Masai Mara Safari: Big 5 Wildlife Adventure

Embark on a private 3-day Maasai Mara safari adventure, spotting the Big 5 and 470 bird species. Travel in style with a 4x4 jeep and stay at a comfortable hotel. Book now!

Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 6 days
Highlights

From Nairobi City to the Land of the Big Five (Masai Mara National Reserve)

Maasai Mara National Reserve - Maasai Mara is one of East Africa’s premier safari destinations, celebrated for its outstanding populations of lions, African leopards, cheetahs, and African bush elephants.
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What's Included
  • Drinking water
  • Park fees
  • Lunch
  • Hotel, Airbnb, Guesthouse, and Airport pickup and drop off
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Government taxes and levies
  • Masai Village Visit
  • Professional tour guide driver
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Items of personal nature e.g Visa
  • Personal insurance cover
  • Domestic and International Flight
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari
Additional Information

If you’re dreaming of a safari and adventure, you’ve come to the perfect place. Traveling is not just about seeing but also about feeling and connecting with the community.

  • Comfortable accommodation
  • Delicious food from various cuisines
  • Great value for money
  • Tour guides with over 10 years of experience in game and bird watching
  • Sundowner…
Location
Biashara Street
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Junkpilot
Jun 17, 2025
The actual experience is even better than you can imaging. - A truly amazing experience from start to finish. We were picked up in Nairobi by Kevin on day 1. He dropped us at the airport on Day 4. Throughout we were treated like kings. Kevin is an excellent driver and extremely knowledgeable about everything we saw. He was able to show us animals and experiences that were beyond anything we pictured we’d be able to see. We actually gained a greater appreciation for everything Kevin was able to do when we took a dawn balloon ride. While the ballon flight was well worth doing, we expected to see great amounts of animals from the air, but saw very few. This shows how skilled Kevin is at finding the truly spectacular sights. We really didn’t picture how close we would be to these animals when we booked this trip. On our way to the Maasai Mara, we stopped at a Maasai village where we were greeted warmly with dancing and learned about their culture. Working with Lucy was smooth and Savannah Woods was very accommodating as we booked everything via email and internet. She booked us into the Entim Private camp which was simply amazing. Fantastic views, spectacular food and their service was worthy of any 5 star hotel in the world. Nightly visits from hippos, elephants and lions rounded out the experience. Lunch beside an acacia tree out on the savannah was only topped by the last night’s “sundowner” where we enjoyed wine and snacks as the sun was setting. All arranged by Savannah Woods Safaris.
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Climber50985491428
May 29, 2025
Lilian and Nico @Masai Mara - We had an unforgettable trip at the Mara with our guide Kelvin. He loves his job which made the trip more enjoyable for us. His knowledge on the animals of the Mara and even the bird species was great to experience. Equipped with a Camera, seats and a table, he chose the perfect spots for Breakfast and Lunch where he captured picturesque moments of us and the beautiful Savannah. Mara Sopa Lodge had great service and the food was good. We had a great time and we left with amazing memories! We will definitely recommend Savannah Woods and Kelvin to all our friends and families.
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V9090uzmelanieg
May 29, 2025
Amazing and fun! - It was a great and pleasant experience dealing with Savannah. Lucy helped in all the arrangement in making this trip smooth sailing. Due to unforeseen circumstances we had to postponed our trip, she was very understand and accommodating Our guide, Peter had an incredible ability to spot animals we never would have notice on our own. The game drives were interesting and fun. He was at his best to fulfill all request, and very patient in answering all our questions. That said, we experienced issue in time management. For both mornings we did not pick up on agreed time and there was no update. Despite this, we still had a great time with Peter and we enjoyed the services provided by Savannah.
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650elady
May 24, 2025
Savana Woods is the real deal! - I want to split my review into 3 part. First of all, Savana Woods is the real deal! A professional company with the best customer service I have seen! Lucy is just amazing! Always available, happy to help, proactive I am just speechless! I had issues here and there, she took care of every little thing I had with such patience and grace it was just pleasure! Second is the trip, highly recommended! We saw plenty of animals even on the low season, cheata hunting, plenty lions and lioness, elephants, giraffes, hippos and many more! Evans the tour guide was always helping, considering and fun. Third the mara sopa lodge was a good option in a good location, the food was great with many options and the food biz for the Safari day was also excellent! Thank you Savana Woods for an unforgettable experience!!
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181augustusa
Mar 14, 2025
In Savannah with Savannah 😍 - From the moment we decided to visit Masai Mara for our honeymoon and my wife’s birthday celebration, we wanted an experience that would be unforgettable. After looking at different options, we found Savannah Woods Safaris, and it was the best decision we made. Ms. Lucy took care of everything, from our pick-up in Nairobi to our drop-off, making sure every detail was perfect. We stayed at the beautiful Jambo Mara Lodge, where our rooms were decorated and we had a cake-cutting ceremony with Maasai warriors, who sang their traditional song for us. The surprises didn’t stop there! Ms. Lucy arranged a sundowner in the middle of the savannah where we enjoyed champagne while celebrating my wife’s birthday in an unforgettable setting - It was like a dream. Mr. Kelvin, our guide, made sure we had an amazing and safe safari. He helped us spot all the Big Five (we were lucky enough to see them all!) and shared his love for birds, showing us his bird log. Savannah Woods Safaris truly cares about providing an amazing experience, and it was worth every penny. I would definitely recommend them—don’t think twice, just book them and you’ll thank me later!
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Adamaw4487ry
Jan 29, 2025
Saudis in Masai Mara - Jackson & Alfred are amazing guides and Masai people to be with!! We were a group of 3 and decided to do the 3 day trip staying at the Masai Sopa Lodge. The experience, the vibes, the safari, the wild life, the smiles were countless when your at the Masai Mara Really glad to have had these gents with us and sharing an unforgettable experience. Its was a beautiful experience
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158sergeig
Jan 26, 2025
An unforgettable experience, highly recommended! - My wife and I went to 3-day private safari to Maasai Mara, and it was an absolutely incredible experience, we couldn’t be happier with how everything was handled from start to finish. 1. Booking and Communication: From the very beginning, the booking process was seamless and well-organized. The communication with Lucy, the manager, was prompt, clear, and professional. We were provided detailed information about the itinerary, accommodation, and what to expect, which made planning much easier. All payment questions were also solved quickly and smoothly. 2. Transportation and Comfort: We opted for a 4x4 jeep, and it was the best choice we could have made. The ride was smooth even on rough terrains, and the vehicle was well-maintained, clean, and comfortable. As it was a private safari, we had more flexibility in planning the routes - huge advantage as well. 3. The Driver/Guide: Our guide Kelvin was simply outstanding – knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly skilled at spotting wildlife. His deep understanding of the animals, their behaviors, and the landscape made the safari even more enjoyable. 4. Accommodation and Food: We stayed at Jambo Mara Loudge, and really liked it. The cottage was clean and cozy, the staff was always welcoming and attentive, the food was nice with a lot of options to choose from. 5. The Safari Experience: The game drives exceeded all our expectations. Despite the low season, we were fortunate to witness breathtaking wildlife encounters, including lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and even a cheetah hunting. The landscapes of Maasai Mara are also incredible. To sum up, this was one of the best experiences we had ever, and we are grateful to the team, especially to Kelvin for making it so memorable!
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Marcobrancaleoni1986
Jan 11, 2025
Great Experience, definitely recommend choosing Savannah Woods Safaris - We booked a private safari in Masaai Mara and Amboseli with Savannah Woods Safaris. Before we booked, Lucy quickly provided us with several very comprehensive quotations for different options, explaining all the costs, the inclusions, and the description of the activities. The booking was straightforward, and we are really satisfied of that. During the safari, we were picked up at the hotel at the time agreed by our guide, Mr. Anthony, he was an extremely pleasant, informative , helpful, and always willing to meet our requests. The safari was great, we are extremely happy about our experience and we definitely recommend choosing Savannah Woods Safaris.
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Jamesjjung
Dec 27, 2024
Best safari with Alvin the tour guide - From booking experience to the actual safari itself, Savannah Woods has exceeded my high expectations. The service and communication has been superb - something that I weighted heavily when choosing operators. I price shopped across many different vendors, and this company provides much better bang for buck value. Alvin was my private guide for the past 3 days and is amazing. His experience and driving skills is clear when you are in Masai Mara. I highly recommend him as your guide, you won’t be disappointed. I saw leopard, cheetahs, and a bunch of lions because he knew where to go.
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R1957okbens
Sep 16, 2024
The best way to see animals - Although I had many concerns since this was our first trip to Africa, Lucy & Josphat have gone above & beyond to meet our needs. We kept communicating on WhatsApp the entire time and even found a driver for us in Mombasa. Our safari lasted 3 days and it was what I dreamed & some more. We were very lucky to have a driver like Kush, who has 15 years experience with safaris and basically knew every single bird I asked about. :) He is very well organized, drives well and has a really good sense of humour. On the first evening he took us to a 2h game drive and he knew exactly how to park the car so we can take the best shots. He really had patience as myself and another team member wanted to take many photos. :D We witnessed the most beautiful purple sunset (see pictures attached). At dinner my husband arranged a surprise with the stuff and a group from Maasai Mara brought me the cake and sang to me on my 40th birthday. ;) On the second day we had 12 hours of game drive, my husband and I were happy to see all the big 5 except the rhino and many other animals. The most amazing part was that we saw the leopard twice in one day, although this happens extremely rare! Kush took some very nice photos of every person on the safari car, we ate the meal packed by the hotel and he also took us to the Mara river, where we had a short tour to see the hippos & crocodiles. On the last day we visited the Maasai Mara village where we learned a lot about their culture, we danced and also bought some souvenirs. Then we went back to Nairobi and had a flight to Mombasa for a week of relaxation on Diani beach. It was an amazing adventure and I encourage everyone to try it at least once in their life!
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From $2,540
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 6 days before the start of your experience (local time).