Project Description
The ‘Animal kingdom’ safari
Masai Mara: 3 Nights / 4 days (departure and local arrival)
The tour begins in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, and journeys through the country to the «Masai Mara Game Reserve» on the same day. The flight time from Nairobi to Masai Mara is about 50 minutes. We spend 3 nights and 4 days here, enjoying the safari! It is a perfect tour for those who want to have a long-time safari experience, even while on short trips.
The Masai Mara National Reserve is located in the Southwestern area of Kenya adjoining the Serengeti National Park in Northern Tanzania, and is famous for the large migration of wildebeest and zebras during the season. It is incredibly rich in wildlife across all species of carnivorous, herbivorous and omnivorous nature. It is the ultimate animal kingdom, a safari experience like no other.
Located in the heart of the Mara Triangle (Masai Mara West, an area between the 400-metre-high cliffs of Oloololo and the Mara River), the property is set on a small hill overlooking the Mara River, famous for its river crossing. It is the best place for the remote game safari, where you can feel the signs of the animals while watching the vast Masai Mara from atop the hill.
Even with a short stay, there are «6 game drives» so you can enjoy lots of game viewing. Hop into the Land Cruiser and brace for a good viewing, going up to the banks of the river, looking for the animals that await your presence.
Points from this tour
16 times Safari in Masai Mara
Having been a short stay, I took advantage of at least 6 Game drives to fully enjoy the Safari. Full day game drives are divided into morning and afternoon sections, allowing for a lunch and refreshment break, in between.
Other options include socializing with Maasai people in their traditional Maasai villages, or a balloon safari experience where you can observe the Savannah and wildlife from the sky – an otherworldly experience.
2Great location! Stay in the Mara Triangle in Masai Mara
The location of the property is very important if you want the ultimate safari. I prefer a short distance from accommodation to the reserve area, to increase chances of seeing a wider array of wildlife, including rare ones. Thus I chose a camp near the park entrance/booking area.
The camp is located on a high hill and offers great views and a unique design that combines naturally with the Savannah. Although it is a camp on the Savannah, it has a spa and a pool, and is no different from staying in a hotel. In camps such as this, animals roam freely and a walk outside could mean meeting with a wild animal casually grazing. As scary as that is, it will definitely leave you with an unforgettable memory of the trip.
3There’s a chance all the Big Five can be seen!
The Big Five animals include, earth’s largest mammals: the Elephant and Rhino, which are endangered species, the Lion, King of the Jungle, the Leopard and the marauding Buffalo. In the Mara, these will most probably e sighted on a good day.
Highlights of the visit
Masai Mara National Reserve
National reserve located on the Southwestern border of Kenya with Tanzania. The number of wild animals is the highest in Kenya.
Mara River
The Mara river is long and winding, running from the foot of the Mau Forest in the Kenyan Highlands in the Great Rift Valley, world renown for its fierce African crocodiles that viciously feed on helpless herbivores during the annual wildebeest migration. The river flows across the Masai Mara in Kenya and into the Serengeti Plains in Tanzania. It is the main lifeline for the Maasai Mara.
Tour Dates
DAY 1
Arrival from Nairobi
Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. A representative will pick you up. Transfer to Wilson’s airport.
It takes about 50 minutes to reach Masai Mara Airstrip. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the camp.
Check in at the camp and have lunch. Thereafter, take some time off, to rest.
Let’s leave for an afternoon game!
Dinner is at the Camp.
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Masai Mara Accommodation
DAY 2
Masai Mara
Breakfast at the camp. Thereafter, head out for the game drive.
Return to the camp for Lunch.
Spend your leisure time in the pool or sample different facilities at the camp.
Later, enjoy an afternoon game drive and return to the camp.
Dinner is served at the camp.
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Masai Mara Accommodation
DAY 3
Masai Mara
Breakfast at the camp. After breakfast, go for a game drive.
Thereafter, return to the camp for lunch.
Spend some time at leisure.
Enjoy an Afternoon game drive until dusk, returning to the camp, where dinner will be served.
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DAY 4
Masai Mara to Japan
Breakfast at the Camp. After breakfast, enjoy some game viewing at Masai Mara.
Return to the camp, where Lunch is served.
After lunch, leave the park via flight, to Nairobi Wilson Airport.
Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Arrive at your country of departure.
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Flight night
DAY 5
Return to hometown
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Lodging
Travel rate
Kenya Express Tour 3 nights 4 days
Van type
- Price for one person for two people
- Single room usage fee Please contact us
Land Cruiser
- Price for one person for two people
- Single room usage fee Please contact us
Prices for the tour may vary, depending on preferred season of travel.
Season | Period | Transport | Land Cruiser | Simgle room price |
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Temporada baja | 1 de abril-31 de mayo | ー | ー | ー |
Low Season | Jan 2- March 31 Jun 1- Jun 30 Nov 1- Dec 22 |
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High season | July 1-Oct 31 Dec 23-Jan 1 |
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- Transfer to and from the airport.
- Ground transport
- Private Toyota Land Cruiser
- Accommodation & meals indicated in the itinerary.
- Entry and taxes in all parks.
- Our dedicated assistance
- Domestic flight
Not included in price
- International flights (taxes)
- Visa
- Local companion guide tips.
- Extra drinks, room service tips, doormen, personal expenses, baggage insurance.
- Phone fees, laundry, things not listed on the calendar
- Masai Village Admission Fee USD 20
- Balloon Safari USD 450
- Tip per day / per person USD 10
Departure point | From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
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Departure date | Every Saturday |
Accommodation | Masai Mara Mara Serena Safari Lodge |
Guide | Local staff will guide you |
Minimum number of people | 2 people |
Tour Code | KE003 |
Important notice for this itinerary
Kenya itinerary notes
- There is a limit for baggage packed in the Land Cruiser. We’d appreciate it if you’d bring a soft suitcase that took advantage of the space.
- If tours become impossible due to force majeure such as natural disasters, unforeseen disasters, political changes, wars, strike riots, etc. during tours, tours can be cancelled. Please note that there is no guarantee or refund in that case.
- Please note that the order of the tour may change at the discretion of the guide or driver. Staff and local guides will respond to your needs.
- About Vehicles: This tour is an original African mixed tour of ONLY ONE, so all trips are made with our other customers.
- Please ask for your understanding.
- We are not responsible for any damage, loss or theft of your baggage unless it is due to the organizer’s intent or negligence. Be careful to handle your personal luggage.
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Tour Options
You can enjoy the trip by adding more options to the basic tour itinerary.
If you wish, please tell us at the time of the tour request.
Lake Naivasha Tour
It is the second largest freshwater lake in Kenya. It is located about 90 km northwest of Nairobi, about an hour and a half by car. The lake in the Great Rift Valley is home to a wide array of bird life – birdwatchers paradise.
Boat trips are ideal for hippo watching and bird watching. Rent a boat from the surrounding hotels to visit Crescent Island on Lake Naivasha, walk along the island, not far from the animals with the guide, enjoy a picnic lunch and feel the sights and sounds of nature, around you. The island is the home to giraffes, zebras, water-buck, impalas and countless other birds.
It is easily accessible from Nairobi, so you can visit it on a day trip or at night. At night, there are an infinite number of stars and it is recommended to shoot at the starry sky.
Example of itinerary
From Nairobi / To Naivasha 1 night.
At 7:30, we will pick you up at your place of stay in Nairobi.
Drive to Lake Naivasha.
Check in at the hotel.
Lunch is served upon arrival.
After lunch, go on the game walk on Lake Naivasha with the guide. You can walk while feeling the heavy breathing of nearby animals, such as giraffes roaming the rich banks, hippos grazing along the shore, and hyenas laughing out loud. Then take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha.
After the tour, you will return to the hostel.
★ optional extra charge in USD, please contact us
- Round trip transfer from Nairobi
- English guide
- Mobile ground vehicles indicated in the itinerary.
- I game walk on foot
- Boat trip
- Accommodation and meals indicated on the itinerary.
- Admission fee during the tour.
Not included:
- International flight
- Visa
- Airport tax
- Tips and gratuities
- Extra Drinks
- Foreign travel insurance
- Telephone rates, personal services and purchases.
Other things not listed
• Applicable to: Adults over 18 years of age.
Masai Mara Balloon Safari Tour
You can ride a hot air balloon in the Masai Mara. Floating in the sky, you can see large herds of wildebeest, lots of animals such as lions, cheetah, elephant, rhino and hippo dotted all over, from the sky. A trip to the Mara is incomplete without savoring views from the air.
Tour flow
Launch sites are concentrated at the northern end of the National Reserve.
Depending on the direction of the wind, we usually fly from towards the east-south. The first stage is along the Tarek River and then over the plains that extend in the direction of the Longai River. If there is good wind, it will go beyond the Mara River and the Tanzanian border.
After about an hour of flight, staff should waiting on the ground.
Once off the balloon, a sumptuous Champagne breakfast is served in the meadow. It will be an experience you will never forget.
★ Optional extra charge USD please contact us
- Journey time: 1 hour.
- Departure time: 5:00 AM
- Minimum number of people: 1 adult
- Transfer to the destination hotel or camp.
Masai Village Tour
Visit the Maasai people, a famous indigenous tribe in East Africa!
The Masai are indigenous peoples living in the area from southern Kenya to northern Tanzania. They are a nomadic tribe, moving across vast lands, grazing their cattle.
On this tour, you will experience traditional life, interacting with Masai people – this will make you see how they live, in relation to modern civilization as you know it.
Example of itinerary
From Tanzania, Arusha 2 days 1 night.
In the morning, we’ll pick you up at your Arusha property.
Drive along the western slopes of Kilimanjaro. Enjoy the view from the beautiful West Kilimanjaro.
When you arrive in a Maasai Village, the Chief welcomes you with a refreshing welcome drink. The Masai guides explain life and culture of the Maasai people. The morning tea ceremony ended with Masai’s traditional tea and food – wonderful hospitality.
In the afternoon we enjoy a walking safari. The guide is a Maasai warrior. We hear stories about rare herbs and trees growing in the countryside, wildlife and while walking we’re shown the tools that only they, use, and how they use them to hunt. Return to the village and take a break with fresh coffee and cake. As the sun sets, the Maasai gather and begin entertaining traditional songs and dances.
We then enjoy a barbecue buffet with the Masai people. Under the sky where the stars are full, it will be an unforgettable memory, spending time with them. In the afternoon, we stayed in the traditional Maasai house (hut). The next day, the sound of shrub drums played by the Maasai echoes in the meadow. You will have freshly baked bread rolls, jams, fruits, omelets and a delicious breakfast.
After breakfast, the driver will pick you up in the village.
Return to the Arusha hotel.
★optional extra charge USD please contact us
- All transfers listed on your itinerary.
- Maasai guided
- Museum Tour / Bushwalk
- Welcome drink
- Traditional lunch, barbecue dinner, breakfast.
- One night stay in a traditional Masai hut.
- Separate bathroom
- All tickets & entry fees
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