Mara Encounter
Three days seeing the big cats on the Mara savannah - one of the densest concentrations of lion found anywhere, and the Mara River's dramatic wildlife crossings.
Kenya's most popular park, encountered in full
In the Masai Mara, Kenya's most popular park, you'll encounter wildlife on a scale few imagine - this region boasts one of the densest concentrations of lion found anywhere.
Over the golden hills of this thriving park you'll take in herding wildebeest, zebra and elephant, with the dynamic Mara River the spot where innumerable wildebeest cross - and where crocodile, lion and other predators await them.
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Your day-by-day itinerary
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Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve
5:00am pickup from your hotel or the location of your choice, heading for the park past the Great Rift Valley escarpment, with a breakfast stop and packed lunches collected along the way.
Arriving mid-morning, we proceed for an extended game viewing drive until early evening, tracking the big cats and the park's wildlife with your guide's local knowledge to draw on. Dinner and relaxation follow at your safari lodge or camp.
Choose Your Masai Mara Accommodation
📍 Masai Mara National Reserve & adjacent private wildlife sanctuaries, Kenya
Mara Sopa Lodge [dummy]
📍 Masai Mara ecosystem
Also available: Olorien Mara Camp, Mara Duma Camp.
Also available: Mara Leisure Camp, Sentrim Mara Camp, Prideinn Mara Camp, Osero Camp, Enkorok Mara Camp, AA Mara Lodge, La Maison Royale Mara Camp, Mara River Lodge, Sekenani Camp, Olengoti Eco Safari Camp, Julia's River Camp, Mara Big Five Camp, Mara Sweet Acacia Lodge, Ol Kinyei Mara Tented Camp, Mara Kimana Camp.
Also available: Zebra Plains Mara Camp, Kandili Camp, Naserian Mara Camp, Emayian Camp, Mara Simba – Tent Rooms, Mara River Camp, Mara Siria Camp, Mara Maisha Camp, Matira Bush Camp, Loyk Mara Camp, Enchipai Mara Camp, Kilima Camp Mara.
Also available: Karen Blixen Camp, Mara Intrepids Camp, Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp, Mara Eden Safari Camp, Ashnil Mara Camp, Mara Crossings Camp, Saruni Mara Camp, Porini Mara Camp, Entumoto Safari Camp, Kicheche Mara Camp, Mara Bushtop Luxury Camp, Entim Mara Camp, Mara Explorer Camp, Sroi Mara Bush Camp, Basecamp Eagle View Camp, Saruni Leopard Hill Camp, Governors Camp Mara. Accommodations marked with a * attract a supplement - your tour consultant will advise on the value.
Masai Mara National Reserve
An early rise for the first golden light and the stirrings of the park's wildlife - today brings maximum viewing with unlimited game drives across the vast savannahs.
We track the big cats along with elephant, giraffe and buffalo, and during the Great Migration (July-October) the fantastic movement of zebra, gazelle and wildebeest crossing the Mara River. Optional Maasai village visit and hot air balloon safari available today.
Same accommodation as last night - see Day 1 for the full range of upgrade and downgrade options at this location.
Masai Mara National Reserve → Nairobi
After breakfast, a leisurely drive to Nairobi with stops to view landscapes and attractions along the way.
A lunch stop and rest breaks give plenty of time to reflect on your three days of Mara adventure, arriving back in Nairobi in the early afternoon.
Everything handled, nothing hidden
Nairobi airport/hotel pickup and drop-off transfers, transport in a customized 4x4 pop-up-top Land Cruiser jeep, an experienced English-speaking driver-guide, your choice of economy/comfort/luxury lodges or tented camps, park entrance fees, all meals on safari, bottled drinking water, government taxes, and Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover.
Not included: bottled/soft drinks beyond water, items of a personal nature, and tips. Maasai village visit ($25pp) and hot air balloon safari ($460pp) are optional add-ons.
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Per person, sharing a double/twin en-suite room
All safari prices are listed by season, number of persons and comfort tier. Pick a package tier below to add its price to your Trip Summary.
| Group Size | Economy | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person (solo) | $1,380 | $1,460 | $1,635 |
| 2 persons | $910 | $1,000 | $1,060 |
| 3 persons | $780 | $875 | $930 |
| 4 persons | $720 | $810 | $870 |
| 5 persons | $680 | $770 | $830 |
| 6-7 persons | $655 | $750 | $805 |
| Single Room Supplement | $90 | $105 | $200 |
Shoulder A season: 3 Jan – 31 Mar, and 1 – 15 June.
| Group Size | Economy | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person (solo) | $1,555 | $1,645 | $1,845 |
| 2 persons | $1,090 | $1,200 | $1,270 |
| 3 persons | $960 | $1,075 | $1,145 |
| 4 persons | $900 | $1,015 | $1,090 |
| 5 persons | $860 | $975 | $1,050 |
| 6-7 persons | $835 | $955 | $1,025 |
| Single Room Supplement | $90 | $105 | $200 |
Shoulder B season: 1 Nov – 22 Dec. Comfort/Luxury figures estimated pending confirmation - economy confirmed at source.
| Group Size | Economy | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person (solo) | $1,850 | $2,080 | $2,555 |
| 2 persons | $1,295 | $1,490 | $1,740 |
| 3 persons | $1,150 | $1,345 | $1,595 |
| 4 persons | $1,080 | $1,275 | $1,520 |
| 5 persons | $1,035 | $1,230 | $1,480 |
| 6-7 persons | $1,005 | $1,200 | $1,450 |
| Single Room Supplement | $125 | $160 | $385 |
Peak season: 16 June – 31 Oct, and 23 Dec – 2 Jan. Christmas and festive supplements apply on selected hotels.
| Group Size | Economy | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person (solo) | $1,265 | $1,390 | $1,450 |
| 2 persons | $830 | $955 | $1,015 |
| 3 persons | $710 | $840 | $900 |
| 4 persons | $655 | $785 | $840 |
| 5 persons | $620 | $750 | $805 |
| 6-7 persons | $600 | $725 | $780 |
| Single Room Supplement | $80 | $90 | $95 |
Low season: 1 Apr – 31 May. Easter supplements apply on selected hotels over the Easter weekend.
Easter Supplement: $35/$45/$80 for Economy/Comfort/Luxury (per person per night). Christmas/New Year Supplement (Dec 25, 26, 31, Jan 1): $35/$45/$80 for Economy/Comfort/Luxury (per person per night). Children under 3: free. Children 3-11: 75% of adult rate. Children 12 and above are treated as adults.
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Mara Sopa Lodge [dummy]
[Dummy description] A spacious lodge with traditional round-hut styled rooms and wide savannah views.
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