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5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS MAASAI MARA PRIVATE SAFARI

Experience the magic of Maasai Mara with thrilling game drives, optional hot air balloon rides, cultural encounters, and breathtaking moments in the wild. Travel in a comfortable 4x4 safari...

Trip Overview

A Kenya safari shaped around the Mara.

Experience the magic of Maasai Mara with thrilling game drives, optional hot air balloon rides, cultural encounters, and breathtaking moments in the wild. Travel in a comfortable 4x4 safari jeep, enjoy delicious meals including bush breakfasts and picnic lunches, and immerse yourself in one of the world’s most iconic safari destinations.


Indicative RateUSD 2,272
DatesAug 01, 2026 - Jan 02, 2027
TransportJeep
StylePrivate Tour

Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from Nairobi , city. You’ll travel by 4x4 safari jeep through the scenic Great Rift Valley, making brief stops for photos before arriving at the Maasai Mara in time for lunch. After checking in at your lodge or camp, set out on your first afternoon game drive across the vast plains. This is your chance to spot elephants, zebras, giraffes, and possibly even big cats as the sun begins to set. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals;

Lunch &Dinner


Meal Plan:

Lunch & Dinner

Mara Sopa Lodge
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Mara Sopa Lodge

Mara Sopa Lodge is a luxurious four-star safari lodge that perfectly combines traditional Maasai-inspired architecture with modern comfort in the heart of Kenya's iconic Maasai Mara. Set on the picturesque hillsides of the Oloolaimutia Valley, the lodge blends harmoniously with its natural surroundings while offering guests sweeping views of the endless savannah. The name "Sopa," which means "Welcome" in the Maasai language, reflects the warm hospitality that has made the lodge one of the most popular safari accommodations in the Maasai Mara for decades.

The lodge features 99 spacious guest rooms housed within 50 charming traditional-style cottages, carefully arranged to ensure privacy and uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape. Accommodation options include Standard Rooms, Luxury Suites, Executive Suites, and a Honeymoon Suite, making the lodge suitable for couples, families, honeymooners, and safari groups. Each room is tastefully decorated with African-inspired furnishings and equipped with king-size or queen-size beds fitted with mosquito nets, en-suite bathrooms with hot showers, electronic safes, dressing tables, comfortable seating areas, complimentary toiletries, wardrobes, and private covered verandas overlooking the gardens or the Maasai Mara plains. The luxurious honeymoon suite features a spacious bedroom, elegant lounge area, a sunken bathtub, walk-in shower, and an expansive private veranda offering breathtaking views of the African wilderness.

Dining at Mara Sopa Lodge is a memorable experience. The lodge's spacious restaurant serves an extensive buffet of freshly prepared Kenyan, Continental, and international cuisine using fresh local ingredients. Guests can enjoy hearty breakfasts before morning game drives, delicious buffet lunches, themed dinners, and traditional barbecue evenings. The welcoming bar and lounge provide the perfect setting to relax with cocktails, fine wines, beers, and soft drinks while watching the African sunset. Bush breakfasts, picnic lunches, sundowners, and private dining experiences can also be arranged for guests seeking a more exclusive safari experience.

Mara Sopa Lodge offers a wide range of facilities designed to enhance every safari holiday. Guests can relax beside the large outdoor swimming pool, browse locally crafted souvenirs in the gift shop, enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi in selected public areas, or unwind in the beautifully landscaped gardens. Additional amenities include conference facilities, laundry services, babysitting services upon request, room service, a poolside bar, airport transfers, 24-hour security, and ample parking. The lodge also caters to weddings, conferences, and special celebrations, making it suitable for both leisure and business travelers.

Adventure remains the highlight of every stay at Mara Sopa Lodge. Guests can enjoy professionally guided morning and afternoon game drives, full-day wildlife safaris, hot air balloon safaris, bush breakfasts, bush dinners, birdwatching excursions, sundowner experiences, guided nature walks in designated areas, and cultural visits to nearby Maasai villages. During the annual Great Wildebeest Migration, the lodge offers convenient access to some of the reserve's most spectacular wildlife viewing areas, where visitors can witness millions of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara ecosystem alongside predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and hyenas. With its outstanding location, spacious accommodation, excellent facilities, and renowned hospitality, Mara Sopa Lodge remains one of the premier safari lodges for travelers seeking an authentic and comfortable Maasai Mara experience.

The day starts with an early morning game drive to catch the wilderness at its most active. After breakfast, you’ll head out for a full-day safari experience, carrying picnic lunch boxes to enjoy under the shade of an acacia tree in the wild. Explore different parts of the Mara in search of the Big Five and, during migration season, witness the dramatic crossings of wildebeests and zebras. In the evening, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Meal:

Breakfast,lunch & Dinner


Meal Plan:

Breakfast,lunch & Dinner

Mara Sopa Lodge
Mara Sopa Lodge Mara Sopa Lodge Mara Sopa Lodge

Mara Sopa Lodge

Mara Sopa Lodge is a luxurious four-star safari lodge that perfectly combines traditional Maasai-inspired architecture with modern comfort in the heart of Kenya's iconic Maasai Mara. Set on the picturesque hillsides of the Oloolaimutia Valley, the lodge blends harmoniously with its natural surroundings while offering guests sweeping views of the endless savannah. The name "Sopa," which means "Welcome" in the Maasai language, reflects the warm hospitality that has made the lodge one of the most popular safari accommodations in the Maasai Mara for decades.

The lodge features 99 spacious guest rooms housed within 50 charming traditional-style cottages, carefully arranged to ensure privacy and uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape. Accommodation options include Standard Rooms, Luxury Suites, Executive Suites, and a Honeymoon Suite, making the lodge suitable for couples, families, honeymooners, and safari groups. Each room is tastefully decorated with African-inspired furnishings and equipped with king-size or queen-size beds fitted with mosquito nets, en-suite bathrooms with hot showers, electronic safes, dressing tables, comfortable seating areas, complimentary toiletries, wardrobes, and private covered verandas overlooking the gardens or the Maasai Mara plains. The luxurious honeymoon suite features a spacious bedroom, elegant lounge area, a sunken bathtub, walk-in shower, and an expansive private veranda offering breathtaking views of the African wilderness.

Dining at Mara Sopa Lodge is a memorable experience. The lodge's spacious restaurant serves an extensive buffet of freshly prepared Kenyan, Continental, and international cuisine using fresh local ingredients. Guests can enjoy hearty breakfasts before morning game drives, delicious buffet lunches, themed dinners, and traditional barbecue evenings. The welcoming bar and lounge provide the perfect setting to relax with cocktails, fine wines, beers, and soft drinks while watching the African sunset. Bush breakfasts, picnic lunches, sundowners, and private dining experiences can also be arranged for guests seeking a more exclusive safari experience.

Mara Sopa Lodge offers a wide range of facilities designed to enhance every safari holiday. Guests can relax beside the large outdoor swimming pool, browse locally crafted souvenirs in the gift shop, enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi in selected public areas, or unwind in the beautifully landscaped gardens. Additional amenities include conference facilities, laundry services, babysitting services upon request, room service, a poolside bar, airport transfers, 24-hour security, and ample parking. The lodge also caters to weddings, conferences, and special celebrations, making it suitable for both leisure and business travelers.

Adventure remains the highlight of every stay at Mara Sopa Lodge. Guests can enjoy professionally guided morning and afternoon game drives, full-day wildlife safaris, hot air balloon safaris, bush breakfasts, bush dinners, birdwatching excursions, sundowner experiences, guided nature walks in designated areas, and cultural visits to nearby Maasai villages. During the annual Great Wildebeest Migration, the lodge offers convenient access to some of the reserve's most spectacular wildlife viewing areas, where visitors can witness millions of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara ecosystem alongside predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and hyenas. With its outstanding location, spacious accommodation, excellent facilities, and renowned hospitality, Mara Sopa Lodge remains one of the premier safari lodges for travelers seeking an authentic and comfortable Maasai Mara experience.

Wake up before dawn for an optional hot air balloon safari—a breathtaking ride over the Mara plains as the sun rises, followed by a special champagne bush breakfast served in the wilderness. Later in the day, you may relax at your lodge or take a short game drive. In the afternoon, enjoy a cultural visit to a Maasai village, where you’ll meet local families, learn about their traditions, and watch their colorful dances. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meals;

Breakfast, lunch & Dinner

 


Meal Plan:

Breakfast, lunch & Dinner

This day is dedicated to another extended game drive experience. Begin with a bush breakfast surrounded by nature, then continue exploring untouched corners of the Mara. Your safari guide will take you to less-traveled areas of the reserve where you can spot elusive animals and enjoy the beauty of the savannah in peace. Later in the afternoon, return to your camp to relax, or enjoy an optional sundowner as the day ends. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Meals;

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Meal Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Mara Sopa Lodge
Mara Sopa Lodge Mara Sopa Lodge Mara Sopa Lodge

Mara Sopa Lodge

Mara Sopa Lodge is a luxurious four-star safari lodge that perfectly combines traditional Maasai-inspired architecture with modern comfort in the heart of Kenya's iconic Maasai Mara. Set on the picturesque hillsides of the Oloolaimutia Valley, the lodge blends harmoniously with its natural surroundings while offering guests sweeping views of the endless savannah. The name "Sopa," which means "Welcome" in the Maasai language, reflects the warm hospitality that has made the lodge one of the most popular safari accommodations in the Maasai Mara for decades.

The lodge features 99 spacious guest rooms housed within 50 charming traditional-style cottages, carefully arranged to ensure privacy and uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape. Accommodation options include Standard Rooms, Luxury Suites, Executive Suites, and a Honeymoon Suite, making the lodge suitable for couples, families, honeymooners, and safari groups. Each room is tastefully decorated with African-inspired furnishings and equipped with king-size or queen-size beds fitted with mosquito nets, en-suite bathrooms with hot showers, electronic safes, dressing tables, comfortable seating areas, complimentary toiletries, wardrobes, and private covered verandas overlooking the gardens or the Maasai Mara plains. The luxurious honeymoon suite features a spacious bedroom, elegant lounge area, a sunken bathtub, walk-in shower, and an expansive private veranda offering breathtaking views of the African wilderness.

Dining at Mara Sopa Lodge is a memorable experience. The lodge's spacious restaurant serves an extensive buffet of freshly prepared Kenyan, Continental, and international cuisine using fresh local ingredients. Guests can enjoy hearty breakfasts before morning game drives, delicious buffet lunches, themed dinners, and traditional barbecue evenings. The welcoming bar and lounge provide the perfect setting to relax with cocktails, fine wines, beers, and soft drinks while watching the African sunset. Bush breakfasts, picnic lunches, sundowners, and private dining experiences can also be arranged for guests seeking a more exclusive safari experience.

Mara Sopa Lodge offers a wide range of facilities designed to enhance every safari holiday. Guests can relax beside the large outdoor swimming pool, browse locally crafted souvenirs in the gift shop, enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi in selected public areas, or unwind in the beautifully landscaped gardens. Additional amenities include conference facilities, laundry services, babysitting services upon request, room service, a poolside bar, airport transfers, 24-hour security, and ample parking. The lodge also caters to weddings, conferences, and special celebrations, making it suitable for both leisure and business travelers.

Adventure remains the highlight of every stay at Mara Sopa Lodge. Guests can enjoy professionally guided morning and afternoon game drives, full-day wildlife safaris, hot air balloon safaris, bush breakfasts, bush dinners, birdwatching excursions, sundowner experiences, guided nature walks in designated areas, and cultural visits to nearby Maasai villages. During the annual Great Wildebeest Migration, the lodge offers convenient access to some of the reserve's most spectacular wildlife viewing areas, where visitors can witness millions of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara ecosystem alongside predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and hyenas. With its outstanding location, spacious accommodation, excellent facilities, and renowned hospitality, Mara Sopa Lodge remains one of the premier safari lodges for travelers seeking an authentic and comfortable Maasai Mara experience.

On your final morning, enjoy one last early game drive to bid farewell to the Mara wildlife. After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon, marking the end of an unforgettable 5-day safari adventure.

 Meal: 

Breakfast

Meal Plan:

Breakfast

Inclusions

    • 4 Nights’ Accommodation
    • Meals on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    • Private Transport in a 4x4 safari Jeep"
    • Maasai Mara Park Fee
    • Comprehensive Game drives in Masai Mara NR
    • Services of a Professional Driver Guide
    • Complementary Drinking Water in the Safari Vehicle
    • Complementary Drinking Water in the Safari Vehicle
    • All Government Taxes and Local Levies

Exclusions

    • Personal Expenses
    • Extra Meals & Drinks
    • Hot Air Balloon Safari-USD 505 per person
    • Cultural Tours –USD 50 per person
    • Tips & Gratuities
    • Anything Else Not Mentioned"]

Indicative Pricing

Rates are a planning guide and may vary by season, rooming, availability, transport, and final itinerary design.

  • Indicative rateUSD 2,272
  • Travel datesAug 01, 2026 - Jan 02, 2027
  • TransportJeep
  • Tour stylePrivate Tour
  • Indicative adult rateUSD 2,272
  • Indicative child rateUSD 1,768

Single rate applies

Special Notes

Rates are in US Dollar ($)

Rates Are Quoted In Per Person Sharing Basis

Cultural Tours & Hot Air Balloon Safari Available at Extra Cost

Children rates and special offer may apply depending on the age and lodge policies

EA Resident Rates Apply

FLY-IN SAFARI  OPTION AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

 


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