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4 Days Masai Mara All Inclusive Safari

4.8/5 (50 reviews)
Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
Group SizeMax 6 People
VehicleFlying Safari
AccommodationFairmont Mara Safari Club
MealsFull Board
DestinationMasai Mara Safaris
From $4,480 /per person sharing
Free Cancellation up to 14 days Secure Booking Instant Confirmation

Safari Overview

Embark on an unforgettable adventure, experiencing the magic of a full day Masai Mara safari with our 4-Day All-Inclusive Luxury Safari. This fly-in package eliminates long road transfers, whisking you directly from Nairobi to the heart of the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, ensuring every moment is spent immersed in the wilderness rather than on the road.

Staying at the prestigious Fairmont Mara Safari Club, you will enjoy unparalleled comfort surrounded by the Mara River. This exquisite tented camp offers a blend of classic safari charm and modern luxury, providing breathtaking views and direct access to prime wildlife viewing areas right from your private deck.

This itinerary is meticulously designed for those seeking the “Big 5,” featuring a breathtaking Hot Air Balloon Safari, champagne bush breakfasts, and guided walks, offering a comprehensive immersion into Kenya’s most iconic wilderness. Every element is curated to maximize your wildlife encounters and cultural experiences.

Making the Most of Your Day Masai Mara Experience

A typical day Masai Mara is an exhilarating journey from dawn till dusk. Your adventure often begins before sunrise, with a hot cup of coffee or tea, followed by an early morning game drive. This is a prime time to witness predators in action and observe the Mara’s diverse wildlife as they begin their day. The cool morning air and soft light create perfect conditions for photography and intimate wildlife encounters.

After a thrilling morning, you’ll return to the lodge for a sumptuous breakfast, or perhaps enjoy a unique bush breakfast out in the plains. The mid-day offers a chance to relax by the pool, enjoy a spa treatment, or simply soak in the serene atmosphere of the Fairmont Mara Safari Club, often with hippos grunting in the river nearby. This downtime is crucial for recharging before the afternoon’s adventures.

The afternoon game drive typically commences after lunch, as the sun begins to dip, casting a golden glow over the savanna. This is another excellent opportunity to spot animals that might have been resting during the hotter parts of the day. Your expert guide will navigate the vast plains, sharing their extensive knowledge of the ecosystem and tracking skills to ensure you encounter the Mara’s most iconic residents, from majestic lions to elusive leopards.

Safari Highlights:
  • Seamless Fly-in Experience: Round-trip domestic flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ngerende Airstrip. This swift transfer saves valuable safari time, offering stunning aerial views of the Rift Valley and the sprawling Mara plains as you approach, setting the tone for an extraordinary adventure.
  • Iconic Hot Air Balloon Safari: A sunrise flight over the plains followed by a luxury champagne bush breakfast. Drifting silently above the herds as the sun paints the sky with vibrant hues is an unparalleled perspective of the Mara, culminating in a celebratory breakfast in the heart of the wilderness.
  • Ultra-Luxury Accommodation: 3 nights at the Fairmont Mara Safari Club with all-inclusive premium drinks. Your tented suite offers a private veranda overlooking the river, ensuring comfort and elegance amidst the wild. Enjoy gourmet dining and personalized service throughout your stay.
  • Exclusive Experiences: Includes a Rhino Sanctuary visit, guided bush walks, and a traditional Boma dinner. These activities provide deeper insights into conservation efforts, the smaller wonders of the bush, and authentic Maasai culture, enhancing your overall day Masai Mara adventure.
  • Daily Game Drives: Expert-led searches for lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos. Our professional guides, with years of experience, know the best spots and times to find the “Big 5” and countless other species, ensuring a rich and rewarding wildlife viewing experience every single day Masai Mara.

Beyond the thrilling game drives, the Masai Mara offers a rich tapestry of experiences. Consider timing your visit with the Great Migration, typically between July and October, to witness millions of wildebeest and zebra crossing the Mara River – a truly spectacular natural phenomenon. Even outside of migration season, the Mara’s resident wildlife population ensures incredible sightings year-round, making any time a good time for a safari.

Preparing for your safari is simple. We recommend light, comfortable clothing in neutral colors, a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Don’t forget your camera with extra batteries and memory cards to capture every breathtaking moment. Our team at Bison Safaris is dedicated to ensuring your 4-day luxury safari is seamless, memorable, and exceeds every expectation, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Safari Route Map

Nairobi Wilson Airstrip
Masai Mara National Reservae
Nairobi Wilson Airstrip

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day 1: Pick up at the hotel and fly to Masai Mara Reserve

Depart 7:30 AM

You will be picked at your hotel of stay in Nairobi and transferred to Wilson airport for your morning flight to the Ngerende Airstrip in Masai Mara. After your flight, you’ll be met by your driver-guide, who will transfer you to your luxurious accommodation at Fairmont Mara Safari Club. After checking in and enjoying a delicious lunch, you’ll embark on an afternoon game drive. This is your first opportunity to search for the Big 5 and other wildlife. Return at dusk for dinner and overnight stay at Fairmont Mara Safari Club.

Fairmont Mara Safari Club. Lunch, Dinner Big 5 Safari Arrival – Afternoon game drive in the Mara.
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Day 2: Full day will be spent exploring Masai Mara Reserve

Full Day

This day you will depart after an early breakfast to Masai Mara Reserve for full day game viewing drives. Picnic lunches will be served as you relax under a tree as you see the vast landscape and its beauty. Spend the whole day looking for the big five and we are hopeful you will see almost all if not all of the big five among many animals. As evening approaches, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a sundowner – relax with a drink in hand as you overlook the stunning Mara landscape, watching the golden hues of sunset transform the sky. Thereafter, you will return to the camp for dinner and overnight at Fairmont Mara Safari Club.

Fairmont Mara Safari Club. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Full-Day Mara Exploration – Sunset sundowner and picnic lunch.
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Day 3: Balloon Safari and afternoon game drive

Full Day

This day begins with an early morning hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara at dawn. As the sun rises, you’ll drift above the savannah, offering a bird’s-eye view of the dramatic landscape below, with herds of wildebeest, zebras and other wildlife dotting the plains. The serene flight provides fantastic photo opportunities and a unique perspective of the migration. Upon landing, indulge in a delightful bush champagne breakfast amidst the wilderness, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Mara. Afterward, enjoy a leisurely afternoon game drive, spotting more wildlife and perhaps some river crossings at the Mara river. Thereafter you will return to the camp at dusk for dinner and overnight stay at Fairmont Mara Safari Club.

Fairmont Mara Safari Club. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Balloon Safari & River Crossings – Sunrise flight and bush breakfast.
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Day 4: Fly to Nairobi

Return

After breakfast check out and you will be transferred to Ngerende Airstrip for your flight back to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, reflecting on the incredible memories made over the past few days.  Upon arrival you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home or hotel of stay in Nairobi.

Breakfast Scenic Flight Back to Nairobi

What's Included & Excluded

Included in Your Safari

  • Full board accommodation
  • Park fees
  • Two Shared Daily Game Drives
  • Balloon Safari
  • Water while on safari
  • Return Airstrip Transfers from Ngerende Airstrip to Fairmont Mara Safari Club
  • Free Flowing Soft Beverages & Selected Alcoholic Beverages
  • One Rhino Sanctuary Visit (per stay)
  • Sundowner & Picnic (per stay)
  • One Guided Bush Walk (per stay)
  • Boma Experience Dinner (per stay)
  • Return flights Nairobi – Masai Mara

Not Included

  • Visa fee to Kenya
  • Tips and gratuities
  • International flights
  • Items of personal nature
  • Drinks in the hotels

Frequently Asked Questions

The package covers your return flights from Nairobi, luxury tented accommodation, all meals, park entrance fees, a hot air balloon safari, guided bush walks, and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

This safari is a "Fly-in" package. You will be picked up from your hotel in Nairobi and taken to Wilson Airport for a short 45-minute flight directly to the Ngerende Airstrip in the Masai Mara.

Yes, one Hot Air Balloon Safari is included in your booking. However, these are weather-dependent. In the rare event of a cancellation due to wind or rain, we will attempt to reschedule or provide a refund for that specific activity.

Since you are traveling on a light aircraft, there is usually a luggage limit of 15kg (33 lbs) in soft-sided bags. We recommend neutral-colored clothing, a warm jacket for early morning drives, and high-SPF sunscreen.

No, the Fairmont Mara Safari Club is closed during the month of April for seasonal maintenance and to allow for the peak of the "long rains." This ensures the property remains in top condition for the busy migration season.

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