Safari overview

The 5 Days Kenya wildlife safari comes with a promise of giving you a memorable and authentic African safari adventure within less than a week. You will visit Masai Mara National Reserve which is highly rated as one of Africa’s best savanna wildlife conservation area. Masai Mara is filled with numerous wild mammals that range from Africa Savanna big five wild mammals which are the African lion, the Elephant, Cape Buffaloes, Rhinos and the Leopard. Some of the other wild mammals you won’t miss during this Kenyan tour include the Plain zebras, Masai Giraffes, Rothchild giraffes, the wildebeests.

Safari highlights

Day 1: Arrival at Jommo Kenyatta airport and transfer to a hotel in Nairobi

Day 2: Drive to Masai Mara and engage in an afternoon game drive

Day 3: Full day of exploring Masai Mara

Day 4: Enjoy a second day of unlimited game drives in Mara

Day 5: Transfer to Nairobi where the safari ends

  

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arrival meet and greet at Nairobi National Park and transfer to a hotel in Nairobi

A company safari representative will receive you upon landing at Jomo Kenyatta international airport Nairobi city. You will then be transferred to your Nairobi hotel where you will get to relax and unwind

Accommodation: Sarova Panafric Hotel

Meal Plan: Bed and breakfast

Day 2: Transfer to Masai Mara and engage in an afternoon game drive

Day 2 begins with a transfer to Masai Mara. Masai Mara lies about 260km or 4-5 hours’ drive. Upon you arrival to Masai Mara, you will undertake an afternoon game drive which is meant to give you an encounter with some of the big five dwellers such as the largest land mammal the African Elephants, the king of the jungle lions which you might spot patrolling their territories, the cape buffaloes that roam the grasslands of these Masai plains, the African Leopards that are famous for their stealth abilities that enable them to catch their prey with surprise. Beyond the big five you still have a chance to see numerous wild dwellers such as Wildebeests, Plain Zebras, and Masai Giraffes and many more. It is safe to note that Masai Mara has the highest concentration of predators more than anywhere else in Kenya.

Accommodation: Zebra Plains Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Full day exploring Mara

This day will commence with the guide taking you on a morning game drive adventure as you follow some of the game tracks that will reveal to you more of the hidden wonders of Mara. After about 3-4 hours of endless exploration, you will return to your lodge to catch your breathe and also have lunch. After lunch you will go back out their and engage in a second game drive to further your chances of seeing more of your favourite wild game and birds. You will return to the lodge in the evening and settle in for dinner after which you can choose to enjoy watching the stars light up the skies if the skies are clear and also listen to the numerous calls made by the wild mammals that call this reserve home.

Accommodation: Zebra Plains Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Second day of unlimited game drives

You will get to wake up to the amazing wild melodies of Masai Mara as you get to hear various animals sound their alarms and birds twitter to welcome the new day. You will have breakfast then go for a morning game drive to perhaps a different sector of Mara then an afternoon game drive is also available should you need it. You can also choose to opt to visit a Masai community at an extra fee. A visit to any of these communities that dot the Mara plains puts in you a great space to come close to these amazing people that have managed to co-exist with the wild animals that are found here for thousands of years. You will also have a chance to interact with Masai warriors who are highly rated for their spear throwing skills and, in the past, these guys were highly revered for their bravely as they only got these titles through managing to kill lions with their spears. However due to conservation efforts, this practice has been largely abandoned by many these people hence nothing should worry you in that regard. You will also have a chance to enjoy the rather rhythmic Masai dance which involves these towering Masai men jump to towering heights while not bending any part of their body.

Accommodation: Zebra Plains Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Transfer back to Nairobi

This is your last day in Masai Mara and you will check out of your lodge and embark on a 270km or 4-5 hours drive back to Nairobi where your safari ends.

Tour Inclusions

• Full time English professional safari driver guide
• 4×4 safari van/ 4×4 Safari land cruiser
• Full board accommodation
• Park entry fees
• Bottled water

Safari Exclusions

• International & domestic flight fees
• Visa fees
• Laundry services
• Items of personal nature
• Gratuities and tips
• Other beverages/ drinks
• Other extras not mentioned in the itinerary above