About this expedition
Kenya’s Maasai Mara forms part of the grassland ecosystem shared with the Serengeti. Its rolling plains are Maasai country. One strand of its conservation history sits in the Mara Triangle: when the Mara Conservancy began work there in 2001, it recorded just one known black rhino in that sector.
Five nights in the Mara with four full safari days. Road transfers from Nairobi on the first day and back on the sixth day; no arrival-day safari.
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23–28 January 20276 days / 5 nightsPer person, twin sharing: USD 2,700Single occupancy: USD 3,30030 January–4 February 20276 days / 5 nightsPer person, twin sharing: USD 2,700Single occupancy: USD 3,300Journey highlights
- Four full safari days
- A boutique tented camp on the Mara plains
- Optional balloon safari and village visit are extra
The experience
Five nights in a luxury en-suite tented camp in the Mara.
- Price basis: Per person, twin sharing · ex Nairobi
Your days in the wild
Day 1 · Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Meet at Nairobi airport at 08:00 and travel by road to the Mara. Settle into camp; no safari is scheduled today.
Day 2 · A full day in the Mara
Explore the reserve on a full-day safari, following wildlife activity and photographic opportunities with time for meals.
Day 3 · A full day in the Mara
Explore the reserve on a full-day safari, following wildlife activity and photographic opportunities with time for meals.
Day 4 · A full day in the Mara
Explore the reserve on a full-day safari, following wildlife activity and photographic opportunities with time for meals.
Day 5 · A full day in the Mara
Explore the reserve on a full-day safari, following wildlife activity and photographic opportunities with time for meals.
Day 6 · Return to Nairobi
Breakfast at camp, then road transfer to Nairobi for onward travel.
Inclusions & exclusions
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Five nights in an en-suite luxury tented camp.
- Nairobi airport–Mara–airport road transfers.
- Four full-day safaris, park and driver fees.
- Meals from breakfast on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 6.
Not included
- International and domestic flights, travel insurance, vaccinations and medical requirements.
- Optional village visits, balloon flights and charter flights.
- Tips, personal expenses and anything not listed in the package.
- 5% GST and applicable TCS.
What to expect from this tour
Maasai Mara
Look for lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo. Black rhino completes the Big Five but is particularly elusive. On these January and February departures, think resident wildlife, open skies and long views rather than counting on a migration crossing.
In your viewfinder. Try one frame wide enough to show the distance between predator and prey. Then watch for the moment one notices the other.
Wildlife moves freely. Your guide follows local access rules and the conditions on the day.
Wildlife to look for
A field checklist for this route. Some subjects are elusive or seasonal; sightings depend on habitat, access and the day.
- Lion
- African elephant
- African buffalo
- Leopard
- Cheetah
- Spotted hyena
- Plains zebra
- Blue wildebeest
- Masai giraffe
- Common eland
- Impala
- Thomson’s gazelle
- Grant’s gazelle
- Common warthog
- Olive baboon
- Vervet monkey
- Common ostrich
- Secretarybird
- Lilac-breasted roller
- Black rhinoceros
Key Essentials
Connectivity
If you want mobile data, compare roaming with a local SIM or compatible eSIM before arrival. Check activation requirements and coverage for the route. Download your itinerary for offline use.
What to pack or hire
Bring a spare battery, memory cards, a dust cover and binoculars. Ask about luggage limits and space for a long lens before renting camera equipment.
What to budget separately
Use this departure’s inclusions and exclusions to check transfers, flights, insurance, tips, camera fees and optional activities. Ask us for a written price before adding an extra.
Booking terms
Payment terms
- Per person, twin sharing · ex Nairobi: USD 2,700. Booking amount: USD 675. Remaining balance: USD 2,025.
- Single occupancy: USD 3,300. Booking amount: USD 825. Remaining balance: USD 2,475.
- Reserve your seat with 25% of the quoted trip price. Rupee deposits are rounded to the nearest ₹1,000; dollar deposits are calculated in USD to the nearest cent.
- The remaining balance is due 60 days before departure. For bookings made 60 days or less before departure, the full price is due when you book.
Cancellation policy
- Email info@shuttermonks.com to cancel. The date we receive your written notice determines the cancellation period.
- More than 60 days before departure: we retain half of the booking deposit. The rest of the deposit and any additional balance paid are refundable.
- 60 days or less before departure: the full tour price is non-refundable.
Important journey notes
- Single occupancy: USD 3,300.
- Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. The sequence of activities may change with permits, weather and local conditions; final arrangements are confirmed before booking.