Overview: This 7-day Maasai Mara safari is designed to give guests a comprehensive experience of Kenya's world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, coupled with opportunities to explore nearby attractions. It includes thrilling game drives, a hot air balloon ride, cultural visits, and time to relax and immerse yourself in the wild beauty of the Mara. The tour includes a variety of accommodations from luxury lodges to tented camps, ensuring comfort and authenticity in equal measure.
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi - Transfer to Maasai Mara
Morning: Arrival at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Meet and greet by your tour guide/driver and transfer to the domestic airport for your flight to Maasai Mara (or alternatively, a road transfer can be arranged depending on preference and timing).
Flight to Maasai Mara: Flight time is approximately 45 minutes. Arrive in the Mara and be transferred to your accommodation. Alternatively, enjoy a scenic road trip via the Great Rift Valley, with a few stops for photography.
Afternoon: Check-in at your chosen lodge/camp (e.g., Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Ashnil Mara Camp, or Mara Simba Lodge). Enjoy a welcome drink and settle into your room.
Evening: Embark on your first evening game drive to explore the stunning Maasai Mara landscape. Experience the golden hour as you spot a variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, zebras, and giraffes. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara
Morning: Early breakfast, then head out for a morning game drive in the Mara Reserve. Experience the thrill of tracking predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Visit the famous Mara River, where you may witness the mighty Nile crocodiles and hippos.
Lunch: Picnic lunch in the Mara, or return to the lodge depending on the weather and timing.
Afternoon: Continue the game drive, exploring other parts of the reserve, including the Mara Triangle and the Oloololo Escarpment. Spot a variety of wildlife, including wildebeest, buffalo, giraffes, and perhaps a rare black rhino.
Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Optional night game drive for a chance to see nocturnal animals like leopards, hyenas, and owls (if available).
Day 3: Maasai Mara - Hot Air Balloon Safari & Cultural Visit
Morning: Hot Air Balloon Safari: Enjoy a magical early-morning hot air balloon ride over the Mara plains. Watch the sunrise as you float over the landscape, spotting wildlife from above. The flight lasts approximately one hour, and a champagne breakfast awaits you upon landing.
Late Morning: Return to the lodge for a leisurely brunch after the balloon ride.
Afternoon: Visit a Maasai village for a cultural experience. Learn about the Maasai people's traditions, dances, and crafts. You can also visit a local school or community project, depending on availability.
Evening: Return to the lodge for an evening at leisure. Enjoy dinner with a traditional Maasai dance performance or cultural activity (subject to availability).
Day 4: Maasai Mara Game Drive & Nature Walk
Morning: After breakfast, depart for another exciting game drive. Focus on areas of the reserve you haven't yet explored. Search for the big cats (lions, leopards) and other wildlife such as elephants, gazelles, and cheetahs.
Lunch: Return to the lodge for lunch.
Afternoon: Enjoy a nature walk with a Maasai guide. Learn about the flora, fauna, and ecosystem of the Mara from a local perspective. This experience provides an opportunity to discover smaller wildlife and plant life that you might miss on a game drive.
Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner. Option to relax with a sundowner at the lodge's viewing deck.
Day 5: Maasai Mara - Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Lake Nakuru
Morning: Enjoy an early breakfast and a morning game drive in Maasai Mara. Explore different areas of the park and encounter the Mara's diverse wildlife, with plenty of opportunities for photography.
Lunch: Return to the lodge for lunch.
Afternoon: After lunch, check out and begin your drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. The journey takes approximately 5-6 hours, with a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoints for stunning panoramic views.
Evening: Arrive in Lake Nakuru in time for check-in at your accommodation (e.g., Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or Lake Nakuru Lodge). Enjoy dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park - Game Drive
Morning: After breakfast, head into Lake Nakuru National Park for a morning game drive. The park is famous for its flamingos, but you can also spot rhinos, giraffes, baboons, and the elusive leopard. Explore the beautiful landscapes, including the Nakuru Lake shore and Baboon Cliff for panoramic views.
Lunch: Return to the lodge for lunch.
Afternoon: Continue exploring the park, visiting the Macaque Hill or the Nakuru Waterfall for more scenic views and wildlife sightings. Alternatively, relax at the lodge with a swim or enjoy a spa treatment.
Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7: Lake Nakuru to Nairobi - Departure
Morning: After breakfast, check out of the lodge and head back to Nairobi. The journey takes approximately 2-3 hours.
Lunch: Arrive in Nairobi in time for a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant (such as Carnivore or Talisman Restaurant).
Afternoon: If time allows, visit the Giraffe Centre or David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for a final wildlife experience before your flight.
Evening: Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight or your onward journey.
Included in the Package:
All park entry fees
Accommodation on a full board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
All game drives in 4x4 safari vehicles
Hot air balloon safari with champagne breakfast
Maasai village cultural visit
Nature walk with a Maasai guide
Airport transfers and internal flights (if applicable)
Services of a professional safari guide
Drinking water during the safari
Not Included:
International flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, tips)
Drinks (except water)
Optional activities (e.g., night game drives, spa treatments)
Price:
From $1495 per person based on the number of guests.
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