4 Days Premium New Year First-Light Mara Safari

Welcome the year on a 4-day premium Maasai Mara safari with private game drives, luxury lodging and unforgettable sunrise wildlife.

Welcome the New Year with sunrise game drives, private wildlife exploration and premium Maasai Mara hospitality.

Our 4-Day Premium New Year First-Light Mara Safari provides an inspiring way to complete one year or begin the next in the Maasai Mara wilderness. You will travel privately from Nairobi for an afternoon safari, two full days of wildlife exploration and a final morning drive before returning to the city. Possible sightings include lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, leopards and birds. New Year dinners, countdowns, music, decorations and entertainment depend on the selected lodge and may attract compulsory festive supplements. Premium rooms and private safari vehicles are limited during this period, so early booking is recommended.

Tour Highlights

Day 1

Nairobi to Maasai Mara New Year Escape

Day 2

Full-Day New Year Safari

Day 3

Second Full-Day Mara Experience

Day 4

Final Morning Safari and Nairobi

Tour Features

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Duration 4 Days

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Tour Mode Drive In – Drive Out

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Main Tour Focus Big 5 Safari

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Tour Type Private Safari

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Special For New Year

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara New Year Escape

Private Festive Departure
At approximately 5:30 AM in Nairobi, your guide will collect you and begin the road journey through the Great Rift Valley. Luggage will be arranged safely, with breakfast, refreshments and comfort stops included. Arrival is normally expected around midday.

Final Afternoon Safari of the Year
After check-in, lunch and a short rest, you will enter the reserve from approximately 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Our guide will search for lions, elephants, giraffes and plains wildlife before returning for dinner and any confirmed New Year programme.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Premium Luxury 5 star lodge)

Day 2: Full-Day New Year Safari

First Wildlife Drive of the Year
At around 6:00 AM, you will begin the year with a full-day safari across the open Mara plains. Cooler conditions may provide opportunities to observe active predators and grazing animals. The route will depend on natural wildlife movement.

New Year Picnic and Afternoon Drive
At approximately 12:30 PM, you will enjoy a packed lunch and a peaceful break. From around 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, the safari will continue through another wildlife area before returning to the lodge.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Second Full-Day Mara Experience

New Year Wildlife Exploration
At approximately 6:00 AM, you will return to the reserve for another complete day of game viewing. Our guide will explore habitats not fully covered on Day 2 and search for wildlife that may have been missed.

Picnic and Evening Safari
After lunch at around 12:30 PM, the safari will continue through predator territories, elephant areas and open grazing plains. You will return to the lodge at approximately 5:30–6:00 PM for dinner and relaxation.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Final Morning Safari and Nairobi

Last Mara Sunrise
At around 6:00 AM, you will enjoy a final sunrise game drive before breakfast. The guide will revisit productive locations and search for a memorable last encounter. The drive normally ends at around 9:00 AM.

Breakfast and Nairobi Return
After breakfast and lodge check-out, you will begin the return journey at approximately 10:00–10:30 AM. A lunch or refreshment stop will be included before arrival in Nairobi, although festive traffic may affect the final time.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

TOUR PRICE/COST

We offer two pricing options:

Private Tour (Sharing Price)

The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

Group Joining Tour

Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

Gamedrive Cost

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

PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

Inclusions

✓ Rescue fee

✓ Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)

✓ All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)

✓ All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)

✓ All Taxes/VAT

Exclusions

International flights to/from the start/end of the tour

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips: tipping guideline

Personal items

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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4 Days Premium New Year First-Light Mara Safari

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Amazing New Year First-Light Mara Safari

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Beginning the year with a Maasai Mara sunrise safari was unforgettable. The lodge celebration and wildlife made the journey special.

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Four-Day New Year Wildlife Escape

The festive atmosphere was relaxed, and the private game drives produced excellent lions, elephants and giraffesUnited The guide managed the busy travel period carefully, and every day provided rewarding wildlife.

By: Sofia Rossi and Marco Rossi

New Year Morning with Mara Lions

Seeing lions on tWe wanted a meaningful celebration away from the city, and the private safari delivered exactly that.he first morning of the year was incredibly special.

By: Camille Bernard and Pierre Bernard

Mara New Year Wildlife Package

The organisation was excellent, and the early morning wildlife viewing was beautiful.The cool morning air and open plains created the perfect beginning to the year.

By: Hiroshi Mori and Yuki Mori