Magical Mara
5 Days
Nairobi | Maasai Mara
The Maasai Mara is Kenya's most iconic safari destination, renowned for its endless savanna, Great Migration, and Africa’s Big Five: lion, elephant, rhinoceros and cape buffalo. Experience the raw beauty of the Mara on a once-in-a-lifetime sunrise hot air balloon ride.
Transport - Road
DAY 1
NAIROBI
Arrive in Nairobi, where you will begin and end your safari.
Depending on your international flight times, you will likely spend one full day here either at the start or end of your trip.
Recently named the world’s best city to visit in 2024 by Lonely Planet, Nairobi is Kenya’s bustling, dynamic, cosmopolitan capital.
Wildlife - “The World’s Only Wildlife Capital”. Visit Nairobi National Park or one of Nairobi’s world-famous animal sanctuaries such as the Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage, Nairobi Safari Walk, Snake Park, and Karura Forest.
Culture - Experience the city’s cultural and arts scene with a visit to an art gallery or collective, artisanal market, the National Museum or Karen Blixen Museum, or sample its world-class restaurants.
DAYS 2-5
MAASAI MARA
NAIROBI - MAASAI MARA 4H (ROAD)
Depart from Nairobi early in the morning for your journey to the Maasai Mara - the land of endless savanna! Located in southwest Kenya, the Mara is one of the great wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied, abundant, and easy to see. The vast plains stretch south to Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park.
Kenya’s most iconic safari destination, the Maasai Mara has it all! It promises huge skies, breathtaking sunsets, and unparalleled wildlife viewing, set against a backdrop of rolling grassland, hills, riverine forest, and acacia bushland.
Discover the Great Migration, one of Kenya’s most sought-after experiences. Millions of animals, most notably wildebeest, follow this age-old circular route, traversing the Serengeti - Mara ecosystem in search of fresh grazing and water (this is a season-specific experience).
Search for the Big Five (lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, and rhinos) along with zebras, giraffes, elands, ostriches, impalas, gazelles, hippos, and countless other species.
DAYS 2-5
MAASAI MARA, LEMEK
Maasai cultural heritage: Run by local Maasai landowners, Lemek offers the opportunity to discover more about the community that calls this beautiful part of the world home.
You will gain a deeper understanding of the Maasai culture and their land through guided walks talks, and a visit to a nearby village.
Explore and experience this magical conservancy on foot and enjoy a more intimate insight into the Mara’s people, animals and plant life.
The highlight of your trip will be a hot air balloon ride over the Maasai Mara plains. You will leave just before dawn to take in the first lurid rays of the rising African sun. Experience wildlife from a unique perspective with a bird's-eye view of this legendary landscape.
Activities Include
Wildlife viewing; walking safaris; morning and evening game drives; campfire entertainment; birdwatching; hot air balloon ride.
ADD-ONS: Yoga/wellness
EXTENSION OPTIONS: Fly to Lamu for a 3-day stay at an all-inclusive beach lodge with curated local heritage experiences. Or an additional 1-day safari at Lake Nakuru and Hell’s Gate.
LAMU
LAKE NAKURU
HELL’S GATE
Prices start at $295 per day, per person (for 2 people or more)
INCLUSIVE OF
Airport transfers
Entrance fees to National Parks, National Reserves, and Community/Private Conservancies
Expert driver guide for entire trip
Fully equipped 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
Supplemental medical emergency insurance (evacuation cover)
Exclusive of accommodation, flights to and from Kenya and any internal flights.
Accommodation comes in a wide range of options depending on location. We source the best and have options to suit most budgets. Prices and options will be available to you upon request.
Add-ons are optional activities offered at an extra cost.