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Fly to Masai Mara & Afternoon Game Drive
Your Masai Mara fly-in safari begins with a morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to the Masai Mara. The 45-minute flight offers spectacular aerial views of the Great Rift Valley. Upon landing at the Mara airstrip, your guide meets you for a transfer to your luxury camp. After lunch, embark on your first afternoon game drive across the golden savannah. Morning: Pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or JKIA at 8:00 AM. Transfer to Wilson Airport (30 min). Check-in for your scheduled flight to the Masai Mara. The light aircraft departs at approximately 10:00 AM. The flight crosses the Great Rift Valley escarpment — keep your camera ready for breathtaking views of the Rift Valley lakes, volcanic craters, and the patchwork of Maasai farmland below. Afternoon: Land at the Mara airstrip (approximately 10:45 AM). Your driver-guide welcomes you and transfers to your luxury camp or lodge. Enjoy a welcome drink and lunch while taking in the sweeping views of the Mara plains. After a short rest, depart at 3:30 PM for your first afternoon game drive. The late afternoon light is perfect for photography — search for lions on the hunt, elephants in acacia woodland, and giraffes silhouetted against the setting sun. Evening: Return to camp as the sun sets over the Mara. Freshen up and enjoy sundowner drinks on the lodge deck overlooking the plains. Dinner features a mix of international and Kenyan cuisine. Listen to the sounds of the African night — the distant call of a lion, the whoop of a hyena, and the rustle of night creatures around camp.
Full Day Game Drives in Masai Mara
Today is your ultimate Mara safari day. Rise before dawn for an early morning game drive when predators are most active. Return to camp for a hearty breakfast, then head out again for a full day of exploration. Your expert guide navigates the most productive wildlife corridors — the Mara River, the Paradise Plains, and the Oloololo Escarpment. Look out for the Great Wildebeest Migration herds (Jul-Oct) as they mass at river crossings. Morning: Wake-up call at 5:30 AM with tea and coffee. Depart at 6:00 AM for an early morning game drive — the best time to see predators on the move. Lions patrol their territories, cheetahs scan the horizon from termite mounds, and leopards may be spotted dragging prey into trees. The golden morning light creates spectacular photographic opportunities. Return to camp around 9:30 AM for a full breakfast. Rest during the heat of the day at camp or take a dip in the pool. Afternoon: Lunch at camp at 12:30 PM. Depart at 2:00 PM for an afternoon game drive. Head to areas known for elephant herds, giraffe congregations, and the diverse plains game of the Mara. In the migration season (July-October), drive to the Mara River to witness the dramatic river crossings — thousands of wildebeest and zebra plunging into crocodile-infested waters. Photography tip: position yourself upstream of the crossing point for the best action shots. Evening: Sundowner stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Mara Triangle. Enjoy drinks and snacks as the sun paints the sky in shades of orange, pink, and purple. Night drive back to camp with spotlights — look for the eyeshine of night creatures. Return to camp for a gourmet dinner. Optional: visit a traditional Maasai village for an evening of song, dance, and cultural exchange.
Morning Game Drive & Fly Back to Nairobi
One last adventure before you leave the Mara. Rise early for a final game drive, capturing the magnificent morning light and wildlife activity. After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Nairobi. Arrive at Wilson Airport around midday, where your driver transfers you to your Nairobi hotel or JKIA for onward connections. Morning: Wake-up call at 5:30 AM. Light tea and coffee, then depart for a final game drive at 6:00 AM. This is often the most rewarding game drive of the safari — predators are still active from the night, the light is perfect for photography, and the Mara is at its most peaceful. Your guide will target any species you may have missed or areas you want to revisit. Breakfast at camp at 9:00 AM. Afternoon: Check out and transfer to the Mara airstrip (11:00 AM). Board your scheduled flight back to Nairobi (approximately 11:30 AM). Enjoy one last aerial view of the Mara ecosystem as you climb above the escarpment. Arrive at Wilson Airport around 12:15 PM. Your driver meets you and transfers to JKIA (for international departures) or your Nairobi hotel. End of tour. We recommend booking international flights departing after 4:00 PM. Evening: Arrive at your Nairobi hotel or JKIA airport for your onward journey. The safari concludes with memories of lions at dawn, the thunder of hooves at river crossings, and the warm hospitality of the Masai Mara.
What's Included & Excluded
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Included
- All national park entrance fees
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Full board accommodation at camps/lodges
- Game drives per the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Airport transfers
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips for driver-guide and camp/lodge staff
- Alcoholic beverages
- Optional activities (hot air balloon, cultural visits) unless stated
- Personal expenses
Best Time to Travel
Wildlife viewing is good year-round. The dry season (June-October) concentrates animals around water sources for easier sightings, and the Great Migration's river crossings peak July-October. Calving season in the southern Serengeti runs December-March.
Tented camps and lodges
Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) at camps/lodges
What to Pack
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