Nairobi & Maasai Mara Safari
Five days that open with Nairobi's wildlife and close on the plains of the Maasai Mara — the Big Five, the Mara River, and the Great Migration in season. Full board in the Mara, a private 4×4 with a pop-up roof, and a naturalist guide who knows exactly where to be at first light.
- Big Five in the Maasai Mara
- The Mara River & Great Migration in season
- Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Nairobi National Park & city excursion
- Full board in the Mara
Day by day
Your five days, hour by considered hour.
01Day 1Arrival — Nairobi Excursion
Land, settle, and meet Nairobi's wildlife before the plains.
- Meet and greet by your GeoAfrican Safaris guide at JKIA.
- Transfer to your Nairobi hotel and check in.
- Visit the Giraffe Centre.
- Visit the Karen Blixen Museum.
- Visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (subject to the public visiting hours).
- Evening at leisure.
- Dinner and overnight in Nairobi.
Dinner
02Day 2Nairobi National Park — Maasai Mara
A dawn game drive in the city's own park, then the road to the Mara through the Great Rift Valley.
- Early morning game drive in Nairobi National Park.
- Return to the hotel for breakfast and check out.
- Depart for Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley with a scenic stop at the viewpoint.
- Continue through Narok Town to your camp or lodge.
- Check in and enjoy lunch.
- Afternoon game drive (subject to arrival time).
- Dinner and overnight in Maasai Mara.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
03Day 3Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari
A whole day in the reserve, out to the Mara River and its hippos and crocodiles.
- Early breakfast.
- Full-day game drive with picnic lunch in the reserve.
- Explore the vast plains in search of the Big Five and other wildlife.
- Visit the Mara River, famous for its hippos, crocodiles, and the Great Migration during the migration season.
- Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerHot Air Balloon SafariMaasai Village Visit
04Day 4Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari
A second full day, ranging into different corners of the reserve.
- Breakfast at the lodge.
- Another full day exploring different parts of the reserve with your professional safari guide.
- Picnic lunch inside the park.
- Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
05Day 5Maasai Mara — Nairobi — JKIA
A last morning on the plains, then the drive back for your flight.
- Early breakfast and check out.
- Drive back to Nairobi.
- Lunch en route (if included in your package).
- Transfer to JKIA for your departure flight.
Breakfast
Gallery
A little of what waits for you.
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What's included
- JKIA airport pick-up and drop-off
- Transport in a 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- 1 night's accommodation in Nairobi
- 3 nights' accommodation in Maasai Mara on full board
- Nairobi National Park game drive
- Nairobi city excursion as per the itinerary
- Unlimited game drives in Maasai Mara
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
Not included
- Park entry fees
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Optional activities such as the Hot Air Balloon Safari and Maasai Village visit
Pricing is quoted per enquiry — park fees and camp rates move with the season, so we confirm an all-in figure, with nothing hidden, before you decide.
Before you book
Questions we hear most.
What is included in this safari?
Everything on the ground, all-in: private game drives in a 4×4 with your own naturalist guide, handpicked camps and lodges, all in-country transfers, park and conservancy fees, meals (vegetarian and Jain confirmed in writing), visas and e-passes, medical-evacuation cover, and 24×7 on-ground support. International flights are the one thing we do not book — you arrange those, and we handle everything from arrival onwards.
How much does this safari cost?
Private, tailor-made journeys like this start from around ₹1.5 lakh per person. The final quote depends on your season, the camps you choose and the number of travellers — larger groups pay a sharper per-head rate. We send an honest, everything-included quote before you commit; nothing is hidden.
Is vegetarian or Jain food available throughout?
Yes. We confirm pure-vegetarian, Jain and no-onion-no-garlic requirements in writing with every camp on your itinerary before you travel, and we can advise on a few staples worth carrying for long transfer days. Nobody should spend the trip quietly hungry.
Is it safe and suitable for children and older travellers?
Yes — this is one of our most popular multi-generational trips. You travel in a private vehicle with elder-friendly pacing and shorter, well-timed game drives, with vetted guides and medical-evacuation cover in place, so children and grandparents share the same journey comfortably.
When is the best time to travel?
It is a rewarding safari year-round. July to October coincides with the Great Migration and the Mara River crossings; the green season earlier in the year brings fewer vehicles, lush landscapes and lower rates. Tell us your dates and we will tell you honestly what the season will give you.