Day 1: Journey to the Masai Mara – Scenic Drive through the Rift Valley
After a hearty breakfast in Nairobi, your journey begins as you depart the bustling city and head westward. Drive through the Great Rift Valley, where scenic viewpoints allow you to marvel at the vast escarpments and volcanic hills. Along the way, you'll pass through Narok, a vibrant Maasai town, before entering the majestic Masai Mara National Reserve by early afternoon.
Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy a delicious lunch. After some rest, head out for your first afternoon game drive, offering a taste of what awaits over the next few days—lion prides lazing under trees, herds of elephants roaming, and giraffes nibbling on treetops. Return to the lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening in the African wilderness.
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge / Sarova Mara
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)
Day 2: Full Day Game Drives in the Masai Mara
Today is dedicated to exploring the wonders of the Masai Mara. Set out early for a morning game drive, when animals are most active. Traverse the vast savannah in search of Africa’s Big Five and many other species that thrive here.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some time at leisure. In the afternoon, embark on another game drive to explore a different section of the reserve. If visiting between July and October, you may witness the awe-inspiring wildebeest migration as they cross the Mara River in dramatic scenes often targeted by crocodiles and big cats.
The diversity and density of wildlife in the Masai Mara is unmatched—keep your camera ready! After sunset, return to the lodge for dinner and storytelling under the stars.
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge / Sarova Mara
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Sunrise Game Drive, Bush Breakfast & Maasai Cultural Visit
Begin your day with a sunrise game drive, a magical time when the bush comes alive. As the golden rays light up the savannah, observe predators returning from a night hunt and herbivores beginning their day. After an exciting morning drive, enjoy a bush breakfast served in a scenic spot within the reserve—an unforgettable moment in the wild.
Later, return to the lodge to relax. In the afternoon, choose between an optional visit to a Maasai village, where you'll interact with locals, see traditional homes, and learn about their customs, or enjoy another short game drive to catch any animals you may have missed.
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge / Sarova Mara
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Return to Nairobi – Safari Farewell
After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to the Masai Mara. Enjoy your final views of the wilderness as you depart the reserve and drive back to Nairobi. You’ll arrive in the city by late afternoon, in time for your evening flight or further travel plans.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
