Local 4 days Maasai Mara, Kenya

4-Day Maasai Mara Big Five Safari

About This Tour

Experience the ultimate Kenyan safari across 4 incredible days in the world-famous Maasai Mara. Home to the densest lion population in Africa, this reserve delivers unmatched Big Five encounters — lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino — set against sweeping golden savannah. Your expert guide brings over 15 years of bush knowledge. Early morning game drives catch predators on the hunt while evening drives end each day with Africa's legendary skies. During July to October, witness the Great Migration — 1.5 million wildebeest crossing the crocodile-filled Mara River in one of nature's most dramatic spectacles.

Route & Location

Nairobi to Maasai Mara, Kenya

Best Time to Go

July–October for the Great Migration and driest game viewing; resident Big Five are seen year-round.

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Wildlife You May See

Likelihood ratings are based on season, habitat and historical sightings for this specific route.

African Lion
Guaranteed

Lions sleep up to 20 hours a day — but their 4 active hours are extraordinary. Lionesses d…

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African Elephant
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Elephants grieve their dead. Family members return to the bones of fallen relatives for ye…

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African Buffalo
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Buffalo hold grudges. Individuals have been documented returning to attack hunters weeks a…

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Plains Zebra
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No two zebras share the same stripe pattern — they are as unique as human fingerprints. Fo…

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Blue Wildebeest
Guaranteed

1.5 million wildebeest migrate in a continuous loop every year. No leader initiates the mo…

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African Leopard
High

A leopard can drag a kill twice its own body weight up into a tree to keep it from lions a…

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Cheetah
High

The cheetah cannot roar. Instead it purrs, chirps and even meows — sounding uncannily like…

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Hippopotamus
High

Hippos secrete a natural pink fluid from their skin that acts as both sunscreen and antibi…

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Nile Crocodile
High

The Nile crocodile's jaw slams shut with 5,000 pounds of force per square inch — yet the m…

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African Wild Dog
Medium

African wild dogs vote on group decisions by sneezing. When a pack debates whether to hunt…

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Black Rhinoceros
Rare

The world's last two northern white rhinos — both female — live at Ol Pejeta Conservancy i…

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Itinerary

Depart Nairobi at 06:30 in your private 4x4 safari vehicle. The 5-hour drive crosses the Great Rift Valley escarpment with dramatic scenery and your first glimpse of Maasai pastoralists. Arrive at camp for lunch. Your first afternoon game drive begins at 15:30 — the golden hours when predators start to stir. Keep watch for cheetah on elevated termite mounds scanning for prey. Return to camp for a fireside dinner under the Mara stars.

Rise before dawn for a 05:30 game drive — the most productive hours for predator activity. Lions often make kills in the early morning, and leopards return to tree-cached prey before daylight fully breaks. Breakfast in the bush. Continue along the Mara River where pods of hippos bask and Nile crocodiles line the banks. Afternoon — search the Mara Triangle for the elusive black rhino. Elephant herds move between Musiara Marsh and the open plains all day. Encounters are virtually guaranteed. Sundowner at a scenic viewpoint followed by dinner at camp.

This is the day most guests remember forever. Position early at a Mara River crossing point — wildebeest crossings during migration season (July to October) are among the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on earth. Afternoon: visit an authentic Maasai village, meet the elders and witness the Maasai jumping ceremony. A portion of your visit fee goes directly to the community. Evening game drive via the Talek River area — excellent for leopard sightings at dusk.

One last early morning game drive — often the best of the trip as guides know exactly where to find the resident pride. Brunch at camp followed by departure for Nairobi at 11:00, arriving 16:00 to 17:00. Drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or JKIA airport. Your safari memories and thousands of photographs will last a lifetime.
What's Included
  • Return road transport from Nairobi in a private 4x4 safari vehicle
  • 3 nights' camp/lodge accommodation in the Maasai Mara (full board)
  • 2 full days of Big Five game drives
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • All park entry fees
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives
  • Maasai cultural village visit
  • Flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcoholic and premium bottled drinks
Frequently Asked Questions

No safari can guarantee wildlife sightings — these are wild animals in a wild landscape. Lion, elephant and buffalo are near-certain on this route; leopard and rhino are less common but regularly seen, which is why we rate them differently rather than promise all five.

Private — this itinerary is priced and run as your own vehicle and guide, not shared with other travellers, unless you specifically ask us to combine with another party to reduce cost.

No particular fitness is required — you stay seated in the vehicle for game drives, with stops at designated safe points. This trip suits most ages and mobility levels.
Price per person
From $731
From KES 95,000
Deposit: $219 · KES 28,500 (30%)
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