Nairobi Departure & Flight to the Mara

Your safari begins with a hotel or airport pick-up in Nairobi, followed by a transfer to the domestic airstrip for your flight into the world-famous Masai Mara. As you take off, enjoy breathtaking aerial views over the Great Rift Valley, where escarpments, farmland, and vast savannah plains gradually give way to untouched wilderness.

Luggage Allowance for this flight: 

15kg luggage allowance per person (soft-sided bags recommended). Any excess luggage can be safely stored at your Nairobi hotel or at the domestic airport where storage with complimentary lockers are available. 

Arrival in Masai Mara and First Game Drive

On arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by your expert Maasai driver-guide, who will be waiting with a packed lunch from the camp. Your safari begins immediately with a afternoon game drive across the open plains of the Masai Mara, offering your first chance to encounter its iconic wildlife.

Your Home in the Mara: Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Tented Camp – All-Inclusive Riverside Retreat

Your home in the Mara is Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Tented Camp, an exclusive riverside retreat along the Mara River with only 20 tents. From the moment you arrive, you are welcomed with a refreshing drink and enjoy a seamless all-inclusive stay, including all meals, selected drinks, and personalised service throughout. Each spacious tent features a private deck overlooking the river or bush, where wildlife is often seen passing by, allowing you to fully relax and immerse yourself in the safari experience.

Full-Day Safari Adventure in the Masai Mara

After an early breakfast, set out for an unforgettable full-day safari across the vast plains of the Masai Mara in search of the Big Five and the reserve’s extraordinary wildlife. Accompanied by your expert Maasai guide, you will explore remote corners of the Mara, following fresh wildlife tracks and adapting the route to real-time animal movements for the best possible sightings.

From prides of lions resting beneath acacia trees to elephants crossing the open savannah and cheetahs scanning the plains for prey, every game drive is unique and filled with anticipation. The changing landscapes and abundance of wildlife create an immersive safari experience unlike anywhere else in Africa.

To maximise your time in the wilderness, you will enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the bush with freshly prepared lunch boxes from the camp, allowing you to stay out longer and fully experience the rhythm of the Mara without returning to camp midday.

Sundowner Experience in the Wild

As the day draws to a close, enjoy one of Africa’s most iconic safari traditions, a sundowner in the wilderness. Relax with refreshing drinks as the African sun sets across the plains, painting the sky in rich shades of gold, orange, and crimson.

Return to camp after sunset, where a beautifully prepared dinner and the magical atmosphere of the African night await.

Sunrise Game Drive in a Private Conservancy

Your final day begins with an early morning coffee before heading out for a sunrise game drive in a private conservancy bordering the Masai Mara. Away from the busier sections of the reserve, this exclusive area offers a quieter and more intimate safari experience with fewer vehicles and exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities.

As the golden morning light spreads across the savannah, you may encounter elephants roaming the plains, giraffes silhouetted against the horizon, or predators returning from a night hunt. The peaceful atmosphere and untouched landscapes create a truly special final safari experience and often deliver some of the most memorable sightings of the journey.

Breakfast at Camp & Guided Walking Safari

Return to camp for a relaxed breakfast before setting out on a guided walking safari within the conservancy. Accompanied by an expert guide, experience the Mara from a completely different perspective as you explore on foot. Discover animal tracks, native plants, birdlife, and the smaller details of the ecosystem often missed during game drives, creating a deeper connection to the wilderness around you.

Return to Nairobi

After the walking safari, collect your picnic lunch boxes before transferring to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi. As your aircraft lifts above the Mara, enjoy one final aerial view of the endless plains below—a fitting farewell to an unforgettable luxury safari experience.