Maasai Mara National Reserve Tours in January 2026
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This was an excellent Safari. The Tour was as described for style and is not for the faint hearted. We observed all of the animals and birdlife you could wish for. This was a real adventure and both my Wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The itinery could do with an update although in the grand scheme of things would not have made much difference.
ExplorerWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Lodge
Age Range
18-75 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Re
Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Livingstone, Lake Nakuru National Park, Jinja, Eldoret, Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Bagamoyo, Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar, Mikumi National Park, Iringa, Chitimba Beach, Kampala, Kande Beach, Chipata, Lusaka, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Bunyonyi
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Excellent experience, action packed with a lot of big 5 sightings! The tour started off in Kenya and then ended in Tanzania. Great guides in both locations who were able to educate while also show us all the birds and animals. Highly recommended!
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kilimanjaro, Nairobi, Serengeti
Kilimanjaro, Nairobi, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Nairobi National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Victoria
I would highly recommend this safari to anyone looking for a safari. We had wonderful places to stay and I'm glad we stayed two nights in each place. The staff in each place were so welcoming, the food was excellent. The safari guides were knowledgeable and shared their knowledge and went out of their way to find the best places to see the wildlife. Our CEO Joseph was fun and helpful and shared so much of his life and knowledge with us making it so memorable and enjoyable. Thank you!
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Eco Lodge, Hotel, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
18-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, Arusha
Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Serengeti National Park, Gombe National Park, Kigoma, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Nanyuki
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Overall, this trip was an absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. The landscapes were breathtaking, the wildlife encounters were unforgettable, and the cultural insights added a whole new layer of meaning to every moment. Our guide, George, truly made the journey special with his knowledge, care, and passion, and the itinerary allowed us to see so many sides of this beautiful country. From the excitement of the safaris to the peaceful charm of the eco-lodge, every day brought something new to enjoy. We came away with amazing memories, new friends, and a deep appreciation for the people, wildlife, and natural beauty we were lucky enough to experience.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Lodge, Eco Lodge, Hotel
Age Range
18-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Re
Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Nanyuki
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Let me be upfront, this wasn’t a glamorous vacation. It was muddy. It was dusty. We had early mornings, long drives, and a few mosquito bites. But will I want to experiemce this again? Yes!
The tour was well organized, and the guide was a legend! Quite funny, patient, and ridiculously sharp-eyed. Samburu was our first real dive into the wild, and it delivered. We saw elephants on day one, and from there it just kept coming, leopards, hyenas, even a rare kudu.
One afternoon near Lake Nakuru, our vehicle got stuck in a patch of thick mud. Instead of getting annoyed, our group jumped out (after checking for nearby buffalo, obviously) and helped push. That’s the moment I’ll remember, complete strangers working together in the middle of Kenya. What impressed me most was how fast the team coordinated with support. Another vehicle was ready to assist if needed and our guide handled it all with total calm. You could tell they’ve got experience.
The boat ride at Naivasha was another highlight. There’s something eerie and beautiful about hippos watching you from the waterline. Then came Masai Mara, which just floored me. We saw a lion cub playing with its sibling and a herd of wildebeest thundering past. It’s a feeling out of the world.
The accommodations were decent, nothing fancy, but clean, comfortable, and always ready with a warm meal. And I appreciated how the team kept things running smoothly from behind the scenes. Airport pickup was seamless, the group size was just right, and every transition from lodge to lodge was effortless for such a packed itinerary.
If you want pristine perfection maybe look elsewhere. But if you want raw beauty, real moments, and a sense of the world beyond your bubble, this is it. Hats off to the team for making it all flow.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Re
Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Samburu Game Reserve, Nyahururu, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara National Reserve
This is a 2 days safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Kenya's best national parks for game viewing.
We pick you up from your hotel in Nairobi and drop you off at the same place in Nairobi after the safari. Hereafter, two days of fantastic game viewing drives awaits in Maasai Mara National Reserve. During the safari we will also stop over at Rift Valley Viewpoint for breathtaking photographs of the Great Rift Valley.
Maasai Mara National Reserve has plenty of wildlife including but not limited to wild herbivore herds, the Big Five, birds many other animals.
This short safari trips ensures that you do not miss out on anything that a person taking a 2 day safari will do. This trip is suitable for clients without a lot of time in Kenya. This will be an unforgettable experience for anyone visiting Kenya for the first time, or even for seasoned travellers with only a few days to spare.
From the bright lights of Nairobi to the vast plains of the Maasai Mara, this trip is a tantalising whirlwind of wildlife, culture and natural beauty. Enjoy 5 game drives, spot rare birdlife and keep a look out for the Big 5 as you take in the unparalleled Highlights of Kenya.
AdventureNational parks
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Amboseli National Park
Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Lake Elementaita, Maasai Mara National Reserve
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Visit Maasai Mara, one of the most popular reserves in all of Africa! This 3-day tour is perfect for those who are short on time or have a tight budget but still want to experience an Amazing African safari and search for the big five.
A trip to Maasai Mara is an African safari at its most iconic, a seemingly endless landscape filled with the drama of nature. Predators are thrillingly abundant and the big cats define the rhythm on the plains every day. Ungulates are diverse with astonishing numbers of four hooved animals crossing the grasslands as well as elephants, giraffe, buffalo, hippo, and even the elusive black rhino.
The Maasai Mara reserve lies in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya and shares a border with Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park; it is essentially a continuation of this park, forming the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem.
The Maasai Mara is a safari destination that has it all and the experience will never grow old! Don’t miss out – book your trip today.
Explore Kenya, a country along the coast of the Indian Ocean, where you will find savannahs, the Great Rift Valley, and mountainous highlands. With this small group tour, you will be on the search for lions, elephants, and rhinos among many other species of wildlife. Begin your tour in Nairobi, the wildlife capital of the world and the cultural heart of Kenya. Leave behind the city of culture, art, and energy as you travel to the Maasai Mara to explore the open plains of this preserved savannah wilderness. Search for the African Big Five and see if you can spot wildebeests during the migration season. Enjoy exhilarating game drives in the Maasai Mara as you visit famous wildlife-viewing spots. See the animals in their natural habitats as they go about their daily activities, which you will learn about from a professional guide. Make your way back to Nairobi, where your one of the best Kenya tour packages will end!
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
