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4 Day Kenya safari to Masai Mara – Big five, game driver & Maasai culture

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Enkarewa SafarisView profile →
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5.0 (10 reviews)Kenya • 8+ years

About this tour

Experience the magic of the African savannah with this unforgettable 4-day Kenya safari to Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Ideal for travelers seeking a short yet immersive safari, this journey takes you deep into the heart of Kenya’s premier game reserve renowned worldwide for its rich biodiversity, abundant wildlife, and dramatic landscapes. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive or optional flight from Nairobi to the Masai Mara, where endless golden plains await. Over the next four days, enjoy thrilling game drives led by expert guides, maximizing your chances of spotting the Big Five - lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino-as well as cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, hyenas, and over 450 bird species. If you travel between July and October, you may also witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, a once-in-a-lifetime natural spectacle. In between game drives, unwind at a luxury tented camp or lodge nestled in the wilderness. Engage with the local Maasai community, learn about their traditions, and enjoy sundowners overlooking the vast plains. This Masai Mara safari promises a rich blend of wildlife, culture, and comfort.

Prices from

$1675

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Group size

All ages are welcome

Destination

Destination: Kenya

Languages spoken

Operated in: English

Duration

Duration: 4 days


Places you'll visit

Nairobi

Nairobi

Masai Mara

Masai Mara

Map

Pickup available

Transfer from and back to the airport/hotel is included.


Tour Features

Mid-range

Handpicked lodges and camps in prime wildlife locations.
Comfortable stays with attentive service throughout the journey.

Just for you

Your tour will be completely private,
planned only for your group - no sharing with strangers.

For groups only

This private tour is best enjoyed with two or more people,
so it's not available for solo travelers.

Start whenever you like

If dates are open, you can kick off your tour on any day that works for you.

A trip that fits you

We're happy to make small tweaks to the route
or stays so the journey feels more personal.


Day by day

Day 1

Nairobi- Masai Mara National Reserve. Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, safari briefing and drive via Narok to the Masai Mara National Reserve offering wonderful scenery and plenty of game. It is perhaps the only region left in Kenya where the visitor may see animals in the same super-abundance as existed a century ago. Masai Mara is blessed with a permanent water supply; Masai Mara has a permanent population of plains game. The big five; - elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino are quite common. Have a picnic lunch break on the way. Do an afternoon game drive in the reserve, arrive at the camp and check in. Dinner and overnight stay at Zebra Plains Mara Camp or similar.

Food: Lunch & Dinner
Activities:
  • Scenic drive
  • Game drive

Day 2-3

Day 4


What's included

Included
IncludedTransport based on customized 4 x 4 Land cruiser with specially modified suspension
IncludedSeats designed with seat belt and all clients are guaranteed window seats
IncludedServices of a Professional English Speaking driver guide
IncludedGovernment taxes
IncludedPick up and drop off in Nairobi
Included3 nights accommodation on full board
IncludedPersonalized service
IncludedRecommended drinking water
IncludedMasai Mara Park entrance fee
IncludedMineral water while on safari
Excluded
Not includedInternational Air tickets
Not includedPassport visa and Traveller’s insurance
Not includedTips and gratuities to driver/guides and porter
Not includedPassports and visas
Not includedTips and gratuities

Animals to see

Animal on this safariBuffaloes

Animal on this safariCheetahs

Animal on this safariElephants

Animal on this safariGiraffes

Animal on this safariHyenas

Animal on this safariLeopards

Animal on this safariLions

Animal on this safariRhinos

Animal on this safariWildebeests

Animal on this safariZebras


Rates per person

Jan 3 2026 - Jun 30 2026

Number
of visitors
Price / AdultPrice / Child4-11 yearsPrice / Infant0-3 years
2$1675$840free
4$1575$790free
6$1475$740free

Jul 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

Nov 1 2026 - Dec 20 2026

Dec 21 2026 - Jan 2 2027

Jan 3 2027 - Jun 30 2027

Jul 1 2027 - Oct 31 2027


Need to cancel your booking?

See tour operator's cancellation and refund policy.


For full details, please refer to the Enkarewa Safaris terms & conditions.


Goood to know

Local currency

Kenya - Kenyan Shilling

Visa

US citizens require a visa.

For more information and to apply for a visa, please use the following link: Visa Application

United Kingdom citizens require a visa.

For more information and to apply for a visa, please use the following link: Visa Application

Vaccines

There are no mandatory vaccine(s) for US citizens.