Kenya · Middle East & Africa
Nairobi & Maasai Mara
Fly in for a Big Five safari and the Great Migration.
Best time
July–October (Migration) or January–February (dry).
Stay
6 nights
From US
16h from NYC (via ADD/AMS)
Lang / Cur
Swahili + English · Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Nairobi is your safari base — 45 min from Wilson Airport to Maasai Mara light aircraft, and elephants + giraffes on the city edge before you fly out.
01
Highlights
- 01Maasai Mara Big Five game drives
- 02Great Migration river crossings (July–Oct)
- 03David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
- 04Giraffe Centre in Karen
- 05Karen Blixen Museum + Ngong Hills
02
Where to stay
KarenWestlandsMaasai Mara camps
03
6-day itinerary
- 01Nairobi
Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick, Karen Blixen Museum.
- 02Fly Mara
Light aircraft to Maasai Mara, afternoon game drive.
- 03Mara
Full-day game drives; Mara River if migration season.
- 04Mara
Balloon safari sunrise + Maasai village visit.
- 05Return
Morning drive, fly back to Nairobi.
- 06Home
Last-minute shopping, evening flight.
04
Local intelligence
- 01Book a reputable safari operator with vehicles that guarantee window seats.
- 02Yellow fever vaccination required for entry; malaria prophylaxis recommended.
- 03Bring binoculars + zoom lens; USD tips for guides ($20–50/day).
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