Wildlife Safaris · 5 days / 4 nights · 🇰🇪 Kenya
Maasai Mara Big Five Intensive — 5 Days
Five full days in Kenya's flagship reserve — maximise Big-Five and predator sightings.
Overview
Five nights focused on the Maasai Mara — time to work both the Mara Triangle (western, fewer vehicles) and the Musiara / Talek plains. Two game drives daily, a full-day drive to the Mara River (migration July–October), and an afternoon Maasai cultural visit.
Best suited for travellers who have come to Africa specifically to photograph the Big Five and the Mara's famous lion prides.
Route: Nairobi → Maasai Mara (4 nights) → Nairobi
Your day-by-day adventure
Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.
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Day 1
Nairobi → Maasai Mara
Highlight: Morning bird-walk in Maasai Mara0730 departure; lunch at Narok; afternoon game drive on arrival.
- Guided nature walk
- Photography stop
- Morning bird-walk
- Hot-spring soak
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Day 2
Mara Triangle full day
Highlight: Boat cruise in Maasai MaraFull day on the western Mara Triangle with a picnic lunch by the Mara River.
- Boat cruise
- Morning bird-walk
- Cultural visit
- Hot-spring soak
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Day 3
Musiara / Talek plains
Highlight: Visit local market in Maasai MaraDawn and late-afternoon drives. Optional Maasai village visit at midday.
- Bush breakfast
- Visit local market
- Morning bird-walk
- Boat cruise
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Day 4
River crossings & predators
Highlight: Boat cruise in Maasai MaraDedicated search for migration crossings (Jul–Oct) or predator action year-round.
- Boat cruise
- Cultural visit
- Photography stop
- Game drives & sundowner
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Day 5
Mara → Nairobi
Highlight: Game drives & sundowner in Maasai MaraMorning drive, lunch at the lodge, afternoon transfer to Nairobi.
- Boat cruise
- Hot-spring soak
- Sunrise tracking
- Game drives & sundowner
Choose your style of safari
Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.
Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.
- Shared 4x4 game drives
- Full-board meals
- English-speaking driver-guide
Established safari lodges and beach resorts (3–4★).
- Private 4x4 with pop-up roof
- All game-park fees
- Bottled water
- Welcome drink on arrival
Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.
- Private guide & vehicle
- Sundowner setup
- Laundry service
- Airport meet & greet
Top-tier lodges, signature suites, and exclusive concessions.
- Private driver-guide
- Champagne sundowners
- Private vehicle throughout
- Butler-style service
- Guaranteed window seat
What's onboard
- 🌦 27° 16° 💧 3.4mm
- 🌦 28° 16° 💧 0.6mm
- 🌧 28° 16° 💧 6.0mm
- 🌧 27° 17° 💧 3.6mm
- 🌦 27° 16° 💧 6.9mm
- 🌦 27° 16° 💧 3.0mm
- 🌤 27° 16°
Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.
Hotels & lodges on this tour
Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.
Flight schedules to your gateway
Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.
| Airline | Route | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Airways KQ100 |
LHR → NBO
London · Nairobi · Non-stop |
21:30 | 07:30 | 8h 30m | Daily | $890 | Book on Kenya Airways ↗ |
| Qatar Airways QR1431 |
DOH → NBO
Doha · Nairobi · Non-stop |
07:30 | 13:30 | 6h 00m | Daily | $780 | Book on Qatar Airways ↗ |
| Emirates EK721 |
DXB → NBO
Dubai · Nairobi · Non-stop |
10:25 | 14:35 | 5h 10m | Daily | $720 | Book on Emirates ↗ |
| KLM KL565 |
AMS → NBO
Amsterdam · Nairobi · Non-stop |
10:10 | 20:30 | 8h 20m | Daily | $950 | Book on KLM ↗ |
Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.
What's included & what's not
check_circleIncludes
- 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-top and sliding windows
- Professional driver-guide (Silver-KPSGA)
- 4 nights full-board at Mara Sopa Lodge or similar
- Park entry fees
- Bottled water and sundowner snacks
- Airport meet-and-greet
cancelExcludes
- International flights & Kenyan visa
- Balloon safari (optional — $480 / pax)
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
- Travel insurance
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