Perfect for short trips focused on big game viewing
This 4-day safari is ideal for travelers with limited time who want maximum wildlife viewing in one of Africa’s most iconic reserves. Begin your adventure with a scenic drive seeing the outskirts of Nairobi, the great rift valley and the world-renowned Masai Mara. Enjoy an afternoon game drive upon arrival, followed by a full day exploring the vast plains in search of lions, elephants, cheetahs, and more. You’ll have the option to visit a traditional Maasai village for a deeper cultural connection. The experience ends with a sunrise game drive before your return to Nairobi leaving you with unforgettable memories of the wild.
Day 1:
Depart Nairobi in the morning for a scenic drive toward the Masai Mara. Along the way, stop at a viewpoint to take in the breathtaking vistas of the Great Rift Valley. Continue through lively towns and rural farmland as you head deeper into Maasai territory.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for a late lunch. Spend the evening on a scenic game drive As the sun sets, look out for lions on the hunt, elephants at the waterholes, and other iconic species beginning their nighttime routines.
Overnight: Masai Mara (lodge or luxury tented camp)
Day 2:
Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day safari across the Mara’s vast savannahs. Track iconic wildlife like elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, zebras, and wildebeest. Enjoy a lunch out in the bush and continue exploring until sunset.
You’ll have the opportunity to witness animal interactions and the diverse habitats of the park.
Overnight: Masai Mara (lodge or luxury tented camp)
Day 3:
Begin your day with an optional sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara,an unforgettable experience offering panoramic views of the landscape and its wildlife as the savannah comes alive. We return to the camp for lunch followed by an evening game drive exploring the reserve.
If you choose not to do the balloon ride, start your morning with an early game drive led by your guide, when wildlife is most active and the light is ideal for photography. Return to the camp for lunch followed by an evening game drive tracking wildlife in the open plains
Overnight: Masai Mara (lodge or luxury tented camp)
Day 4:
Morning at Leisure & Drive Back to Nairobi
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast with your final views of the wild, then begin the return drive to Nairobi. Pass through the Great Rift Valley once again, arriving in the city by late afternoon.
Your safari ends with drop-off at your hotel, residence, or airport.
End of Safari
