Maasai Mara Savannah Quest

4 days—A Blend of History and Wilderness: From Karen Blixen’s Estate to the Heart of the Maasai Mara

$999-1399 USD

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Safari summary

This safari combines Nairobi’s iconic cultural landmarks with the premier wildlife viewing of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The journey begins with visits to the Giraffe Centre and the Karen Blixen Museum before heading into the heart of the savannah for extensive game drives in a private 4x4 Toyota Landcruiser. Guests enjoy a blend of guided nature walks, authentic Maasai village interactions, and the opportunity to spot the Big Five across the vast plains. Accommodation is provided at The Boma Hotel in Nairobi and Explore Nature Mara Lodge, with full-board meals included during the stay in the reserve.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Kenya
	Parks	Masai Mara

Fine details

Safari highlights

Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
Bushman | tribal visits
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Nairobi Cultural Discovery

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by a representative for a warm welcome before heading to the Giraffe Centre to interact with and feed endangered Rothschild giraffes. The tour continues to the Karen Blixen Museum, the historic home of the "Out of Africa" author, providing a glimpse into Kenya's colonial past. Afterward, enjoy a scenic drive through the leafy Karen suburb before checking into The Boma Hotel for a relaxing evening and overnight stay.

Boma Hotel

Trip to the Maasai Mara

Masai Mara

After an early breakfast, you will depart Nairobi and travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley toward the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Upon arrival at Explore Nature Mara Lodge for lunch and check-in, you can choose between two afternoon adventures. You may embark on your first game drive to spot the Mara's abundant wildlife or opt for a guided nature walk followed by an authentic visit to a nearby Maasai village. The day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

Explore Nature Mara Lodge

Full-Day Game Drive

Masai Mara

Experience the heart of the savannah during a full-day game drive through the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Traveling in a 4x4 Landcruiser with a pop-up roof, you will search for the Big Five and other iconic wildlife such as cheetahs and hyenas, with a picnic lunch provided in the wild. If you did not visit on the second day, you have another opportunity for a cultural Maasai village visit before returning to the lodge for dinner.

Explore Nature Mara Lodge

Departure

After enjoying a final breakfast at the lodge, you will check out and begin your return journey to Nairobi. You will travel back through the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, stopping for lunch along the way. Your safari concludes in the afternoon with a transfer to your preferred Nairobi location or the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your Kenyan adventure.

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