Overview
Kenya is the birthplace of safari, and the Masai Mara is its greatest stage. This 7-day itinerary offers an immersive introduction to Africa’s most spectacular wildlife experiences — daily game drives through the Mara ecosystem, sunset cocktails in the bush, Maasai village visits, and nights in canvas-roofed camps as the sounds of the African night surround you.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Overnight at Nairobi hotel. Optional evening visit to Carnivore restaurant.
Morning Nairobi highlights: Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre (hand-feed endangered Rothschild giraffes), Maasai Market. Afternoon bush flight to Masai Mara.
Morning and afternoon game drives: lion prides, elephant families, cheetahs, buffalo herds. Sunset sundowners in the bush with guide.
Pre-dawn hot air balloon flight over the Mara at sunrise. Champagne bush breakfast after landing. Afternoon game drive along the Mara River.
All-day game drive positioned at prime river crossing points (July–October) to witness the wildebeest and zebra river crossing. Evening campfire dinner.
Morning Maasai village visit — learn about traditional life, beadwork, and the morani warrior class. Final afternoon game drive. Farewell dinner.
Early morning game walk with ranger. Bush flight back to Nairobi. International departure.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- 6 nights luxury tented camp (all meals)
- All airport transfers
- Nairobi city tour
- Game drives (AM & PM daily)
- Hot air balloon safari with breakfast
- Maasai village visit
- Park entry fees
Not Included
- International flights to Nairobi
- Travel insurance
- Premium bar and laundry
- Tips & gratuities