4 Days Masai Mara Big 5 Safaris

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in the morning, you will be warmly welcomed by our driver guide and escorted to your customized 4×4 safari vehicle. A concise pre safari briefing will outline the journey ahead before departing for the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp. At 1600 hrs, set out on your first afternoon game drive, beginning your exploration of the reserve’s remarkable wildlife. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Enjoy expertly guided early morning and late afternoon game drives across the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve in pursuit of the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. The reserve also hosts abundant plains game including impalas, gazelles, wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, hyena, and prolific birdlife. Between July and October, witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration as vast herds cross from the Serengeti into the Mara, dramatically navigating the Mara River. In between activities, relax at your lodge or tented camp. All meals and overnight included.

After breakfast, depart for another immersive game drive within the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve, continuing your search for the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. You may also encounter impalas, gazelles, wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, hyena, and abundant birdlife across the sweeping plains. Between July and October, the reserve hosts the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, when vast herds cross the Mara River in dramatic scenes. For a premium experience, an optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged this morning. Later, return to your lodge for leisure and relaxation.

After breakfast, you will depart Masai Mara and begin your scenic transfer back to Nairobi in your private 4×4 safari vehicle. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you travel from the open savannah plains to the vibrant capital city. Depending on your flight schedule, we will arrange a relaxed lunch at a carefully selected restaurant in Nairobi, allowing you to unwind before your onward journey. Thereafter, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departure flight.