Game Viewing in Maasai Mara: Ultimate Safari

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Embark on a thrilling one-day tour to Maasai Mara Game Reserve from Nairobi and experience the ultimate African safari. Witness wildlife up close and explore the stunning open grasslands of this popular tourism destination in Kenya.

Duration: 15 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Maasai Mara National Reserve - Pick up from your Hotel or Residence in Nairobi at 5:00am for Maasai Mara Game Reserve in a private vehicle.
You will have a brief stop for breakfast at 8am on the way or you can carry picnic breakfast.
0900hrs: Arrive in Maasai Mara Game drives start at the Sekenani Gate all the way to the Maasai Mara river….

What's Included

Picnic Lunch (all dietary provisions)
Transport to and from Nairobi in an air-conditioned vehicle
Game drive in an open Safari Landcruiser 4x4 jeep with a pop-up roof
Bottled mineral water

What's Not Included

Tips/Gratuities(Optional)
Optional Buffet lunch at the Keekorok/Ashnil lodge at at 30 USD per person upon early request
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Maasai Mara Entrance fees (January to June)per person
Maasai Mara Entrance fees (July to December)per person USD 200.00 per person
Optional Maasai village visit @ 20 USD per person

Additional Information

Experiencing game viewing from open safari vehicles in the Maasai Mara is one of the most exceptional safari adventures in Africa. Completing this in a single day is perfect for those with limited time.
The Masai Mara National Reserve ranks among the top tourist attractions in Kenya, Africa. Situated in the Great Rift Valley, it features predominantly…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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G9507gkangelaw

Dec 27, 2025

Solo trip to the Maasai Masa - My tour to the Maasai Masa game reserve was amazing from start to finish. Patrick was my driver and picked me up from my Hotel on time. Throughout the trip he was very knowledgeable about the area and shared the history of landmarks and roads we traveled. He knows the roads very well so we arrived on time and safely. Daniel was my tour guide and he was great! He went above and beyond to make sure I saw all the animals up close. I highly recommend Patrick and Daniel if you want a fun, safe and exciting tour of the Maasai Masa!

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Atanranshes

Nov 11, 2025

Great experience - Amazing value for money. The guide was knowledgeable and flexible to fit our schedule. I will recommend if you are visiting Kenya.

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Charlespetero2025

Nov 9, 2025

Lifetime experience - Highly recommended! Can see the animals upclose.... amazing experience with great service. Patrick,the driver from Nairobi, highly recommended to start as early as 4 am as the animals are mostly active in the morning.. and he was right. Daniel took me to the game park and he was an expert.

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Boardingpass722167

Nov 6, 2025

Best Day Trip Ever! - Such a great experience, we saw so many things in the short time we were there! It's an early morning and a lot of driving, but so worth it. Patrick picked us up and was a great driver. He was very pleasant to chat with, and has a great sense of humor! He knew the best spots to stop for bathroom breaks and coffee. Once at the park, Daniel was by far the best safari driver I've ever had. He was able to get extremely close to the animals and was very, very knowledgeable about the park, the species, and the individual animals - he knew the life stories of many of the lions! He knew the best places to see most of the animals and the best spots for photos. We saw a ton of zebras and wildebeests in addition to elephants, giraffes, hyaenas, African buffalo, ostriches, mongooses, hippos, baboons, several cheetahs, and many, many lions. On the way back to Nairobi, Patrick was again excellent. He offered to stop at several other spots on the way (Maasai village and the place to do some shopping). We did unfortunately hit some traffic on the way back but Patrick did the best he could to get us back safely and with the least delay. It was certainly an expereince but we felt safe with him driving. Overall, I could not recommend this trip more, it was the most enjoyable day trip safari I've ever done, very much worth the time and cost!

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Thomas_s

Oct 24, 2025

It’s a very long and... - It’s a very long and exciting day. I brought my own water and my own snacks. The driver Patrick was great and on time, he took us to and from the park. Sammy was the driver in the park and he was very friendly and knowledgeable, he made sure we saw all that there was to see.

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Mutinda_k

Oct 20, 2025

I've been to Masai Mara,... - I've been to Masai Mara, prior to this trip, however, my wife has never been. While we were tight on time, we happened to find this activity and it was very much worth it. Patrick did a great job getting us to Masai Mara safely and on time and Sammy was a great tour guide during the safari. In the one day we were able to see 4 of the big 5 (no rhinos). Regardless, it was a great activity and for those short on time, this is a perfect activity to experience Masai Mara.

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Discover640401

Oct 14, 2025

Day trip to Maasai Mara was very doable! - The day trip to Maasai Mara went well! We weren’t sure if this was doable as most people said it’s hard to do Maasai Mara in one day. But this worked out very well. We were taken in an AC car to Maasai Mara by Patrick who was super knowledgeable and helpful! Once we were there we moved to an open safari jeep with a Maasai driver and went to explore the park! We saw all the animals we sought out to see. I wish we could’ve seen the Maasai river but overall we saw lots of lions and even leopards. For us it didn’t feel rushed and the 8 hours in the park really gave us a good feel for Maasai Mara. I would recommend this trip if you are tight on time or budget as you can see lots within the 8 hours! The drive back with Patrick again and we saw the sunset at the great rift valley viewpoint which was stunning!

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Avijyotip

Oct 3, 2025

Great Experience - It is really a nice experience with African Beast Safari. Patrick was the guy who take us to the Gate of Masamara then Daniel took us into the Masaimara for the Game dive and show us all of them. We really enjoyed the game dive. It was a day trip from Nairobi to Masaimara National Park. Thank you African Beast.

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Tomdq1922ax

Sep 23, 2025

Nairobi day safari - Incredible experience. Patrick and Daniel were extremely helpful and we got to see 4 out of the big 5- just the elusive leapord was missing! But they went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing time

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Curiosity07345098387

Sep 16, 2025

Highlight of my Nairobi Stopover! - This tour was the absolute highlight of my 2 day Nairobi stopover. My driver Joash was proactive in suggesting an earlier start time. In so doing, we avoided not only the Nairobi traffic but also bigger crowds at Masai Mara. I had the most perfect Kenyan day and Joash was there to help me make the most of it. He paced the drive between Nairobi and MM so that it was comfortable despite being long. The guides at Masai Mara were also very good. If you can't spend multiple days at MM, this tour is so, so perfect for you.

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From $160

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult