This 4 Days Maasai Mara & Kakamega Forest Safari is our short Kenya Safari taking you on an adventure to Masai Mara National Reserve – the most iconic reserve in Africa and home to the Big Five and Wildebeest and Kakamega Forest a great birding destination.
Highlights of 4 Days Maasai Mara & Kakamega Forest Safari
- Day 1: Transfer To Masai Mara And Afternoon Game Drive
- Day 2: Maasai Mara Full Day Game Drive
- Day 3: Masai Village Visit and Transfer to Kakamega Forest
- Day 4: Guided Nature Walk in Kakamega Forest – Departure
Detailed itinerary of 4 Days Maasai Mara & Kakamega Forest Safari
Day 1: Transfer To Masai Mara And Afternoon Game Drive
To start your Kenya Safari to Masai Mara and Kakamega Forest, our representative – your safari driver guide will pick you up and embark on a journey to Masai Mara National Reserve with a drive through the Rift Valley Escarpment and Narok Town where you will get a chance to interact with the local Masai People.
When you arrive in the reserve, you will head to your lodge for lunch with a drive through the park. The drive through the will welcome you with wildlife views like zebras, Warthogs, Wildebeests, Monkeys and Baboons and Giraffes. check in at the hotel, have lunch and drive for to your first game drive, enjoy views of Elephants, Lions, Giraffes, Zebras, Kobs, Leopards, Buffaloes, Antelopes among many others.
Later after this exciting game drive in Masai Mara you will drive back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight at Mara Sentrim Camp
Day 2: Maasai Mara Full Day Game Drive
You will have an early morning breakfast followed by a full day game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve. On morning and afternoon game drives in the endless plains of Masai Mara, the reserve is home to some of the iconic wildlife species in Africa including the Big 5 – lion, leopards, buffaloes, elephants and rhinos and the Great Wildebeest Migration among others.
Along the game drive, you will have stops to enjoy the fascinating views of Masai Mara and its endless plains and have picnic lunch along the Mara River.
Later continue exploring the endless plains of Masai Mara till evening. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Mara Sentrim Camp.
Day 3: Masai Village Visit and Transfer to Kakamega Forest
Have early breakfast and head to the Masai Village for a cultural visit and experience the stable pastoral culture of this oldest inhabitants of East Africa – the Maasai. You will be fascinated by the Maasai Men who stand tall and proud of their culture. The Maasai women are bejeweled with bright beaded earrings and adorned with the brilliant red, blue and purple patterns of the Shukas and scarves they wear. This will be a 2 hours’ activity full with traditional songs, dances, cultural practices and a community walk.

Depart Masai Mara and embark on a drive to Kakamega Forest with en-route lunch. Arrive in the afternoon, check in at your lodge and spend the night.
Day 4: Guided Nature Walk in Kakamega Forest – Departure
Wake up early for breakfast and head to Kakemega Forest for a guided nature walk. Kakamega Forest is the only remnant in Kenya of the once great tropical rainforest that stretched across Central Africa, the forest is home to several hundreds of bird species making it an Important Bird Area (IBA). There are also snakes, primates, butterflies and countless tree species and nature glades as well as the rare De Brazza monkey.
During the guided walk through high canopies, you will experience silence that is only broken by bird calls or the chatter of monkey troops or occasionally a gurgle of a nearby stream. The cool crisp serene forest environment makes it a perfect retreat from the daily hustle and bustle of the city. After this amazing experience lasting approximately 3 hours, you will embark on a journey back to Nairobi with en-route lunch. Your driver will drop you off at the airport for your departure flight back home.
End of 4 Days Maasai Mara & Kakamega Forest Safari
Optional activities
Hot air balloon – 500 USD per person
Inclusions
- Park fees
- Accommodation for 3 nights
- Meals on full board basis
- Pick up and drop off in Nairobi
- Game viewing experience
- Vehicle and experienced guide
- On ground transportation