Masai Mara Explorer
Explore Kenya's iconic Masai Mara with expert Maasai guides on this immersive 5-day Big Five safari.
Duration
5 Days
Price From
$1,950 pp
Country
Kenya
Difficulty
Easy
Private conservancy access — fewer vehicles, off-road driving, night drives
The Masai Mara needs no introduction — it is Africa's most iconic safari destination, and five days here gives you the depth that day-trippers only dream about. This immersive experience goes far beyond standard game drives. You'll spend four nights in a private conservancy bordering the national reserve, where exclusive traversing rights mean fewer vehicles, off-road driving, and night drives that reveal a hidden world of aardvark, civet, and hunting leopards. Walk the savannah with Maasai warriors who read animal tracks like a book. Watch lions stalk prey at dawn. Witness cheetah mothers train their cubs to hunt. Join a sundowner on a kopje as the Mara turns gold. Your guide — a Mara veteran with over a decade of experience — ensures every drive is purposeful, every sighting meaningful, and every moment unforgettable.
Moments From This Journey
Lioness scanning the golden savanna at dawn in the Masai Mara National Reserve
Vast Masai Mara plains stretching to the horizon under dramatic African skies
Leopard resting on an acacia branch during golden hour in the Mara conservancy
Wildebeest migration river crossing with thousands of animals in the Masai Mara
What Makes This Safari Special
Private conservancy access — fewer vehicles, off-road driving, night drives
Big Five encounters with Mara's densest predator population
Walking safari with Maasai warriors and expert trackers
Night drives revealing nocturnal species: aardvark, civet, bush babies
Sundowner cocktails on a kopje overlooking the endless plains
Experienced Mara guide with 10+ years of local knowledge
Your Journey, Day by Day
5 carefully curated days across Masai Mara, Kenya
Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive through the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint for photographs and arrive at the Mara in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive through the rolling grasslands searching for big cats and the Big Five.
Day 2
Full Day Game Drive in the Mara
Wake before dawn for a sunrise game drive when predators are most active. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast, then head out again for a full-day drive with a picnic lunch by the Mara River. Watch for river crossings during migration season (July-October) and search for leopards in the riverine forests.
Day 3
Masai Mara Conservancy Experience
Spend the day in a private conservancy adjacent to the Mara reserve. Enjoy exclusive game viewing with fewer vehicles, off-road driving privileges, guided bush walks with Maasai warriors, and a sundowner overlooking the plains. Optional night game drive to spot nocturnal species.
Day 4
Maasai Village & Game Drive
Visit an authentic Maasai village to learn about their traditional pastoralist culture, participate in song and dance, and explore the boma. Afternoon game drive focusing on areas not yet explored, with a goal of completing the Big Five sightings.
Day 5
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Final early morning game drive for any last wildlife sightings. After breakfast, check out and drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon. Drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
End of itinerary — 5 days, 4 nights
What's Included
- Nairobi hotel pickup and return transfer
- All park and conservancy entrance fees
- Full-board luxury tented camp (4 nights)
- Unlimited game drives — morning, afternoon, and night
- Guided bush walk with Maasai warriors
- All house drinks including selected wines and spirits
What's Excluded
- International flights
- Kenya e-Visa ($52)
- Comprehensive travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips & gratuities ($15–25/day recommended)
- Premium champagne and imported spirits
- Optional hot air balloon safari ($450 pp)
$1,950
per person sharing
Group Pricing
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African DMC
Professional destination management company operating across 7 African countries with dedicated teams, contracted suppliers, and local expertise in each market.
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