5-days safari to the Maasai Mara
A 5-day safari to the Maasai Mara in Kenya is an incredible way to experience the diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes of this iconic African reserve. Here’s a sample itinerary for your Maasai Mara safari
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- Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
- Meet your safari guide, who will assist you with customs and immigration.
- Transfer to your Nairobi hotel for a relaxing evening and a briefing about your safari.
- After breakfast, depart Nairobi for Maasai Mara (approximately 5-6 hours by road or a short flight).
- Arrive at your Maasai Mara camp or lodge in time for lunch.
- Afternoon game drive in the Maasai Mara, home to the Big Five and numerous other wildlife species.
- Dinner and overnight stay at your chosen accommodation.
- Full day of game drives in the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon safaris.
- Explore the vast plains, riverine forests, and rolling hills, and watch for the Great Migration (if you visit during the migration season).
- Picnic lunch in the reserve or return to your lodge for lunch.
- Dinner and overnight stay at your accommodation.
- Another full day of game drives, with the option to visit a Maasai village to learn about their culture and traditions.
- Enjoy the diverse birdlife, stunning landscapes, and the incredible wildlife of the Maasai Mara.
- Dinner and overnight stay at your accommodation.
- Morning game drive and breakfast at the camp or lodge.
- Check out and drive or fly back to Nairobi.
- Optional city tour in Nairobi if time allows, visiting places like the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust or the Giraffe Centre.
- Transfer to the airport for your departure or extend your trip as desired.