The 4-day Masai Mara safari offers an incredible opportunity to experience true African wildlife and culture. Take part in game drives, walking tours, and hot air balloon safaris while enjoying breathtaking views of the surroundings.
You will also visit a Maasai village, where you can participate in milking cows, tasting traditional meals and beverages, grazing livestock, listening to storytelling, and joining in cultural music and dances.
Animals you are likely to see on this safari include wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, rhinos, elephants, lions, leopards, kudu, crocodiles, and more.
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve – Afternoon Game Drive
Depart from Nairobi and head to Masai Mara, with a stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint along the way. Continue the 4-hour journey to Masai Mara, one of the best wildlife viewing destinations in Africa, comparable to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
Upon arrival, proceed to the lodge for lunch, followed by an evening game drive at sunset. Expect to see elephants, rhinos, various antelopes, hyenas, and more.
Day 2: Hot Air Balloon Safari & Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
Start the day with an unforgettable hot air balloon safari, which includes an en-route game drive. This breathtaking experience provides an aerial view of the savannah and wildlife, such as black rhinos, giraffes, zebras, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, and more. Upon landing, enjoy a refreshing glass of juice.
In the evening, take part in a game drive through the savannah, where you will see a variety of land mammals and bird species such as vultures, eagles, ibises, and hornbills. Animals you may spot include elephants, rhinos, impalas, zebras, warthogs, giraffes, and lions. After the 3-hour game drive, return to the lodge for dinner.
Day 3: Walking Safari & Masai Village Tour
Explore the beautiful savannah on foot with a walking safari, led by a professional park ranger for safety. Observe various plants and animals while enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The walk takes place in areas without predators like lions and leopards.
Afterward, visit a Maasai village to learn about one of Africa’s unique pastoral cultures. Participate in milking cows, taste traditional meals and beverages, and help graze cattle. Enjoy cultural entertainment with music and dances. In the evening, return to the lodge to prepare for the next day’s departure.
Day 4: Transfer Back to Nairobi
Wake up, check out, and transfer back to Nairobi, where you will be dropped off at your agreed location, marking the end of your 4-day Masai Mara safari.
