Discover Maasai Mara birdlife on a 4-day premium birding safari with private drives, luxury lodging, raptors and iconic African wildlife.
Our 4-Day Premium Mara Wings & Savannah Wildlife Journey is designed for birdwatchers who want enough time to explore the reserve’s open grasslands, woodland, riverine corridors and seasonal wetlands. Your private safari begins with a road journey from Nairobi, followed by an afternoon birding game drive, two complete days inside the Maasai Mara and a final morning activity before returning to the city. Possible bird sightings include vultures, eagles, hawks, bustards, cranes, storks, rollers, hornbills, weavers and many smaller savannah species. Lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and antelopes may also be encountered along the birding routes. The private vehicle allows patient identification, checklist discussions, bird photography and flexible observation time.
Morning Raptors and Grassland Species
At around 6:00 AM, you will begin a full-day birding drive while many species are active and temperatures remain cooler. Our guide will search open plains, woodland and riverine areas while allowing enough time for identification, photography and behavioural observation. Large mammals may add variety to the morning experience.
Checklist Picnic and Afternoon Birds
At approximately 12:30 PM, you will enjoy a picnic lunch and review the morning checklist using photographs or field guides. From around 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, you will explore another habitat for vultures, eagles, ground birds and seasonal species. You will return to your premium accommodation for dinner.
Morning Raptors and Grassland Species
At around 6:00 AM, you will begin a full-day birding drive while many species are active and temperatures remain cooler. Our guide will search open plains, woodland and riverine areas while allowing enough time for identification, photography and behavioural observation. Large mammals may add variety to the morning experience.
Checklist Picnic and Afternoon Birds
At approximately 12:30 PM, you will enjoy a picnic lunch and review the morning checklist using photographs or field guides. From around 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, you will explore another habitat for vultures, eagles, ground birds and seasonal species. You will return to your premium accommodation for dinner.
Riverine and Woodland Bird Search
At approximately 6:00 AM, your guide will select a route that complements the habitats explored on Day 2. Greater attention may be given to riverine woodland, wetland edges or less-visited grasslands in search of new species and bird behaviour. Lions, elephants and other mammals may still be observed without changing the birding focus.
Midday Review and Evening Birding
After a picnic lunch at around 12:30 PM, you will continue through areas that may produce raptors, storks, bustards, hornbills and smaller savannah birds. The private vehicle allows additional time for uncertain identifications and photography. You will return to the lodge before dinner and complete a detailed species review.
Sunrise Bird Activity
At around 6:00 AM, you will complete a final birding game drive focused on habitats and species not fully covered during the previous days. Morning calls, feeding behaviour and cooler conditions may create rewarding observation opportunities. The drive normally ends between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Breakfast and Final Checklist
After breakfast at approximately 9:00 AM, you will review the final bird list and organise your binoculars, cameras and luggage. The journey to Nairobi begins at around 10:00–10:30 AM and normally takes five and a half to six and a half hours. A lunch or refreshment stop will be arranged.
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.
| No of pax | Adult Price | Child Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | From $1,960 pp | From $1,470 pp |
| 2 Pax | From $1,460 pp | From $1,095 pp |
| 3 Pax | From $1,293 pp | From $970 pp |
| 4 Pax | From $1,210 pp | From $908 pp |
| 5 Pax | From $1,160 pp | From $870 pp |
| 6 Pax | From $1,127 pp | From $845 pp |
| 7+ Pax | From $1,103 pp | From $827 pp |
The Booking Form
Discover Maasai Mara birdlife on a 4-day premium birding safari with private drives, luxury lodging, raptors and iconic African wildlife.
N.B: After you send your booking we will get back to you with in 24 hours.
1. Is Maasai Mara suitable for birdwatching?
Yes. The reserve contains open grasslands, riverine woodland, seasonal wetlands and bushland, supporting a broad variety of resident and seasonal birds.
2. Can experienced birders join?
Yes. Experienced birders may request greater focus on calls, habitat, behaviour, photography and detailed identification. The private vehicle allows a flexible pace.
3. Is the package suitable for beginners?
Yes. Our guide can explain identification using size, shape, colour, calls, flight pattern and habitat. No previous birding experience is required.
Yes. Our guide can explain identification using size, shape, colour, calls, flight pattern and habitat. No previous birding experience is required.
Guests are encouraged to bring personal binoculars. Rental equipment may be requested in advance but remains subject to availability.
5. Is a specialist ornithologist included?
The standard package includes a driver-guide with birding knowledge. A dedicated specialist bird guide may be added at an extra cost when available.
6. How many bird species will we see?
No fixed number can be guaranteed. The final checklist depends on season, weather, habitat conditions and natural bird movement.
7. Will we also see mammals?
Yes. Lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and antelopes may be encountered during the birding drives.
8. Can the safari focus on bird photography?
Yes. The private vehicle supports patient photography and additional equipment space. A beanbag or monopod is usually easier than a large tripod.
9. Can bird calls be recorded?
Calls may be recorded from permitted locations. Playback should be limited and used responsibly to avoid disturbing nesting or territorial birds.
10. Can more birding destinations be added?
Yes. Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Lake Baringo, Samburu or Kakamega Forest may be included in a longer itinerary.
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