Plan a four-day, three-night Maasai Mara road safari for your family with a private vehicle and guide. Tell us the children’s ages, room needs and preferred pace when requesting a quote. We will confirm the proposed accommodation, vehicle arrangement and applicable activity conditions before you book.
Choose from budget, mid-range or luxury camps and lodges. Prices vary by season and accommodation.
Planning for your family: share each child’s age, room needs and preferred pace before accommodation and activities are confirmed. Child policies, room configurations and activity access depend on the selected services; this page does not promise facilities at every property. Three nights allow two full middle wildlife days. Compare the general 4-day Mara safari to review the same length of stay.
Trip Highlights
Four days and three nights
Private vehicle and guide for your family
Tour minivan or Land Cruiser 4x4 options
Family arrangements tailored to your children's ages and room needs
Child seats, family-room options and children activities arranged for the selected booking
Itinerary
Four days and three Mara nights provide a private family safari with an arrival-afternoon outing and two full wildlife days. The guide shapes viewing sessions around the family's interests and a suitable pace. The fourth day is the road return to Nairobi, with no scheduled departure-day game drive.
Day 01 :
Nairobi to the Maasai Mara — journey and first game drive
The family’s private safari begins with the road journey from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara. Arrival is followed by an introduction to the safari programme and an afternoon wildlife outing when entry and arrival arrangements permit. The guide introduces the Mara’s open grassland and the animals encountered, with time for questions and observation rather than a fixed sighting list. The outing returns to the Mara base for the first of three nights, beginning the family’s stay in the reserve area.
12 hours
Lunch + Dinner
Day 02 :
A family wildlife day at a pace that suits your party
The first full family safari day is devoted to private wildlife viewing in the booked Mara area. The guide sets the outing lengths and rest periods around the family’s interests and the children’s attention spans. Game viewing provides time to watch animal behaviour, ask questions and notice details of the wider habitat. The private vehicle allows the programme to follow the party’s interests within permitted access, without assuming a particular children’s club, pool or lodge activity is included. The day returns to the Mara base for the second night.
12 hours
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 03 :
A second family safari day with time to follow your interests
A second full family wildlife day builds on the observations and interests developed during the first outings. The guide can revisit an area that was rewarding or explore a different part of the booked viewing area, allowing the family more time with wildlife rather than rushing between stops. Outing lengths and breaks continue to follow the needs of the party. Only age-appropriate activities already agreed for the family form part of the programme. The safari returns to the same Mara base for its third and final night.
10 hours
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 04 :
Breakfast in the Mara and the road journey to Nairobi
The family checks out after three Mara nights and begins the private road journey back to Nairobi. There is no scheduled morning game drive on this departure day. The journey leaves the Mara landscape behind and returns towards the capital, completing the wildlife portion of the family holiday. The guide finishes the programme at the Nairobi drop-off agreed for the booking. No additional lodge activity or sightseeing stop is added to the return day.
10 hours
Breakfast
Cost Details
What's Included
Return road transport between Nairobi and the Maasai Mara in your private tour minivan or Land Cruiser 4x4
Nairobi pickup and drop-off
Private safari vehicle and guide for your party
3 nights of accommodation in your selected budget, mid-range or luxury camp or lodge
Meals and game drives described in the agreed itinerary
Applicable reserve entry fees for the agreed itinerary
Drinking water during game drives
Agreed child seats, family rooms and children's activities
What's Not Included
International flights
Travel and medical insurance
Entry authorisation or visa costs, where applicable
Optional hot-air balloon safari
Optional Maasai village visit
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses and drinks not listed as included
Lunch on the final road-return day; breakfast is the final included meal
FAQs
Is the safari private?
Yes. Your vehicle and guide are reserved for your party. Choose a tour minivan or Land Cruiser 4×4.
Which camp or lodge will we use?
Choose from budget, mid-range or luxury camps and lodges. The property and room type depend on your dates and preferences.
Are wildlife sightings guaranteed?
No. Wildlife movements and sightings vary. Your guide plans game viewing around current conditions and the access included in your booking.
Is lunch included on the return day?
No. Breakfast is the final included meal on the road-return day. Lunch is at your own expense. No departure-day game drive is promised.
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4 days3 nightsKenya
Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Nairobi
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Based on 664 reviews
Erica Anderson
What an amazing tour: we saw an incredible number and variety of animals and got to learn so much from our fantastic guide Kelvin. He was very knowledgable and patient with us andWhat an amazing tour: we saw an incredible number and variety of animals and got to learn so much from our fantastic guide Kelvin. He was very knowledgable and patient with us and he made our experience unforgettable. Could not have asked for a better introduction to Kenya!…
Laura H
Very knowledgeable and friendly
michael graham
Kelvin met us at the airport, took us to our hotel and then picked us up next morning for a 5 day Safari through the Masai Mara. Brilliant experience! Kelvin is knowledgeable,Kelvin met us at the airport, took us to our hotel and then picked us up next morning for a 5 day Safari through the Masai Mara. Brilliant experience! Kelvin is knowledgeable, patient and great fun. Rustic Nature Tours are well organised and quick to respond from my very first enquiry. You won’t be disappointed.…
Peter M
Great experience! Kelvin is an excellent guide and is full of knowledge. He made sure our 3 experiences were to the max. I highly recommend Rustic Nature Tours and I recommendGreat experience! Kelvin is an excellent guide and is full of knowledge. He made sure our 3 experiences were to the max. I highly recommend Rustic Nature Tours and I recommend asking for Kelvin as your guide.…
Ruth
My husband and I completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking atMy husband and I completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake, three lions slinking past our vehicle as they hunted an impala, a huge crocodile incubating eggs, two white rhinos napping on the side of the road, and so much more. Our guide was happy to provide knowledgeable answers to all of our questions and was amazing at locating wildlife. I absolutely recommend this company.…
Michael G
Rustic Nature Tours were responsive from my very first contact and flexible with what we wanted to do and when. The Safari was excellent and accomodation/food spot on. If someoneRustic Nature Tours were responsive from my very first contact and flexible with what we wanted to do and when. The Safari was excellent and accomodation/food spot on. If someone says they had a better guide than Kelvin, they are making it up! He’s the MAN. We had a blast.…
Fernando Estaragues
It was a really good experience, it's totally recommended, the service of the office guys is good, they answer to you everytime and with a lot of enthusiasm.The truck was reallyIt was a really good experience, it's totally recommended, the service of the office guys is good, they answer to you everytime and with a lot of enthusiasm.The truck was really good with a lot of personalized service.The guide was the best one, fully recommended our guide, Kelvin Ndolo, he drive through all the safari to let us catch some good pictures, the service is really good with him, he was a nice person with a lot of experience, telling you about everything in Kenya in general, nice time with him, helping, giving advices, experienced man.He is el chingon!!In general we can say that we wouldn't be in a better tour and guide for the first experience in Kenya!…
Nicole S
We had a wonderful day exploring Nairobi and learning so much about the history of both the city and Kenya. This private tour was great value, offering pick-up directly from ourWe had a wonderful day exploring Nairobi and learning so much about the history of both the city and Kenya. This private tour was great value, offering pick-up directly from our hotel and a comfortable ride to each site.Our driver/guide, Denish, was fantastic! extremely safe, knowledgeable, and always ready to answer any questions we had. Every guide we met at the individual stops was equally kind and full of insights.Highlights of our day included a delicious lunch, visiting local community shops for souvenirs, and especially the museum and Kobe Tough! It was the perfect blend of culture, history, and city highlights. If you have a day in Nairobi, we highly recommend booking this tour!…
Marc-Antoine Ladouceur
I booked a four-day trip with Rustic Nature Tour (Safari tour) in Kenya at the very last minute, and they absolutely nailed it. They put together a beautiful itinerary, adapted toI booked a four-day trip with Rustic Nature Tour (Safari tour) in Kenya at the very last minute, and they absolutely nailed it. They put together a beautiful itinerary, adapted to my preferences, at a price that really surprised me, in a good way. My guide was fantastic, not just knowledgeable about wildlife but also about the socialBiophysical environmental, geomorphology and human stories behind the places we visited. Everything just flowed. I couldn’t be happier with the experience and highly recommend them to anyone looking for an authentic Kenyan adventure…
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Just completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake,Just completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake, three lions slinking past our vehicle as they hunted an impala, a huge crocodile incubating eggs, two white rhinos napping on the side of the road, and so much more. Our guide was happy to provide knowledgeable answers to all of our questions and was amazing at locating wildlife. I absolutely recommend this company.…
Katie Richards-Schuster
Kelvin and Rustic Nature Tours were the absolute best choice for the two day trips we did during our time in Nairobi. We could not have asked for a better experience. The tripsKelvin and Rustic Nature Tours were the absolute best choice for the two day trips we did during our time in Nairobi. We could not have asked for a better experience. The trips were completely seamless. We had terrific communication beforehand in preparation for the experiences, and we felt that all aspects were accounted for. Kelvin was absolutely exceptional as a guide. He was very knowledgeable about the animals, the local history, and the elements of the safari experience. His ability to navigate us to exactly the spots where we could see the most, be the closest, and truly experience all that Kenya has to offer.For the first-day experience, we traveled to Amboseli. People in our group really wanted to see elephants. And elephants we saw! Kelvin helped position the Land Cruiser so that we had multiple herds of elephants (including babies) walk in front of the vehicle, less than 10 feet away!! It was a memorable sight. We also saw lions, zebras, wildebeests, birds (of all kinds), giraffes, and so much more. Kelvin has a college degree in wildlife management, and he is both extraordinarily knowledgeable and professional in the trip. He answered our questions, provided information, and helped us experience the wildlife in the safest manner possible. I would definitely recommend taking the Land Cruiser over the Safari van. The roads in the park are bumpy, and the Land Cruiser ensured a safe, comfortable ride while also getting us into the perfect spot to see the animals. After 4 hours or so in the park, we headed to a beautiful lodge to eat. The food and experience at the lodge were wonderful. After that, we did another drive before leaving to head back to Nairobi. A long but unbelievable day!For the second experience, we headed to Nairobi National Park, then the Sheldrick Elephant Trust, Kobe Beads, lunch, and the Giraffe Center. Again, Kelvin was a masterful guide. In the park, he got us close to hippos, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, ostriches, and even a crocodile- among many other animals. He found the perfect spots and maneuvered the vehicle just right (and sometimes even off the beaten path) to make sure we saw the best views of the animals (again, we recommend the Land Cruiser for the best experience!). After talking with others who took different trips to Nairobi National Park, we realized how special our visit was. Many of them didn’t have Kelvin guiding them and, as a result, missed seeing all that we saw. We can’t emphasize enough how amazing Kelvin is. From there, Kelvin got us to the Elephant Sanctuary. He had the tickets already set, so all we needed to do was walk in, and then he got us to the perfect spot where we could be feet away from baby elephants, a baby rhino, and a baby zebra. Truly spectacular! After that, we visited a local bead factory that is a microenterprise supporting local women. We had a tour, learned about the beading process, and then had the opportunity to visit their shop (no hassling or pressure to buy- but we did get some beautiful items!). Then to a hidden garden for lunch at a local restaurant, and then finally to the giraffes. By the time we got to the giraffes, it was very busy, but again, Kelvin worked his magic to get us through the line quickly (we felt like VIPs!) and to the perfect spot to feed them. He clearly knows the staff, as he was able to get us pictures and even additional food to feed the animals. After a long day, he masterfully navigated traffic (which is no joke) to return us to the hotel.All in all, our time in Kenya would not have been the same without Kelvin and Rustic Nature Tours. We can’t recommend their tours any higher. You will not be disappointed!!!…
Brianna D
Our amazing guide Faith was right on time to pick us up at our hotel. We started the morning with a trip to Kobe Tough where we saw the bead making process. Then we headed to theOur amazing guide Faith was right on time to pick us up at our hotel. We started the morning with a trip to Kobe Tough where we saw the bead making process. Then we headed to the elephant orphanage where Faith knew the whole system and was able to get us up close spots in the “splash zone.” Next up was the giraffe center where we got up close to hand feed giraffes. Faith knew all of the giraffes by name and personality and even took photos on our camera for us. Afterwards we stopped for traditional Kenyan lunch (at your own expense) and we elected to do the Karen Blixen museum for the entrance fee as well. Since it was just me and my husband, Faith even drove us to the local mall before taking us back to the hotel. Overall it was a day well spent with memories to last a lifetime!…
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