5 Day Maasai Mara Big Cat Safari
Masai Mara
Best Of Kenya Safari
This 8-day safari offers a rich and varied experience of Kenya’s wildlife, cultures, and landscapes—combining exclusive conservancies with some of the country’s most iconic national parks. Beginning in the remote Selenkay Conservancy, adjacent to Amboseli National Park, you’ll enjoy an off-the-beaten-path safari among elephants, big cats, and Maasai communities, far from the crowds. Continue north to the dramatic terrain of Samburu, home to the unique ‘Samburu Special Five’, including Grevy’s zebra and gerenuk. Then head south to the rolling plains of the Mara ecosystem, where you’ll stay within the award-winning Ol Kinyei Conservancy, a haven for lion, leopard, and cheetah.
With a mix of game drives, night safaris, guided bush walks, and cultural encounters, this carefully crafted itinerary is ideal for those seeking a deeper, more meaningful connection to Kenya’s wildlife and wilderness. You’ll stay in small, eco-friendly camps that blend comfort with a light footprint, and your visit directly supports local conservation and community initiatives.
Whether it’s spotting elephants against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro, encountering Samburu’s rare species, or watching the sun set over the Mara after a thrilling day of wildlife viewing, this journey promises a truly authentic and unforgettable Kenyan safari.
Itinerary in Detail
DAY BY DAY
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Tour Experiences
Day 1
You will be picked up from Nairobi Airport or central Nairobi and transferred to Nairobi Tented Camp, an exceptional alternative to conventional hotel stays in the bustling city center. Â Nestled within the lush woodlands of Karen, ideally located for visits to Nairobi National Park, the Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre and other attractions.
Overnight at Nairobi Tented Camp (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)
Day 2
Start your day with an early breakfast before transferring by road to the Porini Amboseli Camp, with an exciting game drive en route. You will arrive in time for check-in and lunch.
After lunch, embark on an escorted walk to a nearby Maasai village to gain valuable insights into the way of life of the communities residing outside the Selenkay Conservancy. Following your visit, you will return to the Selenkay Conservancy, known for its diverse wildlife. Expect to see big cats, elephants, and a variety of species, including large populations of giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Additionally, you may encounter less common animals such as the long-necked gerenuk gazelle, lesser kudu, and African wildcat.
As the day winds down, enjoy a sundowner at a scenic location with breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro. The evening continues with a thrilling night game drive before returning to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight at Porini Amboseli Camp.
Day 3
Enjoy game drives viewing the best of Selenkay Conservancy. Time is also spent in Amboseli National Park.Â
Overnight at Porini Amboseli Camp.
Day 4
Early breakfast and then drive into Amboseli park and on to the airstrip to fly to Samburu, arriving by 1 pm for lunch at the Ashnil Samburu Camp, where you will stay for 2 nights. Afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve.
Overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp.
Day 5
A full day to enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Samburu National Park.
Overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp.
Day 6
Check out after breakfast and transfer to the airstrip for the  flight to Olseki Airstrip in the Maasai Mara.  Porini Mara Camp staff will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to camp for 3 nights (fully inclusive of meals, beer, wine, soft drinks, mineral water, gin & tonics, day and night game drives, guided walks, sundowners and park fees) . After lunch take an afternoon game drive in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy, stopping at a scenic point for a sundowner. Dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Day 7
*Optional Balloon Safari and Champagne Breakfast.
Following an early breakfast, take a game drive into the Masai Mara National Reserve or the Ol Kinyei Conservancy and Naboisho Conservancy Return to camp in the late afternoon, after a picnic lunch in the Reserve. Later, head out on an evening game drive within Ol Kinyei Conservancy – stopping at a viewpoint for a sundowner. Continue on a night game drive looking for nocturnal animals. Dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Note:Â From July 1 to September 30, a one-day fee to view the Migration in the Reserve is already included in your package.
Day 8
Begin your day with an early morning game drive in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy, returning to Porini Mara Camp for breakfast. You will transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to either the international airport or a Nairobi hotel.
(please note that hotel accommodation is not included but can be arranged for an additional fee).
You may choose to add extra nights at any of the Porini Camps. Alternatively, consider extending your stay by flying to the Kenya Coast or the  Island of Zanzibar, where you can unwind on the pristine white beaches of the Indian Ocean.
Tour Experiences
Day 1
You will be picked up from Nairobi Airport or central Nairobi and transferred to Nairobi Tented Camp, an exceptional alternative to conventional hotel stays in the bustling city center. Â Nestled within the lush woodlands of Karen, ideally located for visits to Nairobi National Park, the Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre and other attractions.
Overnight at Nairobi Tented Camp (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)
Day 2
Start your day with an early breakfast before transferring by road to the Porini Amboseli Camp, with an exciting game drive en route. You will arrive in time for check-in and lunch.
After lunch, embark on an escorted walk to a nearby Maasai village to gain valuable insights into the way of life of the communities residing outside the Selenkay Conservancy. Following your visit, you will return to the Selenkay Conservancy, known for its diverse wildlife. Expect to see big cats, elephants, and a variety of species, including large populations of giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Additionally, you may encounter less common animals such as the long-necked gerenuk gazelle, lesser kudu, and African wildcat.
As the day winds down, enjoy a sundowner at a scenic location with breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro. The evening continues with a thrilling night game drive before returning to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight at Porini Amboseli Camp.
Day 3
Enjoy game drives viewing the best of Selenkay Conservancy. Time is also spent in Amboseli National Park.Â
Overnight at Porini Amboseli Camp.
Day 4
Early breakfast and then drive into Amboseli park and on to the airstrip to fly to Samburu, arriving by 1 pm for lunch at the Ashnil Samburu Camp, where you will stay for 2 nights. Afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve.
Overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp.
Day 5
A full day to enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Samburu National Park.
Overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp.
Day 6
Check out after breakfast and transfer to the airstrip for the  flight to Olseki Airstrip in the Maasai Mara.  Porini Mara Camp staff will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to camp for 3 nights (fully inclusive of meals, beer, wine, soft drinks, mineral water, gin & tonics, day and night game drives, guided walks, sundowners and park fees) . After lunch take an afternoon game drive in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy, stopping at a scenic point for a sundowner. Dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Day 7
*Optional Balloon Safari and Champagne Breakfast.
Following an early breakfast, take a game drive into the Masai Mara National Reserve or the Ol Kinyei Conservancy and Naboisho Conservancy Return to camp in the late afternoon, after a picnic lunch in the Reserve. Later, head out on an evening game drive within Ol Kinyei Conservancy – stopping at a viewpoint for a sundowner. Continue on a night game drive looking for nocturnal animals. Dinner and overnight at Porini Mara Camp.
Note:Â From July 1 to September 30, a one-day fee to view the Migration in the Reserve is already included in your package.
Day 8
Begin your day with an early morning game drive in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy, returning to Porini Mara Camp for breakfast. You will transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to either the international airport or a Nairobi hotel.
(please note that hotel accommodation is not included but can be arranged for an additional fee).
You may choose to add extra nights at any of the Porini Camps. Alternatively, consider extending your stay by flying to the Kenya Coast or the  Island of Zanzibar, where you can unwind on the pristine white beaches of the Indian Ocean.
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