Private Safari · Ref #2025-0402.3
5-Day Rolling Plains Masai Mara Luxury Safari
Four nights immersed in the rolling grasslands of the Masai Mara — back-to-back game drives, sundowners over the plains, and the option of a dawn hot air balloon flight, with your camp bar tab already taken care of.
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Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
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Tour TypePrivate, Just for You
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Meal PlanFull Board
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Group Size2 Adults
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DestinationsMasai Mara National Reserve
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Starts / EndsNairobi
Trip Overview
Three Nights, One Great Reserve
This five-day safari is built for travellers who want to go deep rather than wide. After an overnight in Nairobi to rest up on arrival, the entire trip is spent immersed in the Masai Mara National Reserve — three full nights at Ilkeliani Camp, a small tented bush camp overlooking the Talek River.
Each day follows the rhythm of the Mara itself: an early morning game drive while the light is soft and the plains are quiet, a guided afternoon drive deeper into the reserve, and an evening drive that often ends with a sundowner as the sun drops over the grasslands. Depending on the season, you may also catch sight of the Great Migration crossing the plains. Day three offers the option of a dawn hot air balloon safari over the Mara.
Meals, drinking water, and house beverages — beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks — are included throughout your stay at camp, along with private transport in an open-sided 4×4 landcruiser and a professional driver-guide for the whole trip.
Day By Day
Your Safari Itinerary
A focused, unhurried journey through the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve.
01
Arrival in Nairobi
Nairobi
- Airport pick-up at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, warm welcome from our team
- Transfer to Argyle Grand Hotel, Nairobi Airport
- Free time to settle in and rest after your flight
- Overnight in Nairobi ahead of tomorrow's transfer to the Mara
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
02
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
- Early morning pick-up and road transfer from Nairobi to the Masai Mara National Reserve
- Afternoon guided game drive across the Mara's savannah grasslands, tracking elephant and big cats
- Evening game drive as the light softens and predators grow active
- Check-in to Ilkeliani Camp, overlooking the Talek River
Ilkeliani Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
03
Full Day in the Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve
- Early morning game drive while the light is at its best for photography
- Afternoon guided game drive deeper into the reserve's grasslands
- Chance to view the Great Migration crossing the plains
- Evening game drive followed by a sundowner at a favourite spot in the Mara
- Optional dawn hot air balloon safari over the plains (+$450pp)
Ilkeliani Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Second Full Day in the Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve
- Early morning game drive across the Mara's grasslands
- Afternoon guided game drive — always something new to discover
- Continued views of the Great Migration where seasonally present
- Evening game drive as temperatures cool and wildlife stirs
Ilkeliani Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05
Departure
Masai Mara National Reserve → Nairobi
- Morning road transfer from the Masai Mara back to Nairobi
- Tour concludes in Nairobi this afternoon
- Airport drop-off timed to your departing flight
- Drinking water provided throughout the transfer
Breakfast
Airport Drop-Off
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- All meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
- All accommodation for the duration of the tour
- All activities unless indicated as optional
- Park entry fees, taxes & VAT
- All transportation, unless labelled as optional
- Professional driver-guide throughout
- Transport in an open-sided safari jeep 4x4 landcruiser
- Drinking water on all days, plus house beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks at camp
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights to/from Kenya
- Tips for guides and camp staff (guideline: $10pp/day)
- Personal items, souvenirs, travel insurance & visa fees
- Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
- Optional activities (dawn hot air balloon safari)
- STARTING FROM
$3,500
- per person, twin sharing
*Prices vary by season — high season (Jun–Oct, Dec–Jan) rates differ from shoulder and low season.*
Based on 2 adults travelling together on a private tour. Total tour cost: $7,000. Want a different group size, extra nights or a different pace? We’ll tailor the itinerary and send a custom quote.
- 40% deposit to confirm
- Balance due 30 days prior
Make it Yours
Optional Add-Ons
Booked and paid for ahead of your trip — add whatever fits your plans.
- Dawn Balloon Safari, Masai Mara
$450
per person
Policies
Cancellation & Changes
Please review our cancellation policy carefully. We strive to be flexible and fair.
Deposit
40% deposit upon confirmation to secure availability at accommodations and other expenditures. 60% remainder due a month prior to safari dates. Flexible payment options available.
15% Non-Refundable
If the client cancels within 90 days prior to travel, the initial deposit cannot be fully refunded. 15% is non-refundable.
90–46 Days
20% of total cost charged for cancellations made between 90 and 46 days prior to date of stay.
45–34 Days
50% of total cost charged for cancellations between 45 and 34 days prior to date of stay.
35 Days to No-Show
100% of total cost charged. Alternatively, guests may provide alternative dates for postponement of the safari to utilise the funds submitted.
Begin Your Journey
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