Depart from Malindi/Watamu – Masai Mara

Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner

Your safari adventure begins early this morning with a pickup from your beach resort, followed by a transfer to Malindi Airport.

Between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM, you’ll board your chartered flight for an approximately two-hour scenic journey over Kenya’s stunning landscapes. From your window seat, enjoy breathtaking views of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro and the vast Kenyan terrain below.

You’ll arrive in the Masai Mara around 10:30 AM, where your Natural World Kenya Safaris guide will greet you. From here, you’ll embark on your first game drive in a private, open-top 4×4 safari Jeep, heading from the airstrip to your chosen safari lodge or tented camp.

Once settled in and refreshed, enjoy a delicious lunch in preparation for the exciting wildlife encounters ahead.

The Masai Mara is one of the world’s richest ecosystems, famous for its abundant wildlife and vibrant diversity. Keep your eyes peeled for predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, and smaller carnivores as you explore the golden plains and rolling hills.

Your first afternoon game drive offers the perfect introduction to this spectacular environment, with your expert guide tracking various species as you traverse the park’s stunning landscapes.

During your three-day Mara experience, your game drive schedule is flexible—feel free to plan your days with your guide according to your preferences and pace.

Note: Guests staying in conservancies who wish to visit the Mara Triangle area to witness the Great Migration river crossings will incur an additional surcharge of $80 per person.

After an exciting day of exploration, enjoy a sumptuous dinner and relax overnight at your selected safari lodge or tented camp.

At the Masai Mara

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake early to greet the golden morning light as the Masai Mara comes alive with wildlife emerging to start their day. You’ll have the freedom to schedule as many game drives as you wish during this full day of unforgettable safari viewing.

As you traverse the vast savannah dotted with iconic acacia trees, keep your eyes sharp for Africa’s legendary Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.

If your visit coincides with the Great Migration season (July through October), prepare to witness one of nature’s most spectacular events: a vast river of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle sweeping across the plains from the Serengeti into the Mara, creating the largest wildlife movement on Earth.

To enrich your experience, consider an optional visit to a nearby Maasai village. Here, you can meet the indigenous Maasai people, gaining insight into their rich culture, traditions, and way of life.

For those seeking the ultimate adventure, your guide can arrange an early morning hot air balloon ride over the Mara. Float silently above the park as the sun rises, watching the landscape and its wildlife come alive from a breathtaking aerial perspective.

After a thrilling day of game drives, relax and unwind at your lodge or tented camp, preparing for another day in this extraordinary wilderness.

Masai Mara – Fly to Malindi

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

Rise early for your final day in the Masai Mara, making the most of your remaining game viewing time. Whether it’s spotting elusive species you haven’t yet seen or revisiting your favorites, this morning offers one last chance for unforgettable wildlife encounters.

After returning to your lodge or camp for breakfast, you’ll enjoy one final game drive before heading to the airstrip.

A final scenic drive to the airstrip marks the end of your Mara adventure, where you’ll board your flight departing at 14:00 hrs (2:00 pm), bound for the beautiful Kenya coast.

You’ll arrive back at Malindi or Watamu around 16:30 hrs (4:30 pm), where Natural World Kenya Safaris personnel will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel or resort.

Three thrilling days immersed in one of the world’s greatest wildlife parks — we hope this experience has left you with lasting memories and a deep connection to Africa’s wild heart. On behalf of Natural World Kenya Safaris, thank you for choosing to explore Kenya’s natural wonders with us!