Tours/Nairobi/Day Tour to Maasai Mara reserve & optional maasai village visit
Viator · Private tour

Day Tour to Maasai Mara reserve & optional maasai village visit

4.9(58)Nairobi1 hour
VIATOR5.0(4)TRIPADVISOR4.9(54)

Description

Game viewing from open safari vehicles in the Maasai Mara has to one of the ultimate safari experiences in Africa and being able to this in a day is ideal for those with limited time available. Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Kenya- Africa. The reserve is located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland. Wildlife tends to be most concentrated on the reserve’s western escarpment. Enjoy game drive with a local Maasai guide/driver born there Optional visit to a maasai village to learn about their way of life and traditions

Tour Options

Group option(without entry)
  • Remains the same: The tour activity remains the same. You will join a group of other travellers(not private) Entry fee is not included Pickup included
With Entry fees
  • Remains the same: The activity remains the same, this option entry fees are included Pickup included
Without Entry Fees
  • Air conditioned vehicle: You will be using an air conditioned car/minivan for the transfer to and from Nairobi Picnic lunch: You will be having picnic lunch and special dietary requirements are available Open Safari Landcruiser jeep: You will be using an open 4x4 Safari Landcruiser jeep with a pop up roof for easy viewing of animals during the game drive Driver/guide: You will be using a local Maasai Driver/Guide who was born there for the game drive Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included900 min

Pick up from your Hotel or Residence in Nairobi at 5:00am for Maasai Mara Game Reserve in a private vehicle. You will have a brief stop for breakfast at 8am on the way or you can carry picnic breakfast. 0900hrs: Arrive in Maasai Mara Game drives start at the Sekenani Gate all the way to the Maasai Mara river. Maasai Mara Reserve is the most popular tourism destination in Kenya. The annual wildebeest’s migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November. Hardly can a visitor miss to spot the big five. 1300hrs: You will enjoy packed picnic lunch under a tree shade overlooking the vast landscape of the park, alternatively upon request we are happy to reserve buffet lunch for you at the Keekorok Lodge at an extra 25 USD per person. 1430hrs: A short early afternoon game viewing drive as we exit the park 1600hrs: Depart the park and start the drive back to Nairobi. 2000hrs:Arrive back in Nairobi and transfer back to your hotel.

Highlights

Picnic Lunch(all dietary provisions)
Game drive using an open Safari Landcruiser 4x4 jeep with a pop up roof
Transport to and from Nairobi in an air conditioned vehicle
Bottled mineral water

What's included

Included
Picnic Lunch(all dietary provisions)
Game drive using an open Safari Landcruiser 4x4 jeep with a pop up roof
Transport to and from Nairobi in an air conditioned vehicle
Bottled mineral water
Not included
Tips/Gratuities(Optional)
Optional Buffet lunch at the Keekorok/Ashnil lodge at at 30 USD per person upon early request
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Maasai Mara Entrance fees (January to June)per person
Maasai Mara Entrance fees (July to December)per person USD 200.00 per person
Optional Maasai village visit @ 20 USD per person

Pickup Locations & Times

All hotels and residence within Nairobi apartments villa

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(58)

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417judyk
July 20, 2026
Maasai Mara One Day Tour

My husband and I had an incredible Masai Mara experience! An immensely, huge thank you to Patrick, who took great care of us from pickup to drop-off and made sure everything ran smoothly. Patrick is not only warm hearted but also very knowledgeable about Kenya and the game reserve itself. We also appreciate Daniel, our guide in the reserve, whose knowledge and keen eye for wildlife made this amazing game drive unforgettable. Both Patrick and Daniel went above and beyond to make this a truly memorable experience. Thank you for your professionalism, kindness, and dedication. It truly shows that you both love the work that you do and do it with such passion and commitment. We highly recommend this 1-day tour to anyone visiting the Masai Mara but with limited time to spend in Kenya! Thank you, Patrick and Daniel!

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511waqqasb
May 5, 2026
Maasai mara trip

We had an incredible experience on our Maasai Mara trip, all thanks to our amazing guide, Joash. From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what he does. Traveling with a group of friends, we appreciated how he made the journey both fun and seamless. Joash has an impressive understanding of the wildlife and the ecosystem, and he made sure we didn’t miss any of the highlights. His sharp eye helped us spot animals we would have easily overlooked, and he always positioned us perfectly for the best views and photos.

Operator response

Hello Waqq, Hope you are doing well Thank you so much for writing back to us about your tour to Maasai mara. We are glad you had an incredible experience and spotted the animals. I will share your great feedback with your driver/guide Joash and Joseph who made your experience fun and seamless. Warm regards Daisy

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minghuiy88
March 1, 2026
excellent

Joash is very punctual and friendly, and he drives excellently. We were very satisfied with the ride to Maasai Mara National Park.

Operator response

Hello Hope you are well Thank you for writing back to us about your excellent tour to Maasai mara. We are happy that you were satisfied with the ride with Joash and Maasai mara reserve. Best regards Daisy

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leewJ8679HB
February 12, 2026
A day trip to Maasai Mara

The two drivers served great, on-demand and showed me a lot of animals. The park was not as dusty as Amboseli's and the timing was reasonable.

Operator response

Hello Lee, Hope you are well Thank you for writing back to us this great review. We are happy you had a nice tour to Maasai Mara and saw many animlas. Best regards Daisy

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Anna O
February 8, 2026
An unforgettable day in Maasai Mara

This day tour to Maasai Mara was absolutely wonderful. Everything was perfectly organized - comfortable, friendly, interesting, and very caring. The drive from Nairobi was smooth and easy, and I felt relaxed from the very beginning. Patrick was incredibly polite and attentive, which allowed me to fully unwind and just enjoy the experience. I truly felt taken care of throughout the whole day🥹☺️ Daniel has amazing knowledge about wildlife and did his absolute best to show me every animal I asked for - and we really saw them all. We were lucky enough to see two lions right at the beginning, then a cheetah, families of elephants, giraffes, zebras, and so many more 🦁🐆🦒🐘🦓🐃🦬🦜 His passion and effort made the safari truly special The lunch was also fantastic - I never imagined I would have a picnic next to a giraffe in my life! It was such a magical moment🥹 Thank you so much for this unforgettable experience. I spent an incredible day and will remember it forever. Highly recommended!

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Operator response

Hello Anna, Thank you so much for writing back ro us this well detailed review about your day tour to Maasai Mara. We are glad you had an unforgettable day. Seeing the lions,cheetahs,elephants,giraffes,zebras and many more animals. Thank you for recommendng us and you are welcome to book with us anytime you want a lifetime experience. I will share your wonderful feedback with your driver and guuide Patrick and Danel. Best regards Daisy

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Wander00356890505
January 27, 2026
The best you want to experience in nature. . .

Best as it was. . . The best driver. . . The best guide. . The best nature Human has been reserved. . .

Operator response

Thank you for writing back to us about your tour to Masai mara. We are glad everything was best and you had the best experience with nature. Best regards Daisy

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F4059PAvickym
January 27, 2026
An unforgettable and magical experience

Fantastic trip from start to finish - our driver Patrick was excellent and very Freud my and knowledgeable… our guide inside the park, Daniel, was also brilliant - and we got to see so many animals - I didn’t even imagine I’d get so close to lions!! Thank you so much for an amazing experience 🙏

Operator response

Hello, Thank you for your feedback about your tour to masai mara. We are glad you had a magical and fantastic experience seeing many animals and seeing the lions so close. I will share your great feedback with your driver Patrick and guide Gomez. Warm regards Daisy

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G9507GKangelaw
December 27, 2025
Solo trip to the Maasai Masa

My tour to the Maasai Masa game reserve was amazing from start to finish. Patrick was my driver and picked me up from my Hotel on time. Throughout the trip he was very knowledgeable about the area and shared the history of landmarks and roads we traveled. He knows the roads very well so we arrived on time and safely. Daniel was my tour guide and he was great! He went above and beyond to make sure I saw all the animals up close. I highly recommend Patrick and Daniel if you want a fun, safe and exciting tour of the Maasai Masa!

Operator response

Thank you Angela for writing to us about your solo tour to Masai mara. We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing tour and saw all animals up close. I will share your great feedback with your guide Daniel and driver Patrick. Warm regards Daisy

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atanranshes
November 11, 2025
Great experience

Amazing value for money. The guide was knowledgeable and flexible to fit our schedule. I will recommend if you are visiting Kenya.

Operator response

Hello Atanranshe, Thank you for writing back to us this great review and recommending our service and product. We are glad you had an amazing and great experience during your Day Tour to Maasai Mara. We appreciate your feedback and this wonderful response. Warm regards Daisy

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charlespetero2025
November 9, 2025
Lifetime experience

Highly recommended! Can see the animals upclose.... amazing experience with great service. Patrick,the driver from Nairobi, highly recommended to start as early as 4 am as the animals are mostly active in the morning.. and he was right. Daniel took me to the game park and he was an expert.

Operator response

Thank you Charles for writing back to us and letting us know about your experience at Maasai Mara. We are glad that you had a lifetime experience and that you saw animals upclose. I will share this wonderful feedback with your driver and guide Patrick and Daniel. Warm regards Daisy

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