4 days · Kenya · Short safari
Maasai Mara Explorer
Kenya’s most famous reserve in a short, intense safari. Ideal on its own, or as an add-on before Tanzania or after a business trip to Nairobi. Big cats, big skies and, from July to October, the drama of the Great Migration.
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4 days / 3 nights
Route
Nairobi · Maasai Mara
Best time
July – October for crossings
Ideal for
Add-ons · Short breaks
Big cats and big skies
The Maasai Mara is one of the best places in Africa to see predators. Its open grasslands make lion, cheetah and leopard easy to follow, and the surrounding Maasai-owned conservancies limit vehicle numbers, so sightings feel far more private. From July to October the migration arrives from the Serengeti, and the Mara River becomes the stage for the famous crossings. Outside those months the resident wildlife is still superb, and prices and crowds are lower. We recommend staying in a conservancy, where you can also enjoy night drives and guided walks.
Itinerary
Day by day
A sample route. Your planner will adjust camps and order to match the herds' position in your travel month.
Day 1 · Fly to the Mara
Morning flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, met at the airstrip for your first game drive on the way to camp.
Day 2 · Full day in the Mara
Follow the cats and, in season, wait for a river crossing with a picnic lunch.
Day 3 · Balloon & conservancy
Optional sunrise balloon safari, then an afternoon walk or night drive in the conservancy.
Day 4 · Return to Nairobi
A last early game drive, then fly back to Nairobi to connect with your onward journey.
Maasai culture
A respectful visit to a Maasai community, led by members of the community itself.
Extend your journey
Combine with the Serengeti, Amboseli or the beaches of Zanzibar.
Included
— Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
— Professional English-speaking guide
— All park and conservation fees
— Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
— Bottled water on game drives
— Airport transfers
— 24/7 support from our Arusha team
Not included
— International flights and visas
— Travel insurance (required)
— Optional balloon safari
— Tips for guides and camp staff
— Premium drinks and personal items
Join us in the Maasai Mara
Short on time but big on wildlife. Tell us your dates and we’ll find the right camp for the season.
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