7 Days Great Masai Mara Safari : Embark on an adventure of a lifetime and immerse yourself in the Great Masai Mara region’s breathtaking natural wonders and diverse wildlife. Masai Mara is a wildlife paradise stretching across the Masai Mara Reserve and the adjoining Mara Naboisho Conservancy, offering a unique and unforgettable safari experience.
Masai Mara National Reserve is a year-round destination that will leave you in awe with its phenomenal resident game viewing. You will witness lion, elephant, giraffes, cheetah, and much more roaming freely across the vast plains and rolling hills. Embrace the chance to witness the awe-inspiring and dramatic Mara River Crossings of wildebeests and zebras from July to September during the Great Migration which are jaw-dropping in intensity.
The Mara Naboisho Conservancy is a community-owned conservation area, offering an intimate and authentic safari experience, where wildlife and local Maasai communities thrive. On this 7 Days Great Masai Mara Safari you will have the opportunity to see one of the highest densities of lion in Africa. Occasionally, you may even see rare species such as wild dog, caracal, and aardwolf.
Upgrade your safari experience with thrilling night game drives and informative walking safaris, which are a specialty of the conservancy.
Highlights of 7 Days Great Masai Mara Safari
- Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day 2 &3: Safari Bliss in Masai Mara, from Dawn to Dusk
- Day 4: Naboisho Conservancy
- Day 5&6:
- Day 7: Farwell to Naboisho
Detailed itinerary of 7 Days Great Masai Mara Safari
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your personal driver will be ready to greet you as you exit the arrivals terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Transfer to Wilson Airport, connect with your domestic flight the Masai Mara.
On arrival at Ol Kiombo Airstrip, your guide will meet you and welcome you to the area. The short drive to the camp offers the opportunity to provide some background to the reserve and informative briefing on the surrounding region. After arriving at the camp, there is time to settle in and acclimatize to your new surroundings before sitting down to lunch on the deck overlooking the Talek River.
In the mid-afternoon, tea and coffee are served then head out for an exciting afternoon game drive. Set out to explore the open plains or follow the savannah plains and forests in search of the resident game. Your guide will select an appropriate vantage point as the sun slowly slides into the horizon to enjoy the last rays and savour a favorite sundow beverage. Return to camp to freshen up before enjoying a delicious dinner under the sparkling canvas of African stars.
Overnight at Rekero Camp
Day 2 &3: Safari Bliss in Masai Mara, from Dawn to Dusk
Have morning game drives which usually start early to get into the bush when the sun rises, and animals are most active in the cooler temperatures. You will receive a wake-up call at the pre-arranged time, with a hot drink of choice delivered to your tent for you to enjoy while listening to the dawn chorus of birds. Set off on a morning drive, perhaps taking a picnic breakfast from camp to enjoy at a suitable spot once the sun is up.
In the late morning, you will return to camp to freshen up before having lunch under the trees while listening to the pods of hippo grunting in the river below.
After lunch, you can relax on the deck with binoculars to watch the action at the river in front of camp. As the temperatures drop, tea and coffee are served in the lounge with various freshly baked treats before departing for an afternoon game drive. Your vehicle fridge will have your choice of cold beverages, which you can enjoy as the sun sets before returning to camp for a chat beside the crackling fire and a delicious dinner beneath the Southern Cross.
Overnight at Rekero Camp
Day 4: Naboisho Conservancy
Start your day off slowly this morning. Enjoy breakfast at your camp before heading to Mara Naboisho Conservancy. As you drive, take in the magnificent and tranquil scenery and wildlife. You will arrive at Naboisho Camp in the late morning, where you can settle in before having lunch on the lawn in front of the lounge. After lunch, you can relax by the pool, lounge in the central area, or watch animals from your tent balcony.
In the afternoon, you will go on a game drive to explore the conservancy and its vast array of resident wildlife. Unlike other areas, in the conservancy, you don’t need to return to camp before dark, so you can take your time to enjoy the sunset and the sounds of nature, enjoying a night drive with spotlight on the way back to the camp. Freshen up and meet other guests around the campfire before dinner, sharing stories about your adventures before enjoying a delicious lantern-lit three course meal.
Overnight at Naboisho Camp
Day 5&6: Naboisho Conservancy
While morning and afternoon game drives remain an option, there is also the chance to head out on foot for a different perspective on the surrounding bush. Walking safaris are most pleasant during the crisper morning hours before the temperature begins to climb and can be tailored in length to suit the group’s requirements. The emphasis of the experience shifts the focus away from the big game towards the immediate environment underfoot, birdlife, flora and the tracking of spoor.
An excursion to a neighboring Maasai Community allows the opportunity for insight into a very different culture and way of life. In the evening, under the cover of darkness, head out for a night game drive in search for some rare and shy nocturnal species. The experience of sitting in the bush in complete darkness with only the sounds of the night to keep you company will likely be one of your most lasting memories. Always remember to glace to the heavens to soak up the vastness of the Milky Way.
Day 7: Farwell to Naboisho
After breakfast at the camp, you will checkout of your lodge, bid farewell to Naboisho as you set out towards Ol Seki Airstrip. From the airstrip, you will take a flight to Wilson Airport, where a driver will be waiting to take you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. This airport will serve as your gateway back home or to your next destination.
End of 7 Days Great Masai Mara Safari
