Ultimate Mara Safari
Masai Mara, Home of wildlife!
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What's included
- A professional driver guide
- All park fees
- Drinking water during safari
- Full board Accommodation
- Game drives in a 4X4 safari land cruiser
- Start and finish Nairobi
- Unlimited bottled water
- Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
- Balloon safari
- Items of personal nature
- Masai village entrance fee
- Medical insurance and emergency insurance
- Other International flights
- Personal expenses
- Tips to guide and driver
The Animals of Masai Mara
Introduction
Experience the magic of Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife destination on this exciting 4-Day Maasai Mara Wildlife Safari. From the moment you arrive in the reserve, you will be immersed in one of Africa’s richest ecosystems, where vast savannahs, acacia-dotted plains, and the life-giving Mara River create the perfect habitat for an extraordinary diversity of wildlife.
Whether you are witnessing a pride of lions on the hunt, photographing elephants against the golden plains, or experiencing the awe-inspiring Great Wildebeest Migration, every moment in the Maasai Mara promises adventure, excitement, and unforgettable memories.
Why This Tour?
Wildlife Viewing
The Maasai Mara is widely regarded as Africa’s premier wildlife destination. Home to the Big Five and an abundance of predators, herbivores, and birdlife, the reserve offers exceptional game viewing throughout the year.
The reserve’s famous predator-prey interactions create some of the most thrilling wildlife encounters on the continent. Lions, leopards, and cheetahs roam the plains alongside vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, topis, and elands.
Destination Highlights
- Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Mara River ecosystem
- Great Rift Valley viewpoints
- Endless savannah landscapes
- Exceptional wildlife concentrations
- Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal)
Cultural Experiences
Guests have the opportunity to visit a traditional Maasai village and learn about the customs, traditions, dances, and daily life of one of Africa’s most iconic communities.
Unique Safari Experiences
- Full-day game drives
- Morning and evening game drives
- Great Wildebeest Migration viewing (seasonal)
- Optional hot air balloon safari
- Picnic lunches in the wilderness
- Outstanding wildlife photography opportunities
Accommodation & Comfort
Stay in carefully selected luxury safari camps and lodges offering comfort, excellent hospitality, and prime access to the reserve’s wildlife-rich areas.
Tour Highlights
- Transport in a private 4×4 safari Land Cruiser
- Great Rift Valley scenic stopover
- Multiple game drives in Maasai Mara
- Big Five wildlife viewing opportunities
- Great Wildebeest Migration viewing (seasonal)
- Optional Maasai village visit
- Optional hot air balloon safari
- Professional safari guide
- Luxury lodge or camp accommodation
- Wildlife photography opportunities
- Picnic lunches during full-day game drives
Mara Migration
From July every year, thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and antelopes escaping the dry season in Serengeti travel north to Masai Mara. For them to reach the fertile plains in Kenya, they must cross the crocodile-infested Mara River. In the river, the exhausted animals face a death trap from the slippery rocks, ranging water, and monstrous crocodiles. Those who survive the river face an onslaught from the opportunistic Mara lions waiting at the river banks. Experiencing this spectacle leaves your heart “kabooming” with excitement.
Yet, their strength is in their numbers. Those that survive must repeat the trek back to Serengeti in December in preparation for the calving season. This wheel of life goes on forever.
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Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve
Your Shanjoy Tours & Safaris adventure begins at 8:00 a.m. when your professional driver-guide picks you up from your Nairobi hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travel in your private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser as you journey through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Along the way, stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to admire and photograph one of the world's largest geological features, offering spectacular panoramic views across the valley floor.
Continue to the Maasai Mara, arriving in time for lunch at your selected safari lodge or camp. After check-in and some relaxation, head out for your introductory afternoon game drive beginning at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Explore the reserve's vast savannahs in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, antelopes, and many other wildlife species that thrive within this remarkable ecosystem.
Return to camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation beneath the African stars.
Overnight: Tipilikwani Mara Camp, Basecamp Maasai Mara, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, or Ashnil Mara Camp
Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari Experience
After breakfast, depart with a packed picnic lunch for a full-day game drive across the wildlife-rich plains of the Maasai Mara.
Spend the day exploring different sections of the reserve while searching for the incredible variety of wildlife that makes the Mara one of Africa's premier safari destinations. Your experienced guide will take you to some of the best wildlife-viewing areas, maximizing your chances of spotting lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and numerous antelope species.
Depending on the season, you may witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration and dramatic river crossings along the Mara River.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your exploration throughout the afternoon.
Return to camp later in the day for dinner and an evening at leisure.
Overnight: Tipilikwani Mara Camp, Basecamp Maasai Mara, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, or Ashnil Mara Camp
Maasai Mara Morning & Evening Game Drives
Wake up to the sounds of the African wilderness and head out for an exciting morning game drive when wildlife is often most active. Early mornings offer excellent opportunities to observe predators returning from a hunt and herbivores beginning their day across the open plains.
Return to camp for breakfast, relaxation, and lunch.
In the afternoon, embark on another game drive through the reserve, continuing your search for the Big Five and other iconic wildlife species. The changing light of the late afternoon creates exceptional conditions for photography and wildlife observation.
Guests may also choose optional activities such as a hot air balloon safari or a visit to a traditional Maasai village for a cultural experience that offers insight into local customs, traditions, and way of life.
Return to camp for dinner and your final evening in the Maasai Mara.
Overnight: Tipilikwani Mara Camp, Basecamp Maasai Mara, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, or Ashnil Mara Camp
Maasai Mara – Nairobi
After breakfast, check out and bid farewell to the Maasai Mara as you begin your return journey to Nairobi.
Travel through the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, reflecting on the incredible wildlife encounters and memorable experiences from your safari adventure.
Arrive in Nairobi later in the afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your onward flight.
End of Safari
From thrilling game drives and spectacular wildlife encounters to breathtaking landscapes and authentic cultural experiences, this Maasai Mara safari offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of Africa's most celebrated wilderness. You return home with incredible memories, stunning photographs, and a deeper appreciation for Kenya's remarkable wildlife heritage.
More about this tour
Surprisingly, the lives of Masai Mara are a true reflection of the circle of life. Most other species in the Masai Mara National Reserve are influenced by the antics of the wildebeest.
The arrival of the reserve predators heralds a time of feasting and prosperity during this time, you are most likely to witness coordinated onslaughts of Big Cats hunts. This is the best time to visit the park because of the dramatic contrast between life and death, sacrifice and survival witnessed during the migration.
