Kenya · Safari & City · 7 Days

Nairobi & the Maasai Mara

Champagne game drives, a sunrise balloon safari and Nairobi's finest, all arranged for you.

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Duration7 days · 6 nights
Starting From$6,999 pp
Best TimeJuly – October
VisaFree for most African passports
Flights FromYour home city

The Journey

Africa's most iconic safari

Start in Nairobi with its museums, giraffes and great restaurants, then fly into the Maasai Mara, home of the Great Migration. You'll stay on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, track the Big Five with expert guides, and float over the plains at sunrise. Every flight, transfer and detail is handled, so you simply arrive.

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Balloon Safari

A pre-dawn flight over the Mara, followed by a bush breakfast.

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Big Five Game Drives

Morning and evening drives with expert guides, including a champagne sundowner.

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Nairobi Highlights

The Karen Blixen Museum, the Giraffe Centre and Nairobi National Park.

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Cultural Evenings

A cultural dinner, a Maasai performance and the famous Carnivore restaurant.

A pride of lions resting in the grass Wildebeest crossing the Mara River during the Great Migration Giraffes and zebras together on the savanna A hot-air balloon drifting over zebras at sunrise

Day by Day

Your itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Nairobi

Morning

Arrive in Nairobi. Meet-and-greet at the airport.

Afternoon

Check in at The Hemingways Hotel.

Evening

Rest and settle in.

Stay: The Hemingways Hotel · Meals: Dinner

Day 2

Nairobi City Tour

Morning

Visit the Karen Blixen Museum.

Afternoon

The Giraffe Centre and Nairobi National Park.

Evening

Dinner at Talisman, Karen's acclaimed garden restaurant.

Stay: The Hemingways Hotel · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Fly to the Maasai Mara

Morning

Transfer to the airport and take the flight to the Maasai Mara.

Afternoon

Arrive at Angama Mara for lunch and rest.

Evening

Sunset game drive.

Stay: Angama Mara (or similar) · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Big Five Game Drives

Morning

Early-morning game drive.

Afternoon

Back to the lodge for lunch and rest.

Evening

Evening game drive with champagne.

Stay: Angama Mara (or similar) · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Balloon Safari

Morning

Pre-dawn hot-air balloon safari, then a bush breakfast.

Afternoon

Free time at the lodge.

Evening

Dinner and a cultural performance.

Stay: Angama Mara (or similar) · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Return to Nairobi

Morning

Flight back to Nairobi.

Afternoon

Shopping at the Yaya Centre.

Evening

Farewell dinner at Carnivore.

Stay: The Hemingways Hotel · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

Departure

Morning

Last-minute shopping.

Afternoon

Transfer to the airport.

Evening

Fly home.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Where You'll Stay

Handpicked hotels

An elegant colonial-style hotel lounge in Nairobi
Nairobi · 3 nights

The Hemingways Hotel

A boutique all-suite hotel in leafy Karen, with views of the Ngong Hills and a quiet, colonial-era elegance.

A safari lodge pool overlooking the bush
Maasai Mara · 3 nights

Angama Mara (or similar)

Glass-fronted suites on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, looking straight down over the Mara plains.

The Details

What's included

Included

  • Return flights from your home city (economy or business class)
  • Flights between Nairobi and the Maasai Mara
  • Airport transfers
  • 6 nights in luxury 4–5 star hotels and lodges
  • Daily breakfast and the meals listed in the itinerary
  • Expert guides for city tours and excursions
  • Game drives, the balloon safari and the activities listed
  • Horizons Africa support, 24 hours a day

Not Included

  • Travel insurance (required for all bookings)
  • Yellow fever vaccination and any other medical requirements
  • Tips for guides and hotel staff
  • Drinks and meals not listed
  • Personal shopping and optional extras

Good to Know

Before you travel

Visa

Most African passport holders, including those from Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire, visit Kenya visa-free for up to 90 days. Other passports, such as US and UK, need an online eTA before travel. We confirm what applies to you. See the visa guide by passport.

Health

A yellow fever certificate is commonly required, and malaria prevention is recommended. Please speak to your doctor before you travel.

Insurance

Comprehensive travel insurance is required for every booking. We can recommend a provider.

Best Time

July to October is Great Migration season. January to March is also excellent, with fewer crowds.

What to Pack

Light, neutral-coloured clothing, a warm layer for early game drives, sun protection, comfortable shoes and something smart for dinners.

Make It Yours

Every itinerary can be tailored. Add Zanzibar for a beach finish, extend your stay, or travel as a private group.

How It Works

Booking with Horizons Africa

Enquire

Tell us your dates, who's travelling and what you'd love to do.

Your Proposal

Within 24 hours you'll receive a tailored itinerary and a full quote.

Secure Your Trip

Confirm with a 25–30% deposit, with the balance due 60–70 days before travel. We then book your flights, hotels and visas.

Travel

Receive your travel pack and simply arrive. We're on call throughout.

Ready When You Are

Let's plan your Kenya journey

Share your dates and we'll send a personalised proposal within 24 hours, with no obligation.

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‘From’ prices are per person sharing. Your quote reflects your own departure city, dates, room type and flight class.

Photos by sutirta budiman, Leonard von Bibra, Jorge Tung, Heather M. Edwards, Uzuri Safaris Tanzania on Unsplash; Nairobi hotel photo by Derrick Wandera on Pexels. Photos show the destination and may not be the exact hotel.