Kenya · DAY TRIPS IN MAASAI MARA
The 12 best day trips in Maasai Mara you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Is a one-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi worth the long drive? Here is what to expect, what it costs, and how to plan it wisely.
“It was great! Driver, guide and everything was amaizing. We see lions and giraffes and many more. Organisation is so good but also with chill and no stress. It is really worth it!”
Review of a Nairobi to Maasai Mara day trip, with early pickup, Rift Valley views, game drives, costs, timing, and practical advice.
“Excellent driver and guide. Great experience overall. The only “negative” is that it’s a very long day - it takes a solid 4 hours each way from Nairobi. But if you only have one day for a safari, it’s well worth it.”
Review of a one-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi, with private transport, Big Five viewing, picnic lunch, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“The trip was wonderful where we saw a lot of animals and beautiful birds. The tour guide was polite, positive and came on time to our hotel to peak us up. We had a lot of fun on Safari. I definitely recommend it.”
Review of the Maasai Mara day trip from Nairobi, including the 4am pickup, Rift Valley stop, game drive, price, guides, and practical tips.
“Maasai mara was amazing with Esbon our kind and humble guide,the diverse of wild animals in this park will leave you wanting to see more,the early pickup made all that possible and made th experience more amazing”
Review of the Maasai Mara day trip from Nairobi, with a 4am start, Rift Valley stop, game drives, wildlife, costs, and practical advice.
“Mara was great ,4am pick up making the scenic drive smooth the lions zebras,hippos,elephants. The list is endless I highly recommend this day trip”
Review a Nairobi to Masai Mara day trip with game drive, Big Five sightings, village visit, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.
“From the moment I booked my tour to Masai Mara National Park, everything was perfectly organized. The team immediately contacted me via WhatsApp, providing all the necessary details and confirming my trip. It was very convenient, as I could reach out anytime with questions. A day before, the organizers and guide reconfirmed my pickup time and location, which was very reassuring. The pickup was right on time—at 4:30 AM, they arrived directly at my hotel. I was picked up in a small, comfortable car, making the long journey smooth. With two drivers, the ride was safe and efficient, with quick stops for coffee and refreshments. Upon arrival, we switched to…”
Review of a Lake Nakuru day trip from Nairobi, with rhinos, flamingos, lions, transport details, costs, and practical booking advice.
“It was okay. The driver was nice and respectful. But he wasn’t very much into it. During the pick up he mentioned that when he visited the place two days before my trip, they didn’t see many animals and tried to persuade me to just go to Nairobi National Park. I insisted that I pRead more”
Review of a Nairobi to Maasai Mara day safari with two game drives, picnic lunch, optional Maasai village visit, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Une très belle expérience au Masai Mara, un guide et un conducteur connaissant bien le parc qui nous ont permis en une journée de voir un maximum d’animaux. Nous étions entre deux avions avec une seule journée d’escale. Récupéré à 4h devant notre hôtel, nous sommes arrivés vers 8h30 environ au parc national. Après nous être acquitté d’un droit d’entrée de 100$ /personne (CB ou cash), la visite a débuté. Il nous a manqué le léopard et le rhinocéros pour compléter le big5 mais cela reste incroyable de voir autant d’animaux dans leur milieu naturel en si peu de temps, superbe! Un sandwich et une boisson sont prévus pour une…”
Review of a 1-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi, with game drives, meals, Mara River lunch, pricing, timing, and practical booking advice.
“Amazing trip with an insanely credible and experienced guide who knew exactly where to find all of the animals of interest. We were lucky to see the big four of five and so many more in less than one day. Our guide went above and beyond to make this trip was memorable yet efficient. Unforgettable!”
Review of a private 1-day Masai Mara safari from Nairobi, with Big Five sightings, Maasai culture, Rift Valley views, and practical costs.
“The safari in Masai Mara was amazing! We saw so many animals and so many babies!”
Review of the 1 Day Mt Longonot hike from Nairobi, with crater views, wildlife sightings, guide details, price advice, and practical tips.
“The driver, Eric, was excellent as the drive to the park is rather long and seems challenging. My guide, Denis was good and was patient while I took many photos. The hike was spectacular and saw some antelope, giraffe, and zebra. A couple parts of the hike are fairly strenuous but not too bad.”
See Maasai Mara in one long day from Nairobi, with Rift Valley views, a game drive, guide, water, and hotel pickup.
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