Top Things to do in Maasai Mara National Reserve
The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
Maybe your local zoo has lions, leopards, zebras or elephants. Maybe they even have wildebeest. But we bet they don't have 1.3 million wildebeest—never mind 1.3 million wildebeest in migration, with predators in hot pursuit. It's one of the most awesome sights in nature, and you can see it at Masai Mara in southwestern Kenya.
Restaurants in Maasai Mara National Reserve
1. 5-Day Lakes and Masai Mara Plains 4 x 4 Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Maasai Mara is a top game reserve famous for its exceptional population of lions, leopards, cheetahs among others. Lake Nakuru is found in the central part of Kenya and is one of the Rift valley soda lakes with an elevation of 1754 meters above sea level. The park is famous for the big five and bird’s sanctuary. Lake Naivasha is at the highest elevation of the Kenyan Rift valley at 1,884 metres and home to a variety of types of wildlife including over 400 different species of bird.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, All transfers, All accommodation during the tour, All meals and drinking water during the tour, Flying Doctors medical, emergency, and rescue cover, All game drives as noted in the itinerary, Transport in a private safari minivan with an open roof , English speaking tour guide/driver, All applicable government taxes, levies and park entrance fees , Personalized private service
Exclusions: Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc., Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Passports and visa applications and processing, International flights and taxes, Entrance fee for activities noted as optional
Reviewed By A9634RGcristiana
We took 2 days safari in Amboseli National Park, it was an amazing experience with great guides. We discussed with Peter, via phone and e-mail about every detail of the trip without any hesitation. Our guides, Edward and John were adaptable, responsive, with a true passion for making our journey as delightful as possible. Highly recommended!!
2. 9- Days Classic Kenya Family Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
An All-in Kenya Wildlife safari that winds through the top national parks at a relaxing pace and takes you to luxury accommodation for that well-deserved family vacation. This trip will take you in a once in a lifetime game-viewing experience to see the famous Masai Mara Reserve, Lakes Naivasha and Nakuru to see flamingoes & Rhino sanctuary. A visit to Tsavo for its scenic hills and valleys is also included as well as to Amboseli, situated at the shadows of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, 8 nights accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Flying Doctors Medical, Emergency and Rescue cover, All meals and drinking water during the tour, Services of a Professional English Speaking guide/ driver, Transport in a private 4 x 4 Safari Jeep with an open roof, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Personal items as travel insurance & visa fees, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Tips and gratuities to driver and guides, International flights and taxes
Reviewed By A9634RGcristiana
We took 2 days safari in Amboseli National Park, it was an amazing experience with great guides. We discussed with Peter, via phone and e-mail about every detail of the trip without any hesitation. Our guides, Edward and John were adaptable, responsive, with a true passion for making our journey as delightful as possible. Highly recommended!!
3. 8-Day Amazing Kenya Holiday Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
This tour is the ultimate dream African safari which covers the top wildlife parks in Kenya. Guests will have an immense encounter of animals and African landscape in various settings while indulging in a luxury accommodation for that well-deserved holiday. This 8 day dream adventure will traverse through the popular Safari parks in East Africa: Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Mara National Reserve.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, All transfers, All accommodation during the tour, All meals and drinking water during the tour, Flying Doctors medical, emergency, and rescue cover, All game drives as noted in the itinerary, Transport in a private safari minivan with an open roof , English speaking tour guide/driver, All applicable government taxes, levies and park entrance fees , Personalized private service
Exclusions: International flights and taxes, Passports and visa applications and processing, Travel insurance, Tips and gratuities for drivers/guides, Entrance fee for activities noted as optional
Reviewed By A9634RGcristiana
We took 2 days safari in Amboseli National Park, it was an amazing experience with great guides. We discussed with Peter, via phone and e-mail about every detail of the trip without any hesitation. Our guides, Edward and John were adaptable, responsive, with a true passion for making our journey as delightful as possible. Highly recommended!!
4. 10 -Days Best of Kenya and Tanzania Classic Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
There are few travel experiences in the world quite like tracking the Big Five across the Serengeti and Masai Mara, alongside two expert naturalists. This 11 days trip through the grasslands of Kenya and Tanzania will see you riding between incredible national parks and beautifully outfitted safari lodges and camps, while giving you the chance to get out and really experience the East African savannah with all five senses.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, All transfers, All accommodation during the tour, All meals and drinking water during the tour, Flying Doctors medical, emergency, and rescue cover, All game drives as noted in the itinerary, Transport in a 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser, English speaking tour guide/driver, All applicable government taxes, levies and park entrance fees, Personalized private service
Exclusions: International flights and taxes, Passports and visa applications and processing, Travel insurance, Tips and gratuities for drivers/guides, Personal laundry, Alcoholic drinks, A Balloon Safari, US$425 per person
Reviewed By A9634RGcristiana
We took 2 days safari in Amboseli National Park, it was an amazing experience with great guides. We discussed with Peter, via phone and e-mail about every detail of the trip without any hesitation. Our guides, Edward and John were adaptable, responsive, with a true passion for making our journey as delightful as possible. Highly recommended!!
5. 4 Day Masai Mara Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Masai Mara is one of the most famous wildlife conservation areas in the world, with a rich & varied collection of African wildlife. This 4 day Masai Mara Safari by road offers you a superior safari experience with accommodation in quality safari lodges and with six exciting, fully private game-drives inside the main Masai Mara National Reserve. You also get an option of adding several activities at an extra cost such as Hot Air Balloon Flight, Nature walks and relaxing massage during your trip. The tour departs daily, subject to availability, starting and ending in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. This tour is ideal for tourists arriving on the morning flights into Nairobi from US, UK and India markets as they do not require an overnight stay in the city prior to the Safari. Travelers from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE if arriving on the Emirates and Ethihad flights will most likely require an overnight in Nairobi.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, 3 nights accommodation, Driver/guide, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, All Fees and Taxes, Park Entry Fees
Exclusions: International flight tickets and visa costs., Tips, drinks, laundry, calls, and all such costs of a personal nature.
Reviewed By jasminn244
We had an absolutely amazing time and it was a breathtaking and wonderful experience. To be honest I think everybody should do a safari once in their lifetime! And if you can, you should definitely do that with Shoor Travel! Right from the start we have been in contact with Jane, who assisted us in organizing everything. As you can imagine we had a ton of questions, especially as my partner and I (36&32) were travelling with my parents (61&77) and wanted to ensure we have a very smooth trip. Jane was super patient, always very professionell and helpful and really a true angel. We cannot thank her enough. Jane is amazing! We were 6 days on the road with our driver guide John. He was an incredibly awesome, kind and knowledgeable guide, we had so much fun with him and the whole family enjoyed every minute of the tour. He is a really great guy and we appreciate him so very much! Furthermore we were soooo happy about the cozy bus with comfortable seats and pop up roof. We got into one of the Jeeps for the Balloon Safari and... Yes they do look nice and kind of super safari fancy but they are incredibly uncomfortable and everybody was happy to get into "our bus" afterwards. So please please keep those busses. We also added a few extra activities like the mentioned Baloon safari in Masai mara, a boat safari at lake Naivasha, a Massai village Visit and everything was perfectly organized. Furthermore the recommended hotels were simply amazing. We absolutely loved Serena Amboseli lodge and also liked the Lake Naivasha Country Club very much. The booked Kekooro Lodge in Masai Mara was not our favorite, but this has to do with the hotels very poor management and policy regarding drivers and guides, but this is a complete other story and has nothing to do with Shoor travel. To keep a long story short and wrap this up. We can only say THANK YOU Jane, THANK YOU John and thank you shoor travel for a once in a lifetime experience. If we ever have the chance to come to do a Safari again we will definitely book with you!
6. Masai Mara 3 Day Safari | Private 4WD Jeep Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Immerse yourself in this wildlife habitat for 3 days and 2 nights on your own personalized private tour. You’ll discover a land famous for its striking vistas and diverse wildlife. Here it’s possible to spot the Big 5 feeding, grazing or hunting – just as they have for millions of years. Visit with the Masai people and experience their ancient culture. There’s so much waiting for you on this very special tour. Conveniently Depart Nairobi: We will pick you up at the airport, your hotel or residence in our comfortable and private 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Jeep. Your private Driver/Guide is English speaking – or another language if requested.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch
Exclusions: - Bottled & Soft Drinks , - Items and services of a personal nature , - Tips & Gratuities.
Reviewed By scoscy2
We had a wonderful 4 day safari to Amboseli with Charles! Our guide (Charles) was great--very knowledgeable, friendly, an excellent driver, and a joy to have on our vacation! The vehicle was solid and the company made everything very easy for us! They booked the hotel in Amboseli (Serena), arranged all of the logistics, picked us up and dropped us off in Nairobi, and the head office checked in throughout the trip to make sure everything was going smoothly. I highly recommend Natural World Safaris!
7. 8 Days 7 Nights Kenyan Luxury Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Travellers will have an relaxed and immersive wild experience in three of the leading conservation areas in Kenya.Exposing them to great Wildlife sightings and a magical Kenyan experience. A great Opportunity to reconnect as well as support some of the conservation initiatives as these Reserves and Conservancies are doing anything they can to protect our Flora and Fauna. At the end we hope this tour gives you more purpose to feel and realise your part in the preservation of our embattled Planet.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Meal Plan Full board.
Exclusions: Anything not stipulated in the Itinerary
Reviewed By alexandra n
I used Jemu Mwenda Expeditions last time I was in Kenya 2019. I was travelling on my own and got my own private tour for 2 weeks. If you want something completely genuine and unique, this is the company for you. James is extremely knowledgeable and is clearly very passionate about the animals and the environment. While on tour you won’t just see the incredible sorroundings, you will also learn a lot about how everything connects. We also stayed in sustainable eco-camps as sustainable tourism is something very close to James’ heart. My tour was completely custom tailored to my interests and needs and he definitely understood what kind of experience I was after. I felt safe at all times, and the service was very professional. I can’t recommend it enough. If you want that personal, genuine, almost intimate experience with nature, as well as knowing that you’re doing it in the most sustainable way possible, this is the company to choose.
8. 3 Day Masai Mara Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 43 reviews
Private safari with a 4x4 Land Cruiser and a driver-guide who is experienced in spotting wildlife. Spot Africa's big cats among lots of wildlife
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Private transportation, All park entrance fees, 1 liter per person per day bottled water for use during the safari, Services of an experienced driver/guide, Transport in a 4 x 4 safari vehicle with pop up roof for game viewing and photography. , All government taxes and levies, Safari vehicles have RF radio to help driver locate wildlife
Exclusions: Gratuities, Expenses of personal nature such as visas etc, Balloon safari, Masai village visit
Reviewed By Mir17ja
To anyone looking for a tour operator for your Kenya safari, look no further. Explorer Kenya, Robert, was a true pleasure to work with. At times I felt sorry for him since I've made many changes to our itinerary, but Robert always promptly made adjustments and recommendations where neccecary. All this at the best price I've seen. Therefore, the bitter taste when I had to cancel due to covid situation was even worse. The flexibility Explorer Kenya is what is needed in these strange times. Once I cancelled our trip, the refund had been on my account in less than 2 days. Absolutely amazing. I am so looking forward to the day when we can travel to Kenya worry free and I will most certainly contact Robert, and no one else. Excellent job Explorer Kenya! Thank you!
9. 3-Day Masai Mara Luxury Safari
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 14 reviews
Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Kenya- Africa. The reserve is located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland. Wildlife tends to be most concentrated on the reserve’s western escarpment. The Masai Mara is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas. The annual wildebeest’s migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November. There have been some 95 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles and over 400 birds species recorded on the reserve. Nowhere in Africa is wildlife more abundant, and it is for this reason a visitor hardly misses to see the big five (buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino).
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, All transfers, All accommodation during the tour, All meals and drinking water during the tour, Flying Doctors medical, emergency, and rescue cover , All game drives as noted in the itinerary, Transport in a private safari minivan with an open roof , English speaking tour guide/driver, All applicable government taxes, levies and park entrance fees , Personalized private service
Exclusions: International flights and taxes, Passports and visa applications and processing, Travel insurance, Tips and gratuities for drivers/guides , Alcoholic drinks , Entrance fee for activities noted as optional
Reviewed By A9634RGcristiana
We took 2 days safari in Amboseli National Park, it was an amazing experience with great guides. We discussed with Peter, via phone and e-mail about every detail of the trip without any hesitation. Our guides, Edward and John were adaptable, responsive, with a true passion for making our journey as delightful as possible. Highly recommended!!
10. Northern Kenya Safari
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
The verdant riverine forest is the preferred habitat for Leopard and abundant birdlife including 2 local species. In all, there are more than 400 bird species - the Taita Falcon, Palm Nut Vulture, Great Egret and Yellow-billed Oxpecker to name a few, have been recorded here. Kamunyuk the Lioness is a famous resident of Samburu due to her adoption of an orphaned Oryx. Shaba is associated with Joy Adamson (author of Born Free), who spent her last years in the reserve returning a Leopard into the wild. The book Queen of Shaba is about this experience. Shaba has also been the site for a Survivor Africa programme. Umoja near Archer's Post (on the way to the Samburu Reserve), is the site of a ground-breaking Game viewing is the primary activity via game drives and walks, also birding and lodge activities. Cultural interaction with the fascinating Samburu people who are linked to the Maasai is also offered. Sometimes you can go river rafting in Samburu when the waters are high
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast
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Reviewed By VivKerubo
Our honeymoon experience at Diani was glamorous. Diani beach is truly magical and the marine life is quite intriguing, had a moment with the aquatic life. Truly magical.
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