3-Day Following the Footprints of the Big 5 Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

At around 7:30 am in the morning you will be picked from your hotel room in Nairobi, destination being Masai Mara National Reserve which is about 5-6 hours by road and 1 hour by flight. This marks the start of amazing experience. You will be checked in at Mara Sopa Lodge where you will be provided with lunch as you settle and relax. Later you will be taken on an afternoon game drive within the park. You will return to your camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mara Full Day Game Drive

After early morning wake up, you will be taken out on a game drive. This is the best time to spot predators on the hunt and to witness sunrise over savanna.
You will stop at a scenic spot for a picnic breakfast amidst the wilderness. After breakfast, return to your accommodation for some relaxation and to escape the midday heat. In the afternoon, you may opt for a cultural experience, such as visiting a Masai village to learn about their traditions and way of life. In the evening, enjoy a sundowner as you watch the sunset over plains.
Dinner will be provided before a good night sleep.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Game Drive and Departure

You will be taken out on early morning drive. This will give you another chance to witness the beauty of the Masai Mara and perhaps spot some animals you haven't seen yet.
You will then return to the lodge for some breakfast and a checkout before a drive back to Nairobi with a picnic lunch en route.
A drop off the airport for your flight back home or at your preferred location.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.