3 days · Maasai Mara National Reserve itinerary

Maasai Mara Classic Safari: The Perfect Itinerary

A first safari to the Mara? Game drives and big cats. Here is how to spend the perfect trip — with the best-rated safaris to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Game drive
  2. 2Big cats
  3. 3Sundowner
  4. 4Camp

The game drives

Dawn and dusk drives across the plains.

The big cats

Tracking lions, leopards and cheetahs.

The camp

Nights under the stars in the Mara.

Maasai Mara classic safari — FAQ

How long is a classic Mara safari?
Most run three days, with camps and daily game drives.
What is the best Mara safari?
A multi-day game-drive safari tracking the Big Five.
Do safaris include accommodation?
Yes — most include camps or lodges and meals.