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HomeRoad TripsMaasai Mara
Road Trip

Maasai Mara

4 days · Round trip from Nairobi

Kenya's most famous reserve: Big Five game drives, and from July to October the Great Migration's river crossings.

  • 540 km
  • 4 days
  • 4x4 required
  • Jul–Oct for the Great Migration

Price
On request

Depends on travel style, group size and season.

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  • Self-drive, our fleet or a convoy
  • Flexible start dates
  • 24/7 roadside support
  • Secure booking
Route MapItineraryTravel StylesChecklistMore Trips
NaivashaMount KenyaAmboseliMaasai MaraThe CoastCape Town
KajiadoThika50 kmNairobiMai MahiuNarokMaasai Mara
Round trip from Nairobi
km540 km

4 days · 4x4 required

Route at a Glance

540 kmTotal distance
≈ 11 hDriving time
4 daysTrip length
4x4 requiredVehicle
  1. Nairobi → Mai MahiuAbout 1.5 h on the road60 km
  2. Mai Mahiu → NarokAbout 1.5 h on the road85 km
  3. Narok → Maasai MaraAbout 2.5 h on the road125 km
  4. Maasai Mara → NairobiAbout 5.5 h on the road270 km

Distances and driving times are approximate.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Nairobi to the Mara

    Rift Valley viewpoint, lunch in Narok, then an evening game drive.

    270 km
  2. Day 2
    Full-day game drive

    Big Five country with a picnic lunch, and the Mara River in migration season.

  3. Day 3
    Balloon & culture

    Optional sunrise hot-air balloon, a Maasai village visit and a sunset drive.

  4. Day 4
    Back to Nairobi

    Last morning drive, then the road home via Narok.

    270 km

Pack & Bring

  • Neutral-coloured clothing
  • Binoculars & camera with zoom
  • Warm layer for dawn drives
  • Cash for the village visit

Self-Drive Vehicle Kit

Recommended if you're driving yourself or joining a convoy.

  • Full tank & a spare jerrycan
  • Spare tyre, jack & wheel spanner
  • Tow rope & basic tools
  • Two warning triangles
  • Logbook, licence & insurance papers

Your way

Choose How You Travel This Route

Self-Drive Your Own Vehicle

4x4 required. The last stretch to the gates is rough.

Available · 4x4 required
PriceOn request
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Ride in Our Fleet

Land Cruiser for small groups, tour truck for big ones.

Available on this route
PriceOn request
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Join a Tag-Along Convoy

Mechanic support on the rough final stretch.

Available on this route
PriceOn request
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