suspension.
All applicable park entrance fees.
Accommodation in tented camps.
Meals as per the itinerary.
Services of a professional safari guide/driver.
Guaranteed departures for groups of two or more passengers.
Round-trip transport from Nairobi to Masai Mara.
Pre-tour itinerary document.
Extensive game drives.

Not included

Personal expenses (e.g., phone calls, emails, or other communication charges).
Drinks (e.g., sodas, water, beer, and wine).
Gratuities for the driver-guide and waitstaff.
Laundry services.
Visa fees.
Pre-tour accommodation (can be arranged upon request).