Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
(Approx. 265km | 5-hour journey)
Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner

07:30 - Your professional safari guide collects you from your Nairobi hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser.

Scenic Journey Highlights:

• Drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment
• Photo stops at panoramic viewpoints
• Travel through traditional Maasai lands
• Opportunity to spot local herders with their livestock

Arrival at Masai Mara:

• Reach your selected accommodation by midday
• Lunch at your lodge/tented camp

Afternoon Game Drive (15:00 - 18:30):
Your first encounter with the Mara's legendary wildlife:
▸ Big Five sightings (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino)
▸ Vast herbivore populations (wildebeest, zebra, gazelle)
▸ Diverse ecosystems from savannah to riverine forests

Evening Accommodation:
Overnight at your chosen safari property:

• Economy: Comfortable tented camps
• Comfort: Well-appointed lodges
• Luxury: Premier safari resorts

All options feature:

• En-suite facilities
• Authentic Kenyan cuisine
• Secure wildlife viewing areas

Key Features of Day 1:
✓ Seamless transition from city to wilderness
✓ Initial wildlife orientation in Africa's premier game reserve
✓ Flexible pacing with rest stops during transfer

Note: Travel duration may vary depending on road conditions and wildlife sightings en route.

Full Day Masai Mara Exploration
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

06:00 - Morning Game Drive

• Sunrise safari during peak wildlife activity hours
• Optimal predator sightings (lions, cheetahs on the hunt)
• Big Five tracking across diverse habitats

08:30 - Breakfast at Lodge/Camp

• Freshly prepared meal with local flavors
• Brief rest period

10:00 - Mid-Morning Safari Options
A) Continued Game Viewing:

• Search for leopard in riverine forests
• Observe elephant herds at watering holes
• Photograph over 450 bird species

B) Cultural Experience (Optional):

• Guided visit to Maasai village
• Traditional dance demonstrations
• Insight into pastoralist traditions

12:30 - Lunch at Accommodation

15:00 - Afternoon Game Drive

• Migration spectacle (Seasonal: July-Oct)
  • Mara River crossings (drama-filled wildebeest movements)
  • Hippo pods & Nile crocodile sightings
• Plains game viewing (zebra, giraffe, antelope)
• Sunset photography opportunities

Special Optional Activities:

• Hot Air Balloon Safari (Pre-dawn departure):
  • Aerial views of awakening savannah
  • Champagne breakfast upon landing
• Night Game Drive (At select lodges):
  • Nocturnal wildlife encounters

Evening Accommodation:
Return to your selected lodge/camp featuring:

• Sundowner refreshments
• Evening wildlife lectures/storytelling
• Stargazing opportunities

Key Highlights:
✓ Uninterrupted full-day safari immersion
✓ Seasonal migration spectacles (when applicable)
✓ Flexible itinerary with premium add-on options
✓ Professional guide insights into ecosystem dynamics

Note: All wildlife sightings subject to natural movements and seasonal variations.

Masai Mara to Nairobi
*(Approx. 265km | 5-hour return journey)*
Meal Included: Breakfast

Morning Departure
08:00 - Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge/camp
09:00 - Check out and begin return journey to Nairobi

Scenic Return Route Highlights:

• Views of Mount Longonot's volcanic peaks
• Panoramic Great Rift Valley vistas
• Passing through Maasai grazing lands

Optional Add-On Experiences (Additional Cost):

1. Lake Naivasha Stopover
   • Boat ride among hippo pods
   • Walking safari at Crescent Island
   • Lakeside lunch
2. Kiambethu Tea Farm Visit
   • Guided plantation tour
   • Three-course buffet lunch
   • Tea tasting session

Standard Return Itinerary:

• Direct transfer to Nairobi
• Arrival by mid-afternoon (approx. 14:00-15:00)
• Drop-off at your:
  • Nairobi hotel/residence
  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Safari Conclusion
Your 3-day adventure included:

• Multiple Big Five encounters
• Vast savannah landscapes
• Cultural interaction opportunities
• Professional wildlife tracking

Continuing Journeys (Optional):

• Coastal extension to Mombasa
• Zanzibar island connection
• Additional Kenyan safari destinations

The Natural World Kenya Safaris team thanks you for your trust and wishes you safe travels onward.

Note:

• Optional activities require advance notice
• Airport drop-off timing coordinated with flight schedules
• Road conditions may affect exact arrival time

Karibu tena Kenya - Welcome back to Kenya anytime.