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Kenya Lodge Safaris
This compact Masai Mara escape places you close to one of Africa’s most rewarding wildlife landscapes while staying at Jambo Mara Safari Lodge. It is ideal for travellers who want a genuine Big Five…
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The journey at a glance
This compact Masai Mara escape places you close to one of Africa’s most rewarding wildlife landscapes while staying at Jambo Mara Safari Lodge. It is ideal for travellers who want a genuine Big Five safari without committing to a longer itinerary.
Scenic travel through the Great Rift Valley leads to sweeping savannah, extended game drives and memorable evenings at the lodge, with time to follow predators, plains game and seasonal migration herds.
Day by day
Open each day to explore the route, experiences, meals and overnight arrangements.
Depart Nairobi early in the morning and journey through the spectacular Great Rift Valley, with a scenic stop for photography.
Arrive at Jambo Mara Safari Lodge in time for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the Masai Mara, where endless plains come alive with wildlife. Expect to encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and a wide variety of birdlife.
As the sun sets over the savannah, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive with packed lunch. Spend the day exploring different regions of the Masai Mara, following predator movements and visiting wildlife hotspots.
This day offers your best chance to spot the Big Five and witness thrilling predator-prey interactions. During the Great Migration season, the plains are filled with thousands of wildebeest and zebras — a truly once-in-a-lifetime spectacle.
Optional experiences such as a sunrise hot-air balloon safari or a Maasai cultural village visit can be arranged at an extra cost.
Return to the lodge in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and storytelling around the campfire.
Overnight: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast while taking in the peaceful sights and sounds of the African bush. After check-out, depart Masai Mara and drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.
This marks the end of a remarkable safari filled with wildlife, landscapes, and unforgettable memories.
Meals: Breakfast
Know before you go
Picture the journey
Different moments and landscapes you may encounter along this route.
Your journey, made personal
We can adjust dates, pacing, room style or combine this safari with another destination.