South-west Kenya · 4 days · 3 nights · Best Jul – Oct & Jan – Mar
4-Day Luxury Maasai Mara
The Maasai Mara at its finest. Instead of the busy central reserve, you stay in a private conservancy on the Mara's edge — a small, high-end tented camp where the game is just as good but the vehicles are few and the rules are relaxed. That means off-road driving right up to a sighting, night game drives after dark, and walking safaris with a Maasai guide — none of which the main reserve permits. Private guiding, beautiful food, and the great migration on your doorstep in season.
From $3,600 per person
Specimen itinerary for planning purposes only — not a confirmed booking document.
Logistics & transport
- Pickup
- Confirmed 24 hours before departure on WhatsApp
- Guide language
- As selected at booking
- Group
- Private / small group · max 6 guests
Where you'll stay
Lodging varies by trip — tented camp, safari lodge, beach hotel, or city hotel as your package requires. The property for this package is confirmed in writing after you book — ask us on WhatsApp if you want options before paying.
Included in your package price — exact camp, lodge, or hotel confirmed after booking.
Indicative schedule — day by day
Planned rhythm for your trip — your guide may adjust on the day for conditions, light and wildlife.
Day 1: Fly to the Mara
A short light-aircraft flight from Nairobi to a Mara airstrip, met and driven to your conservancy camp with a game drive on the way. Afternoon at leisure and an evening drive.
Day 2: Conservancy & reserve
A full day with your private guide — off-road to the big cats in the conservancy, and into the main reserve for the migration herds in season. A bush lunch and a sundowner on the plains.
Day 3: Walk, drive & night drive
A morning walking safari with a Maasai guide, a relaxed day at camp over lunch, and a night game drive after dark for leopard, aardvark and the nocturnal cats.
Day 4: Mara → Nairobi
A final dawn drive and breakfast, then the flight back to Nairobi — or on to the coast for a beach finish.
Trip inclusions
- Accommodation in premium camps & lodges
- All park & reserve entry fees
- Private 4x4 · professional guide throughout
- All game drives & sundowners
- Most drinks & in-camp laundry
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
Trip exclusions
- International flights
- Kenya eVisa ($51 — we help you apply)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Optional experiences — balloon safari, private vehicle (see below)
- Premium drinks, spa & tips
Preparation & packing
Before you go
- This section is general Kenya travel guidance — not a substitute for official advice or your doctor.
- We confirm trip-specific details (property, pickup times, park rules) with you on WhatsApp before departure.
- Questions about 4-Day Luxury Maasai Mara? Message us anytime — we'd rather you ask than guess.
Visa & entry
- Most visitors need a Kenya eVisa before travel — apply at evisa.go.ke and check current fees and rules.
- Passport usually needs 6+ months' validity and blank pages — verify with your airline and immigration.
- Keep a printed copy of this itinerary and your eVisa for border control.
Health
- Yellow fever certificate may be required depending on where you are travelling from — check Kenya's latest entry rules.
- Malaria prevention is commonly recommended for safari areas — ask your doctor well before you fly.
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is strongly recommended.
- Bring personal medication in original packaging.
Weather & clothing
- Safari mornings and evenings are often cooler than midday — layers work better than one heavy coat.
- Neutral colours (khaki, olive, beige) are standard for game drives.
- Rain can appear in any season — a light waterproof layer is worth packing.
- We send a short weather note for your dates once your trip is confirmed.
Packing list
- Comfortable closed shoes for walking + sandals for camp or lodge
- Sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Binoculars if you have a pair (optional — ask us if you'd like a recommendation)
- Power bank + travel adaptor (Kenya commonly uses Type G plugs, 240V)
- Soft bag often works better than a hard suitcase if your trip includes light-aircraft legs — we'll confirm luggage limits for your routing
- Some cash in USD (clean, newer bills) or KES for tips and small purchases
- Insect repellent
Money & connectivity
- Cards work in Nairobi and at many properties; cash is still useful for tips and markets.
- M-Pesa is widely used in Kenya — we can walk you through it on arrival if helpful.
- Wi‑Fi varies by property (lodge, camp, or hotel) — signal on game drives is usually limited.
- Tipping customs vary by property and guide — we share current guidelines for your trip before you travel.