- Duration4 days · 3 nights
- GroupPrivate · 1–6 guests
- DifficultyEasy
- Start & endNairobi (1 h flight from Kigali)
Big cats on the Mara
Kenya’s most famous reserve is a short flight from Kigali. Three days of game drives among lions, cheetahs and elephants — and from July to October, the great migration crossing the Mara River.
- Three days of game drives
- Big cat country
- Migration river crossings (Jul–Oct)
- Optional hot-air balloon
Day by day
- 01
Day 1 · Nairobi → Masai Mara
Into the Mara
Fly or drive from Nairobi to the Mara, with an afternoon game drive.
Mara tented camp Lunch · Dinner
- 02
Days 2–3 · Masai Mara
Game drives
Full days on the plains following lions, cheetahs, elephants and — in season — the migration herds.
Mara tented camp Full board
- 03
Day 4 · Masai Mara → Nairobi
Return
A final morning drive, then back to Nairobi for your flight.
Breakfast · Lunch
What’s included
Included
- Reserve fees
- Private 4×4 and driver-guide
- 3 nights full board
- Nairobi transfers
Not included
- Flights Kigali–Nairobi
- Kenya eTA
- Balloon safari
- Insurance
- Tips
Where you’ll stay
Mara tented camp
Spacious tents with views across the plains, close to the best game-viewing areas.
· 3 nights· Full board
Prices
Per person in US dollars. Prices fall as your group grows.
| Travellers | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $2,366 | $4,394 |
| 2 travellersMost booked | $1,690 | $3,296 |
| 3–4 travellers | $1,555 | $3,127 |
| 5–6 travellers | $1,453 | $3,025 |
Good to know
When is the best time for the Mara?
July to October for the migration; January to March is quieter, greener and excellent for big cats.
4.8
33 reviews of this tour
- 5.0· September 2026out of 5
A lion kill on the first afternoon and a river crossing on day three.
Tom & Aisha · London
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