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Safari jeep watching wildlife in the Masai Mara
Kenya

Masai Mara safari

Two nights in a safari camp with game drives in the Masai Mara.

Duration
3 days, 2 nights
Departures
Daily, June to October for the wildebeest migration; good game viewing year-round.
Good for
Family, Luxury
  • A male lion standing in golden savannah grass at sunset beside a lone acacia tree
  • Hot air balloons being inflated at dawn on the Masai Mara plains, their burners lighting the fabric from within

Highlights

  • Two full days of game drives in the Masai Mara
  • Chances to see lion, elephant, giraffe and, in season, the wildebeest migration
  • An optional dawn hot air balloon safari
  • Stay in an open-sided safari tented camp
  • Small group vehicles with a dedicated driver-guide

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Nairobi to the Mara, afternoon game drive

    Fly or drive from Nairobi to the Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch at camp. Head out for an afternoon game drive as the light softens.

  2. Day 2

    Full day of game drives, balloon safari optional

    A full day in the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. Rise before dawn for an optional hot air balloon safari over the plains, followed by a champagne breakfast on landing.

  3. Day 3

    Morning drive, return to Nairobi

    A final morning game drive before transferring back to Nairobi by road or light aircraft.

Where you stay

  • Masai Mara · 2 nights

    Mara Intrepids Camp or similar

What’s included

Included

  • 2 nights in a Masai Mara tented camp on a full-board basis
  • Road or light aircraft transfers between Nairobi and the Mara
  • Daily game drives with a driver-guide in a 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Park entry fees

Not included

  • International flights to Nairobi
  • Hot air balloon safari, optional and booked locally
  • Tips for camp staff and driver-guides
  • Travel and medical insurance

Good to know

  • Prices are per person sharing a double room (tent).
  • Flights to Nairobi are not included. Ask us for fares from Dubai or Colombo.
  • A yellow fever certificate may be required if you are arriving from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
  • Malaria precautions are recommended; speak to your doctor before you travel.

Questions about this trip

Do I need a visa for Kenya?

Most visitors, including UAE and Sri Lankan passport holders, need a Kenya eTA before arrival. We can help you apply.

When is the wildebeest migration?

Roughly July to October, when herds cross from the Serengeti into the Masai Mara, though exact timing varies with the rains.

Is the hot air balloon safari included?

It is optional and paid locally. We can help you book it in advance, as spaces are limited.

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