Day Tour to Maasai Mara Reserve From Nairobi
Overview
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12 hours
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An ideal option for travelers short on time this full-day safari tour covers the highlights of Maasai Mara National Park in a single day. 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.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Pick up from your hotel or residence in Nairobi at 4:00 AM. and drive towards Maasai Mara in a private vehicle. You may have breakfast along the way or carry a picnic breakfast at your own expense. At 09:00 AM Arrive at Sekenani Gate Maasai Mara Game Reserve and Begin an extensive game drive covering the open plains all the way towards the Mara River. Maasai Mara is Kenya’s most popular wildlife destination, located in the Great Rift Valley and known for its vast open grasslands and high concentration of wildlife. It is famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration, where over 1.5 million wildebeest migrate between July and November. Visitors have a high chance of spotting the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino). At 01:00 PM you will Enjoy a complimentary packed lunch box provided by Valent Tours. After lunch, continue with a short game drive as you exit the park, then start the journey back to Nairobi.Arrive back in Nairobi and drop off at your hotel or residence.
What‘s Included
Driver and fuel
Game Drive in a 4x4 Landcruiser jeep
pick up and drop off
bottled water
Transport from Nairobi to Maasai Mara in a private vehicle
Complimentary lunch box offered by Valent Tours
Meals & Drinks
Maasai Village
Tips
Maasai Mara Park fees( July to December)USD 200 per person per day
Maasai Mara Park fees(January to June)USD 100 per person per day
Pickup points
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Options
With Park fees
With entry Fees: Remains the same: The activity remains the same, this option entry fees are included
Pickup included
Without Entry Fees
4x4 landcruiser for game drive
Pickup included
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Big 5 Core Memories Were Made!
FarAway15642371891,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my first solo tour that I’ve booked via TripAdvisor and it was incredible! Lemein was a wonderful tour guide! Big 5 core memories were made
Day trip masai mara unforgettable
G57YNdanielt,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The safari was fabulous and we thanks valent driver/guide for the happiest journey we never had....we saw the big five at maasai mara national reserve that's elephant, giraffe,lion, cheetah and rhinos.....I therefore recommend him to any client who want to go to maasai mara national reserve
Happy and full of Exploration of Maasai Mara
kasosim,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the best experience in maasai mara, I saw all the big five, we also had the best guide Hamisi he was always there for us, I highly recommend people to travel with home
My day trip to maasai mara
saningot,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the best experience in maasai, touring inside the game reserve with alot of wildlife was amazing, I selected a good company which is valent. They provide best guides/drivers and I highly recommend valent for you, thank you
Unforgettable maasai mara trip
sospeterl2026,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to maasai and we had best experience touring maasai mara reserve with valent tours. Our guide hamisi is true and gentle guide he is excellent we saw all big five and I will always recommend valent for you
Day tour maasai mara
James sambuarap S,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent cool calm and knowledgeable guide we had a great day trip to maasai mara with valent, likely we spotted all big five n Small faive highly recommend this tour
Day tour to mara
johnkL2107LG,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best safaris I’ve ever experienced. The Maasai Mara day trip was unforgettable—amazing wildlife, beautiful scenery, and a truly rewarding adventure.
Masai Mara Day Trip
V5719VEmiket,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a long day but totally worth it. Masai Mara is amazing. Valent gave us a good price, great communication and an unforgettable day out.
Maasai mara trip
sebastiankeretom,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the best experience in maasai mara, i choose the best company for my trip which is valent, the guides are professional and humble I will like to recommend this for any one who is going to maasai mara
My day tour to maasai mara
samuellV1718XY,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My tour to maasai mara was amazing, I enjoyed it, it creates memories of life and I would like to come again and again,, my guide Hamisi was such a nice guide and i highly recommend him for trips
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