Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
You will be picked up from Nairobi International Airport or your hotel at 7:00 AM and begin the scenic drive to the Masai Mara via the Great North Road.
Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the escarpment, including Mount Longonot and the Suswa Ranges. Continue the drive down the escarpment to Narok Town for a brief stop to refresh and purchase snacks or drinks.
Proceed to the Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp. After lunch and a short rest, head out for an afternoon game drive, where you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and predators beginning their evening activity.
Return to the camp in the early evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara
Begin the day with an early morning game drive before breakfast to catch the golden sunrise and observe wildlife, especially big cats, as they return from their night hunts. Species commonly seen include lions, cheetahs, elephants, Cape buffalo, wildebeest, gazelles, zebras, hyenas, and—if lucky—leopards or black rhinos.
Return to camp for a full English breakfast, followed by mid-morning leisure time. Optional activities (at an extra cost) include:
- A Maasai village visit to learn about local culture
- A massage at the bush spa
- Relaxing by the swimming pool
Enjoy a three-course lunch at the camp, with wildlife often visible around the grounds.
In the afternoon, head out for another game drive, exploring different areas of the reserve until sunset. Return to camp for a sundowner drink (first drink complimentary), dinner, and an evening around the campfire, listening to stories and traditions of the Maasai people.
Overnight: Mara Eden Safari Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Enjoy an optional early morning game drive or take part in a hot air balloon safari (optional, at extra cost) for a breathtaking aerial view of the Masai Mara.
Return to camp for breakfast, check out, and depart on an en-route game drive as you exit the reserve. Stop in Narok Town for lunch and refreshments before continuing the journey back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon.
You will be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, marking the end of your safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
