Masai Mara National Reserve safari
Overview

Big Cats, Open Plains & the Great Migration

Explore Kenya's legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, home to sweeping savannahs, exceptional predator sightings, elephant herds, giraffes, and seasonal wildebeest migration crossings. This 7-day safari blends sunrise and sunset game drives, comfortable tented camp stays, and expert guiding through one of East Africa's most iconic wildlife landscapes.

Itinerary

Day by Day

01

Arrival in Nairobi

Meet your safari guide on arrival, transfer to your hotel, and settle in with a short briefing about the days ahead.

02

Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve

Travel through the Great Rift Valley toward the Mara, arriving in time for lunch and your first late-afternoon game drive.

03

Full-Day Mara Game Drive

Spend the day searching for lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and plains wildlife across the reserve's open grasslands.

04

Mara River & Migration Route

Explore the Mara River region, famous for seasonal wildebeest crossings and strong predator activity during the migration months.

05

Sunrise Safari & Maasai Cultural Visit

Begin with a sunrise game drive, then visit a local Maasai community to learn about traditional pastoral life and culture.

06

Final Mara Safari Experience

Enjoy another full day in the reserve with flexible game drives focused on photography, big cats, and quieter wildlife areas.

07

Return to Nairobi

After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi for your onward flight or an optional extra night in the city.

FAQs

Common Questions

What wildlife can I expect in Masai Mara?

The Mara is famous for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and many antelope species.

When is the Great Migration in the Mara?

The migration usually reaches the Masai Mara between July and October, though wildlife viewing is excellent throughout the year.

Can this safari be customized?

Yes, the itinerary can be adjusted with fly-in transfers, extra nights, luxury camp upgrades, balloon safaris, or combined Kenya and Uganda extensions.