( 240 km (Approx. 5-6 Hrs.)

We’ll be up early to enjoy the light breaking over the forest and lake, hearing the birds and seeing the animals come to life.

But now we’re traveling over the floor of the scenic Great Rift Valley with views of the escarpment as we journey through Masai country.

With the expanse of the Masai Mara National Reserve spread before us, you’ll know you have arrived someplace special. Kenya’s most popular park, the reserve is world-famous for its incredible density of wildlife and during the Great Migration (July – October) an unending torrent of gazelle, wildebeest, and zebra streaming into the park.

All of Africa’s Big Five are here so we’ll be tracking lions, leopard, cheetah, hyena, plus warthog, ostrich and so much more.

Overnight

We’ll spend the first of two nights at the Masai Mara at your safari lodge or tented camp.

Today is a day of unlimited game drives – explore as much as you wish or take time to relax – the choice is yours. Just let your driver/guide know what you’d like to do.

The Masai Mara is known for offering the most diverse wildlife in the region and sightings of lions are not uncommon. We’ll be tracking for elephant, buffalo, rhino and herds of wildebeest and zebra.

We’ll visit the Mara River, site of the massive influx of animals during the migrating season. Here at the river, we’ll look for hippos and crocodiles, while in the hills, lions lie in wait for the hordes of grazers invading the reserve.

If you wish you can take an optional visit to a nearby Masai village to meet the tribe’s people and learn about their culture and their lives. You might even partake in their famous jumping dance.

Another optional treat is an early morning hot air balloon safari over the park as the sun lights up the forests, savannah, and hills. The sight of the park coming to life is a never-to-be-forgotten experience. Just ask your driver/guide for details – he’ll be happy to make all the arrangements.

Overnight

Dinner and  overnight at the safari lodge or tented camp of your choice.

(265 km – Approx. 6 hrs.)

For our final safari morning, we’ll keep up with the birds… to watch them come into the new day. It’s a beautiful morning for a game drive!

We’ll have breakfast and then enjoy an extra safari (depending on where your accommodation is located) through the park.

Finally, it’s time to depart for Nairobi – we should have you back in town around evening.

Drop off!

We’ll drop you off at your hotel, residence, or Nairobi Airport.