Nairobi, Kenya
Two cheetahs sitting in amber Maasai Mara grass

MAASAI MARA

Maasai Mara Classic

Big-cat country, golden plains and three nights under canvas.

Duration4 days
Starting pointJKIA or Nairobi hotel
TransportPrivate 4×4 Land Cruiser
From $1,480 / person

THE JOURNEY

Overview

Give the Mara three full evenings under canvas and two unhurried days with a private guide. This is a good first safari and leaves space for the wildlife to set the pace.

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DAY BY DAY

Your itinerary

Meals shown as B (breakfast), L (lunch) and D (dinner).

Day 1Nairobi to the Maasai Mara

Cross the Rift Valley with a viewpoint stop, arrive for lunch and take your first afternoon drive across the Mara grasslands.

Mara tented camp · ensuite canvas tent Meals L / D
Day 2Big cats and open plains

Leave early to look for cats and plains game. Take breakfast in camp or a picnic if your guide expects a longer drive.

Mara tented camp · ensuite canvas tent Meals B / L / D
Day 3The Mara River or Mara North

Ask your guide about the best route for the day. A stay in a partner camp can include Mara North access, subject to its activity rules and availability.

Mara tented camp · ensuite canvas tent Meals B / L / D
Day 4Back to Nairobi

Take breakfast, then head back to your hotel or JKIA. Add a lunch stop or a Wilson flight if it suits your onward plans.

Nairobi hotel or JKIA drop-off Meals B

YOUR QUOTE

What’s included

Included

  • Private 4×4 and driver-guide
  • Three nights at a tented camp and meals shown
  • Scheduled park or conservancy fees
  • JKIA or Nairobi hotel transfers
  • AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation cover allowance, subject to plan terms

Excluded

  • International flights and Kenya eTA fees
  • Comprehensive travel insurance and medical treatment
  • Optional activities, gratuities and personal expenses
  • Any lodging, flights or meals outside the itinerary

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