Arrival at Nairobi or Masai Mara Airstrip
Depending on your flight arrival, you’ll either land at Nairobi or take a short flight to the Masai Mara or transfer directly by road.

Transfer to Masai Mara Reserve
Enjoy a scenic drive to your accommodation. The drive typically takes 5-6 hours if traveling by road or 45 minutes by air from Nairobi.

Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge or Mara Sopa Lodge or similar
Both lodges offer excellent amenities and views of the Mara. They are known for their luxury tents and proximity to wildlife viewing areas.

Evening Activity:
Enjoy a short evening game drive to familiarize yourself with the reserve and spot early wildlife.

Dinner & Overnight:
Relax with dinner and overnight at the lodge, listening to the sounds of the African wilderness.

Morning Game Drive
Wake up early for a 6:30 AM game drive. The early morning is the best time to spot wildlife as animals are most active during this time.

Brunch at Lodge
Return to the lodge for a hearty brunch.

Afternoon Game Drive or Cultural Visit
Continue your exploration with another game drive in the afternoon. Alternatively, you can visit a nearby Masai village to learn about their culture and traditions.

Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge or Mara Sopa Lodge
You will return to your lodge for lunch and relax before heading out again for an evening game drive.

Dinner & Overnight
Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional)
Start your day with a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over the Mara at dawn. You’ll get an aerial view of the vast savannah and its wildlife. After the ride, enjoy a champagne breakfast in the wild.

Morning Game Drive
Return to the lodge for breakfast, and then head out for another thrilling game drive to explore different areas of the Mara.

Lunch at Lodge
After an exciting morning, return to your lodge for a relaxing lunch
Evening Game Drive
In the late afternoon, enjoy one last game drive in the Mara to catch the sunset and spot any wildlife you might have missed.

Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge or Mara Sopa Lodge
Overnight at the lodge.

Dinner & Overnight
Reflect on your experiences over a delicious dinner under the African skies.

Early Morning Game Drive
Before breakfast, head out for a final early morning game drive to catch the last glimpses of the Mara's wildlife.

Breakfast and Check-Out
Return to the lodge for breakfast, then check out and transfer back to Nairobi or the airstrip for your return journey.

End of Safari
If you have a flight from Nairobi, you’ll be transferred directly to the airport. Alternatively, you can enjoy a short tour of Nairobi before heading to the airport.

Accommodation Options:
Mara Serena Safari Lodge: Located in the heart of the Mara, this lodge offers excellent game viewing from your room and a luxurious experience.
Mara Sopa Lodge: Situated on the slopes of the Oloololo Escarpment, offering panoramic views of the Mara.
Mara Intrepids Tented Camp: A luxurious, all-inclusive tented camp with stunning views of the Mara River.