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Nairobi & Masai Mara Private Safari – 4 Days in Kenya
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Day-by-Day Breakdown
Welcome to Kenya. Our representative meets you at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, helps with your luggage and drives you to your hotel in Nairobi. Take time to rest after the flight; tomorrow is an early start for the Mara.
If you land early and have the energy, Nairobi has a few easy outings close by: the Giraffe Centre, where you feed endangered Rothschild giraffes from a raised platform, the Nairobi National Museum for an introduction to Kenya's wildlife and cultures, or a walk through a local market. In the evening you unwind with dinner at your hotel.
At a glance: Time needed: Free day · Travel: ~1 hr airport transfer · Pace: Easy
Schedule
• Arrival: Meet our representative and transfer to your hotel, about 1 hr depending on traffic.
• Afternoon: Check in and rest. Standard check-in is usually around 2:00 PM.
• Optional: Giraffe Centre, about 1 hr (usually 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; entry paid locally).
• Optional: Nairobi National Museum, about 1.5–2 hrs, or a local market walk (paid locally).
• Night: Dinner at your hotel.
Travel for the day
• Nairobi Airport → hotel ~1 hr by private vehicle.
Tips & what to carry
• Carry your yellow fever vaccination card; India asks for it when you return from Kenya.
• Kenya bans plastic carry bags. Pack with cloth or zip pouches.
• Use a taxi or ride-hailing app rather than walking around Nairobi after dark.
• The itinerary cost may vary depending on the total number of passengers and the travel month.
Overnight: Nairobi
Note: Hotels shown are indicative. Final hotels are confirmed in the same category once your travel dates are fixed, and dates can affect the overall price.
Your safari begins with a 7:30 AM pickup from your Nairobi hotel in your private Land Cruiser. The journey to the Mara takes around 5 to 6.5 hours, with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photos over the valley floor and the old volcanoes beyond.
You arrive shortly after noon, check in at your lodge and enjoy a hot lunch. Then it is out on your first afternoon game drive, with the vehicle to yourselves, so you can stay as long as you like at a lion pride or a herd of elephants. You are back by about 5:30 or 6:00 PM to freshen up before a freshly prepared dinner.
At a glance: Time needed: ~3 hrs game drive · Travel: ~5–6.5 hrs driving · Pace: Full
Schedule
• Morning (7:30 AM): Pickup from your Nairobi hotel and drive towards the Mara.
• Mid-morning: Great Rift Valley viewpoint stop, about 20–30 min.
• Noon: Arrive, check in at your lodge and have a hot lunch.
• Afternoon (around 3:00–6:00 PM): Afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara.
• Night: Back by 5:30–6:00 PM. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Travel for the day
• Nairobi → Masai Mara ~5–6.5 hrs by private 4x4 Land Cruiser.
• The last 1 hour of the drive is on a rough, bumpy road. Travellers with back problems may want to consider flying directly to and from the Mara.
Tips & what to carry
• Drinking water (2 litres per day) is provided in the vehicle.
• Wear neutral colours; avoid bright white and camouflage prints.
• Keep a scarf or buff handy for dust on the road.
• Use the restroom at the Rift Valley stop.
Included today
• National park tickets are covered.
Overnight: Masai Mara
Start early with a 6:00 AM game drive, the best time of day to see animals when they are most active, and with luck a hunt or a kill. With a private vehicle your guide can follow a cheetah or wait at a lion pride for as long as it takes. You return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast and a rest.
Later you head out for an afternoon game drive with a packed lunch, stopping at a scenic picnic spot to eat with the sights and sounds of the savannah all around. You keep driving until the park closes, spotting wildlife in the cooler evening hours, and return to the lodge around 6:00 PM for dinner.
At a glance: Time needed: ~8–9 hrs game drives · Travel: All within the reserve · Pace: Full
Schedule
• Morning (6:00 AM): Early morning game drive, about 2.5–3 hrs.
• Late morning: Back to the lodge for breakfast and rest.
• Noon / Afternoon: Afternoon game drive with a packed lunch at a picnic spot.
• Evening: Continue until park closing; back around 6:00 PM.
• Night: Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
• Optional: Sunrise hot-air balloon flight or a Maasai village visit (paid locally, book in advance).
Travel for the day
• Game drives within the Masai Mara in your private Land Cruiser.
Tips & what to carry
• Mornings in the open-roof vehicle are cold; wear layers you can peel off.
• Guide tipping is not included and is customary at the end of the safari.
• Carry sunscreen, a cap and sunglasses for the afternoon.
• The Great Migration is usually in the Mara from around July to October.
Included today
• National park tickets are covered.
Overnight: Masai Mara
After a leisurely breakfast you check out of your lodge and drive back to Nairobi, about 5 to 6 hours, climbing out of the Mara and up the Rift Valley escarpment. Lunch is on the way.
If your flight time allows, you can stop for some last-minute shopping at the Maasai Market or City Market for beadwork, handcrafted jewellery and local art, before your transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
At a glance: Time needed: Travel day · Travel: ~5–6 hrs driving · Pace: Moderate
Schedule
• Morning (around 8:00 AM): Breakfast and check out of your lodge.
• Noon: Drive to Nairobi with a lunch stop on the way.
• Optional: Maasai Market or City Market for souvenirs, about 1–1.5 hrs, if time allows.
• Departure: Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Be at the airport 3 hrs before your flight.
Travel for the day
• Masai Mara → Nairobi ~5–6 hrs by road, then to the airport.
Tips & what to carry
• Book an evening or night flight home so the drive and shopping are not rushed.
• Bargaining is expected at the Maasai Market; start around half the first price.
• Keep your passport and yellow fever card in your hand luggage.
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Everything to know before you book
- You will be added to our Travel WhatsApp Channel for continuous support and real-time updates throughout your journey.
- We will collect the required documents such as Passport, Aadhaar, PAN, or any additional ID needed for your trip.
- For international travel, please ensure your passport has a minimum validity of 180 days from your return date.
- Hotels and flights will be booked within a 3-hour SLA window after payment confirmation and shared with you.
- In case of non-availability, we will suggest the closest alternative options without affecting your budget and proceed after your approval.
- The Visa process will be initiated as per the required timeline for the destination country.
- The next steps and a clear travel timeline will be shared with you for complete transparency.
- All necessary hard copies, including travel vouchers and gift vouchers for future travel, will be dispatched to your address for easy access during the trip.
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Common questions about Nairobi & Masai Mara Private Safari – 4 Days in Kenya.
The best time to explore Kenya will be from October to December.
Our Kenya tour packages start from 89,950 INR per person.
Yes, Kenya is the safest country to explore for Indians.
Yes, Indians need a visa to visit Kenya. To learn about the process, visit our Kenya tour package.
To explore Kenya, our Wilderness Wonders of Kenya: 5-day Safari Experience, this Kenya itinerary will be the ideal choice.
Must-visit places included in our Kenya tour packages: Maasai Mara, Nairobi City, Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, and Mombasa Beaches.
Our Kenya tour packages included breakfast and dinner for the day, which you can customize. We also provide Indian food for Indian travelers.
There is no one weather condition throughout the year; Kenya has four different varieties.
Yes, you can customize your Kenya tour package with us on your interest and budget, our tour operators will guide you to select the ideal destinations.
Yes, there is a wide range of vegetarian food options available in Kenya.