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Kenya Masai Mara Safari
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Kenya Masai Mara Safari

The greatest wildlife show on earth

8 days 2โ€“12 people ๐ŸŸข easy From $3,799 / person

Overview

About This Experience

Witness the raw power of Africa in one of the world's most extraordinary wildlife ecosystems. The Masai Mara in high season is a stage for the Great Migration โ€” two million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle crossing the Mara River while lion, leopard, cheetah, and crocodile wait their turn. Your tented camp is as luxurious as a five-star hotel, just separated from the bush by canvas. This is the African safari that stays with you forever.

Highlights

What Makes This Special

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Big Five Game Drives

Morning and evening drives in custom open-sided 4ร—4s with expert Maasai guides certified by the Kenya Wildlife Service.

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Hot Air Balloon Safari

Float silently above the plains at sunrise, scanning for lion prides, elephant herds, and the migration below.

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Luxury Tented Camp

Spacious canvas suites with four-poster beds, ensuite bathrooms, and a fireplace โ€” inside a private conservancy.

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Maasai Village Visit

An authentic afternoon with a local Maasai community โ€” traditional dances, beadwork, and storytelling.

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Bush Dinner Under Stars

A private dinner set in the open savannah under the Milky Way, with a bonfire, lanterns, and a chef-prepared feast.

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Mara River Crossing

Position for the dramatic wildebeest river crossing during migration season โ€” the ultimate wildlife spectacle.

Day by Day

Your Itinerary

1

Day 1

Nairobi Arrival & City Tour

  • โ€” Airport welcome and private transfer to Nairobi lodge
  • โ€” Optional visit to Nairobi National Park or Giraffe Centre
  • โ€” Pre-safari briefing dinner with your lead guide
2

Days 2โ€“3

Fly to Masai Mara & First Game Drives

  • โ€” Morning charter flight to the Mara airstrip (approx. 45 min)
  • โ€” Afternoon game drive โ€” open grasslands, big cat tracking
  • โ€” Sundowner drinks on a rocky kopje with panoramic views
  • โ€” Full-day game drives on Day 3 with picnic lunch in the bush
3

Day 4

Hot Air Balloon Safari

  • โ€” Pre-dawn wake-up for hot air balloon launch at sunrise
  • โ€” One-hour flight over the Mara plains and Mara River
  • โ€” Traditional champagne bush breakfast after landing
  • โ€” Afternoon Maasai village visit and cultural exchange
4

Days 5โ€“6

Mara River & Migration Spectacle

  • โ€” Morning drives focused on the Mara River wildebeest crossings
  • โ€” Full afternoon game drive targeting cheetah and leopard
  • โ€” Private bush dinner under a canopy of stars
  • โ€” Night game drive (camp conservancy area) โ€” owls, genets, bush babies
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Day 7

Amboseli Transfer or Final Mara Drive

  • โ€” Optional extension to Amboseli for elephant herds and Kilimanjaro views
  • โ€” Or final morning drive before charter flight back to Nairobi
  • โ€” Farewell dinner at a Nairobi rooftop restaurant
6

Day 8

Departure from Nairobi

  • โ€” Morning transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
  • โ€” Optional Nairobi market shopping for curios and Maasai crafts

Activities

What You'll Do

Big Five game drives (morning and evening, all days)
Hot air balloon sunrise flight with champagne breakfast
Mara River wildebeest crossing viewpoint
Night game drive in private conservancy
Maasai village cultural visit
Bush dinner under the stars
Charter flights between Nairobi and the Mara
Guided bush walks with armed ranger

Package Details

What's Included

โœ“ Included

  • 7 nights accommodation (1 Nairobi lodge + 6 luxury tented camp)
  • All meals at camp (full board) and picnic lunches in the bush
  • Charter flights Nairobi โ†” Mara (both ways)
  • All game drives with certified Maasai guides
  • Hot air balloon safari + champagne breakfast
  • Masai village visit and cultural program
  • Park and conservancy fees
  • Bush dinner and sundowner experience
  • Laundry service at camp

โœ• Not Included

  • International flights to Nairobi
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Visas and vaccination certificates
  • Alcoholic beverages (partial)
  • Optional Amboseli extension

Plan Ahead

Practical Information

Duration

8 days

Group Size

2โ€“12 people

Difficulty

easy

Region

Masai Mara, Kenya

Best Months to Travel

Jul Aug Sep Oct

Kenya Masai Mara Safari

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