4 Days Kenya Big Five Safari
4 Days Kenya Big Five Safari: Itinerary, Parks and Wildlife Experience.
This 4 Days Kenya Big Five Safari allows you to see the Big Five game in the wilderness of Maasai Mara National Reserve. The Big Five, also known as the African Big Five, are some of the most famous wildlife species in the wild. At one time, these animals, lions, leopards, Cape buffaloes, elephants and rhinos, were at the top of hunters’ lists. The term ‘the Big Five’ was coined by these hunters in reference to the five most difficult animals to hunt on foot, with a long hunting history of the Big Five that started at the end of the 19th century during colonial times. Today, the Big Five are a top prize for wildlife lovers and are shot by cameras instead of rifles, and seeing them on a Kenya safari is an unforgettable experience.
Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve is one of the best places to visit if you wish to tick off the Big Five: lions, buffaloes, elephants, leopards and rhinos, making it a perfect destination for a Kenya Big Five Safari.
This 4 Days Kenya big safari starts in Nairobi City and ends in Nairobi City.
Highlights of 4 Days Kenya Big Five Safari
Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Days 2&3: Maasai Mara National Reserve Safari
Day 4: Departure
Detailed Itinerary of 4 Days Kenya Big Five Safari
Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or after breakfast at your hotel in Nairobi. You will be met by our representative. After a briefing about the Kenya Big Five Safari and what to expect, you will embark on a journey to Maasai Mara National Park in your private 4×4 safari jeep.
The journey takes us through the Great Rift Valley, where you will have a stop to enjoy the dramatic views of the escarpment. These escarpments are said to be the largest escarpments on the planet, and it is possible to see them from the sky. Have another stop in Narok, where you will interact with the local people and purchase some handmade craft pieces.
Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and have a few moments of rest; late in the afternoon, you will head out for your first game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve, searching for the Big Five. The reserve is popular for hosting all five members of the Big Five, and as you drive, be on the lookout for these famous wildlife species. With the help of an experienced guide, you will be able to spot these remarkable wildlife species. At sunset, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation Options
Budget: Mara Sentrim Camp
Midrange: Julia’s River Camp
Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara
Today is dedicated to exploring the Maasai Mara National Reserve and searching for the Big Five: lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, elephants and rhinos. Wake up early for a cup of coffee and head out for an early morning game drive; it’s the best time to see the cats as they are at their most active. In the cool mornings, be on the lookout for leopards, lions and other members of the Big Five: the elephants, buffaloes and the rarely seen rhinos.
Return to your lodge for a full breakfast and have a few hours of rest as you wait for lunch. Late in the afternoon, you will return to the savannah plains of Maasai Mara for an extensive game drive and more sightings of wildlife. On today’s extensive game drive, you will head to the Mara Triangle and the Sand River Area, an area between Lookout Hill and Rhino Ridge, where sightings of the endangered and shy rhinos are guaranteed. At sunset, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation Options
Budget: Mara Sentrim Camp
Midrange: Julia’s River Camp
Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Maasai Mara National Reserve Safari
Today you will return to the savannah plains of the Maasai Mara for a hot air balloon flight and a full-day game drive. Wake up early before sunrise and head to the landing site, where you will have a briefing about the experience as you watch the balloons being inflated. Board the basket and soar into the sky as the sun rises, enjoying a beautiful view of the hues of colours on the savannah plains. As you glide in the sky, you will enjoy an aerial view of the wildlife calling the Maasai Mara National Reserve home. The experience is one hour and concludes with a champagne breakfast served in the bush.
Your Big Five Safari continues with a game drive searching for the Big Five and other wildlife species. With the guidance of a senior ranger, you will have excellent sightings of prides of lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, rhinos and herds of elephants. For your lunch, you will return to your lodge for a hot meal and relaxation. Later in the evening, at sunset, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation Options
Budget: Mara Sentrim Camp
Midrange: Julia’s River Camp
Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Departure
After a delicious breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and start your journey heading back to Nairobi, enjoying views of the countryside along the route. Arrive in Nairobi in time for lunch at your restaurant and be dropped off at your hotel in Nairobi or at the airport for your flight back home or to your next destination, bringing your safari to an end.
End of 4 Days Kenya Big Five Safari
What is Included?
- All park entrance fees
- Accommodation as per the itinerary
- Three meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Bottled water during game drives
- Airport transfers
What is Excluded?
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Travel vaccinations
- The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees
- Domestic flights
- Tips (Tipping guideline: US$20.00 pp per day)
- Visa fees: Kenya ($30)
