Nairobi – Maasai Mara

Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner

7:00 AM – Your adventure begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel, residence, or directly from Nairobi’s airport. From there, enjoy a short transfer to Wilson Airport, where you’ll check in for your flight to the Maasai Mara.

This scenic flight takes just under an hour but offers a spectacular introduction to Kenya’s diverse landscapes. Soar above the vast savannah, with sweeping views of the Great Rift Valley and, on clear days, the majestic silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.

Your unforgettable safari experience has begun.

Arrival in the Maasai Mara – Your Safari Begins

By mid-morning, your flight will touch down at one of the Maasai Mara’s remote airstrips. Stepping into the heart of the wild, you’ll be greeted by your dedicated Natural World Kenya Safaris guide—your host for the next three days.

Your guide will assist with your luggage and escort you to your private open-top 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep. Even this short transfer to your camp or lodge offers your first glimpse of the reserve’s iconic scenery—rolling golden plains, scattered acacia trees, and perhaps even your first wildlife sightings.

Upon arrival at your lodge or tented camp, take time to settle in and enjoy a well-prepared lunch. Over your first meal in the bush, your guide will give you an orientation to the Maasai Mara, sharing insights and helping you plan out the game drives and experiences you’d most like to enjoy.

In the afternoon, head out for your first extended game drive. It won’t take long to encounter some of the Mara’s famed residents—Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) roam freely here, along with cheetah, giraffe, hippo, and hundreds of other species.

The Maasai Mara is the most wildlife-rich ecosystem in the region, home to more than 95 species of mammals and a wide variety of birdlife. Every drive is an opportunity to witness raw, untamed nature at its best.

This is your safari, and you're in control of the pace. Want to venture out for multiple drives? Or prefer a relaxed afternoon at camp soaking in the surroundings? Simply coordinate with your guide to tailor each moment to your preference.

Note: Guests staying in private conservancies who wish to visit the Mara Triangle to witness the Great Migration river crossings may do so at an additional $80 per person surcharge.

As your first day on safari winds down, unwind with a delicious dinner at your carefully selected safari lodge or tented camp a perfect end to an exhilarating day in the wild.

Full Day in the Maasai Mara

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your safari day begins with an early rise just in time to witness the golden light of dawn sweeping across the plains as wildlife stirs to life. The Maasai Mara is especially magical in the morning, making this the perfect time for game viewing.

Today is dedicated entirely to exploration, with unlimited game drives throughout the reserve. You set the pace and decide how your adventure unfolds.

If you’re visiting between July and October, you’ll be in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience: the Great Migration. Millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles thunder into the Mara from the Serengeti, crossing the perilous Mara River in one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles.

Lurking predators: lions, leopards, cheetahs, and crocodiles are never far behind, waiting in ambush. The drama of survival unfolds before your eyes in this untamed wilderness.

During the day, you’ll pause for a scenic picnic lunch by the Mara River, offering a peaceful break amid one of the most breathtaking backdrops on the continent.

Each game drive is a new adventure, and your expert guide is there to help you make the most of every sighting and moment in the wild.

After an exhilarating day exploring the vast reserve, unwind and recharge with a hearty dinner at your lodge or tented camp an ideal way to end your safari adventure.

Maasai Mara – Nairobi

Meal Plan: Breakfast

As your safari adventure comes to a close, we’ll rise early to soak in the serenity of the plains at dawn—when the wildlife is most active and the landscape bathed in golden light. A final morning game drive offers one last chance to spot the magnificent creatures of the Mara in their natural rhythm.

Afterward, return to your lodge or tented camp for a relaxed safari breakfast, reflecting on the unforgettable moments and sightings from the past few days.

Then, it’s time to board your 4x4 safari Jeep for one more scenic drive through the reserve en route to the airstrip, where your return flight to Nairobi awaits.

Your safari air taxi will be ready at the airstrip for a scenic flight back to Nairobi, offering sweeping aerial views of Kenya’s landscapes—including, on a clear day, the majestic peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro rising through the clouds.

Touchdown at Wilson Airport is expected around 12:45 hrs, where a Natural World Kenya Safaris representative will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel, residence, or preferred drop-off point.

After three unforgettable days in the legendary Maasai Mara, you’ve experienced the heart of Africa’s wilderness. Thank you for choosing Natural World Kenya Safaris—it’s been our pleasure to guide you, and we look forward to welcoming you again!