Overview
Explore Kenya's iconic Masai Mara with expert Maasai guides on this immersive 5-day Big Five safari.
The Masai Mara needs no introduction — it is Africa's most iconic safari destination, and five days here gives you the depth that day-trippers only dream about. This immersive experience goes far beyond standard game drives. You'll spend four nights in a private conservancy bordering the national reserve, where exclusive traversing rights mean fewer vehicles, off-road driving, and night drives that reveal a hidden world of aardvark, civet, and hunting leopards. Walk the savannah with Maasai warriors who read animal tracks like a book. Watch lions stalk prey at dawn. Witness cheetah mothers train their cubs to hunt. Join a sundowner on a kopje as the Mara turns gold. Your guide — a Mara veteran with over a decade of experience — ensures every drive is purposeful, every sighting meaningful, and every moment unforgettable.
Last updated: April 2026
Safari Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Nairobi to Masai Mara
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive through the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint for photographs and arrive at the Mara in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive through the rolling grasslands searching for big cats and the Big Five.
Full Day Game Drive in the Mara
Wake before dawn for a sunrise game drive when predators are most active. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast, then head out again for a full-day drive with a picnic lunch by the Mara River. Watch for river crossings during migration season (July-October) and search for leopards in the riverine forests.
Masai Mara Conservancy Experience
Spend the day in a private conservancy adjacent to the Mara reserve. Enjoy exclusive game viewing with fewer vehicles, off-road driving privileges, guided bush walks with Maasai warriors, and a sundowner overlooking the plains. Optional night game drive to spot nocturnal species.
Maasai Village & Game Drive
Visit an authentic Maasai village to learn about their traditional pastoralist culture, participate in song and dance, and explore the boma. Afternoon game drive focusing on areas not yet explored, with a goal of completing the Big Five sightings.
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Final early morning game drive for any last wildlife sightings. After breakfast, check out and drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon. Drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included in Your Safari
- Nairobi hotel pickup and return transfer
- All park and conservancy entrance fees
- Full-board luxury tented camp (4 nights)
- Unlimited game drives — morning, afternoon, and night
- Guided bush walk with Maasai warriors
- All house drinks including selected wines and spirits
Not Included
- International flights
- Kenya e-Visa ($52)
- Comprehensive travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips & gratuities ($15–25/day recommended)
- Premium champagne and imported spirits
- Optional hot air balloon safari ($450 pp)
Pricing
$1,950
per person · 1–2 travelers
Most Popular$1,755
per person · 3–5 travelers
$1,658
per person · 6+ travelers
All prices in USD. Includes park fees, accommodation, meals, and guided game drives as listed above.
African DMC
African DMC
Arusha, Tanzania
Professional destination management company operating across 7 African countries with dedicated teams, contracted suppliers, and local expertise in each market.