Experience the quintessential African adventure on this 4-Day Nairobi and Masai Mara Group Safari. Your journey begins in Kenya's bustling capital with a relaxing stay in Nairobi's leafy Westlands district, before descending through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley escarpment into the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Across an afternoon game drive and an extended full-day game drive, you will explore vast golden savannahs in search of the Big Cats lions lounging on termite mounds, cheetahs scanning the plains, and leopards resting in fig trees. Immerse yourself in the local culture with a guided visit to a traditional Maasai village, and enjoy premium comfort with overnight stays at Pride Inn Westland's in Nairobi and Pride Inn Mara Camp.
4-Day Masai Mara Group Safari from Nairobi
Overview
What's Included
- 1-night accommodation at Pride Inn Westland's Nairobi (bed & breakfast).
- 2 nights' accommodation at Pride Inn Mara Camp (full board).
- Shared 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof & driver-guide.
- Airport/hotel transfers in Nairobi.
- 1 half-day + 1 full-day game drive in the Mara.
- Masai Mara park entry fees.
- Maasai Village cultural visit.
- Bottled water in the vehicle.
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley, featuring dramatic cliffs and distant lakes on your drive to the reserve.
- Experience thrilling game drives across the vast golden savannah dotted with iconic flat-topped acacia trees.
- Spot large herds of plains game including zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, topi, and impala.
- Witness incredible predator activity, with high chances of seeing lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
- Observe hippos wallowing in pools and crocodiles sunning themselves along the famous Mara River.
- Experience local culture at a Maasai Village with warrior dances, traditional manyattas (mud and stick homesteads), and authentic beadwork.
- Marvel at abundant birdlife, including beautiful lilac-breasted rollers, secretary birds, and crowned cranes.
Excluded
- Drinks at lodges, tips, personal expenses.
- Optional activities such as hot air balloon safari or extra Nairobi tours.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where you will be met by our representative for a private transfer to Pride Inn Westland's. After check-in and a short safari briefing, you can relax at the hotel or explore Nairobi's leafy Westland's district, famous for its vibrant restaurants, shops, and nightlife. Overnight at Pride Inn Westland's, Nairobi.
Day 2 - Nairobi to Masai Mara & Afternoon Game Drive
Travel by road through the Great Rift Valley escarpment to reach the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Check into PrideInn Mara Camp and head out for a thrilling afternoon game drive. Take in the sweeping savannahs while looking out for herds of plains game and big cats like lions and cheetahs. Dinner and overnight at Pride Inn Mara Camp.
Day 3 - Full-Day Game Drive & Maasai Village Visit
Spend a full day exploring different parts of the Masai Mara on an extended game drive, enjoying a picnic lunch directly inside the reserve. Witness early morning wildlife activity when predators are most active, and spot elephants with their calves near the Mara River. In the afternoon, visit a Maasai village for a cultural experience to see traditional dances and homesteads before returning to the camp. Dinner and overnight at PrideInn Mara Camp.
Day 4 - Masai Mara to Nairobi (No Game Drive)
After breakfast, check out and drive back to Nairobi. En route, enjoy the beautiful changing landscapes as the savannah gives way to highlands and farmland. Make brief stops at scenic viewpoints along the Great Rift Valley and browse roadside markets featuring colorful handicrafts and curios. On arrival in Nairobi, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
