From Nairobi: Private Day Trip to Masai Mara Reserve





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Guided tour
Transfers available
Pickup available
Meals included
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Fit a Masai Mara safari into your Nairobi trip with private 4x4 transport, hotel pickup, and return drives arranged for you.
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Your expert guide shares wildlife stories and tracks animal sightings throughout the reserve, with game drives and bottled water included.
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In the Masai Mara National Reserve, your safari crosses open plains as you watch for lions, elephants, and grazing herds in their natural environment.
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Take a lunch break during your safari, with dietary preferences accommodated.
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1 game drive in a 4x4 safari vehicle in Maasai Mara National Reserve
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Round-trip transfers
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Private tour
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Professional tour guide
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Lunch
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Bottled water
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Snacks
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Park fees (100 USD per person from Jan 1st - June 30th and 200 USD per person from July 1st - Dec 31st)
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Maasai village introduction fees
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Tips and gratuities
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French or Spanish guide on request for an additional USD 20 per booking
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Fit a full Masai Mara game drive into your Nairobi stay with private 4x4 transport, a professional driver-guide, and park fees covered as part of your safari.
Getting started
Your day begins with hotel pickup in Nairobi, followed by a private drive to Masai Mara National Reserve in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof. Your KPSGA Silver- or Gold-certified driver-guide accompanies you throughout the journey, sharing information about the landscape and wildlife as you travel towards the reserve. Round-trip transfers are included, so you'll return to Nairobi after your safari.
What to expect
Masai Mara National Reserve
Once you reach the reserve, you'll head out on a game drive across 1,510 sq km of open savannah. Your guide tracks wildlife and shares information about the animals and their habitats as you explore the reserve in your private 4x4 vehicle.
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Watch for lions, elephants, and grazing herds across the open plains.
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Look out for some of the reserve's well-known lion prides and other wildlife during your game drive.
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During the Great Migration season from July to October, you may spot large herds moving through the Mara, although sightings and crossings are not guaranteed.
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Your game drive is led by a KPSGA Silver- or Gold-certified driver-guide, who follows wildlife activity and shares stories throughout the experience.
Lunch and refreshments
Take a break from the game drive for lunch, with dietary preferences catered for. Bottled drinking water is also included throughout your safari, so you can stay refreshed during the day.
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Enjoy lunch during your safari with dietary requirements accommodated.
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Keep drinking water with you as you travel between stops and during the game drive.
Your guide and transport
Your safari remains private throughout, with round-trip transfers and a dedicated 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
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Travel in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
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Your professional KPSGA Silver- or Gold-certified driver-guide accompanies you during the safari.
Wrapping up
After your game drive and included lunch, you'll begin the return journey to Nairobi in your private 4x4. Your round-trip transfers are included, bringing the experience to a close back in Nairobi.
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What to bring
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Park fees: Bring enough cash to pay the Masai Mara park fee, which varies by season.
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Maasai Village visit: Carry cash if you plan to join the optional Maasai Village visit.
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Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing suitable for a full-day game drive.
Additional information
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Park fees: Park fees change seasonally, and you will pay them directly at the reserve.
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Maasai Village: The Maasai Village visit is optional and requires an extra local fee.
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Pickup: Pickup from your hotel in Nairobi is included in this experience.
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Tour duration: This day trip runs for approximately 13 hours from pickup to drop-off.
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Languages: Your guide speaks English.
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Travel insurance: We recommend purchasing travel insurance before your trip.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Price varies by group size
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