Bountiful Masai Mara Safari from November to June

Masai Mara, Kenya

What to expect on this itinerary

From July to October, the great wildebeest migration fills the Masai Mara, as do the bulk of the Mara's annual travelers. But from November to June, the Masai Mara continues to brim over with an astonishing abundance of wildlife, along with fantastic opportunities for private walking safari, horseback safari, luxury mobile camping, and thrilling nighttime drives. On a 10-day safari outside of the migration months, the Masai Mara is as authentic and surreal as ever.

Countries Visited

Kenya

Places Visited

Nairobi, Masai Mara National Reserve, Mara River, Mara North Conservancy

Suggested Duration

10 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Nairobi – Overnight in the Colorful Capital

From your balcony at your first hotel, you will enjoy the juxtaposition of Nairobi as the city skyscrapers provide the backdrop to a savannah that is dotted with elephant trunks and giraffe necks. The wild landscape contrasts the urban core of the city, and as you are picked up from Nairobi International Airport, it is a short transfer to your hotel. This first evening is all about relaxing and preparing yourself for the safari adventure to come, and this property is ideally situated with vistas over Nairobi National Park, along with its proximity to Nairobi Wilson Airport for your early-morning flight to Ol Pejeta.

What's Included:

Accommodation
Transfer
Dinner
Day 2 - 3

Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Fly-In Wild Rhino Safari and Chimpanzee Experience

Day 4 - 5

Masai Mara National Reserve – Iconic Big-Game Safari Along the Mara River

Day 6

Mara North Conservancy – Hot Air Balloon Above the Mara and Mobile Camping Experience

Day 7

Mara North Conservancy – Private Mara Safari Including Nighttime Game Drive

Day 8

Ol Kinyei Conservancy – Exclusive Walking Safari Guided by Masai Warriors

Day 9

Ol Kinyei Conservancy – Horseback Safari Across the Mara

Day 10

Nairobi – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Savor the authenticity of the Masai Mara as you spend six days in this world-famous safari destination, going outside of the great migration months to explore without the crowds
  • Observe thrilling Big Cat encounters as most predators do not follow the wildebeest migration
  • Game drive along the Mara River and be surrounded by hundreds of thousands of mammals, like zebra, wildebeest, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, hippo, and Thomson's gazelle
  • Start this 10-day safari in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where incredible rhino and chimpanzee encounters complement what is seen later in the Masai Mara
  • Hot air balloon above the Mara and gaze down on the ungulate-dappled grasslands
  • Spend a day walking across the plains with a Masai warrior guide, an experience that enhances the surreal authenticity of the Mara Safari
  • Immersive accommodations that keep the animals close make the most of your time on safari, including two nights at a private luxury mobile camp
  • Ride alongside the zebra and wildebeest with a day of horseback safari in Ol Kinyei Conservancy, another exclusive experience on the astonishing grasslands

Starting Price

$7,400 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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We received excellent communication from Zicasso's travel agents. They were very prompt and proactive. The itinerary was prepared to meet our requests and matched our interests. Comprehensive planning and preparation for the trip were provided and all logistics were taken care of.

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Kenya Travel Review: Safaris, Cuisine, 10 Nights

My family of six, ages 12 to 72, visited Kenya for an extraordinary 10-day trip in June 2025. Zicasso put us in touch with our travel company, which provided an itinerary and quote after interviewing us. We live in Indiana, and it was easy to conduct business with them via the internet and phone. Every one of us had a wonderful time.

We stayed at three locations in luxury tented camps. The accommodations were great and we enjoyed the friendly staff and managers. The meals at all three camps were creative and delicious. All the transfers were professionally done and on time.

We did not expect to see so many animals and get so close. What really made the trip great were the outstanding guides. They were tremendous in knowledge and service. I highly recommend using our travel company and considering the camps we stayed at.

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Zicasso's travel agent arranged our trip. She did a wonderful job listening to our wants and needs, and created a magical itinerary.

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Kenya Tour Review: Nairobi, Safari, Culture, Scenery, 10 Days

Our recent journey to Kenya was flawlessly planned and executed from the moment we arrived in Nairobi to the day of our departure. Every aspect of the itinerary ran smoothly, reflecting a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.

We were consistently pampered and cared for with genuine warmth and hospitality. The natural beauty of the Kenyan landscape is breathtaking, surpassed only by the graciousness and kindness of its people.

Highlights of our trip included the unforgettable safari experiences, the exceptional quality of the camp accommodations, and meaningful visits to local villages. Each moment offered a sense of wonder and cultural connection.

The memories we have made—from the landscapes to the people—will remain with us for a lifetime. We are deeply grateful for the care and excellence that made this trip truly extraordinary.

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We had a very good travel experience with Zicasso's tour company. Our travel agent was organized and responsive to our requests before the trip, and he stayed in communication with us throughout the trip. We traveled as a couple and were delighted with the intimate and comfortable safari camp and the luxurious city and Diani Beach accommodations. Our guides in the cities and in the Maasai Mara National Reserve were knowledgeable and helpful. Overall, it was a great experience.

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At one point, the airline that was handling our trip out changed the flight due to local conditions. I learned of this first through our specialist, who was immediately on the situation and kept us apprised of the change. The company provided us with an online portal that covered every part of our trip. It was constantly updated and we always knew who the next contact was in the new area.

Throughout the process, we had constant questions and changes. Our travel company was very pleasant and accommodating of our concerns. Their work was in the middle of a larger trip. Even though they were not handling the stops before and after their portion, they were more than happy to help out with those portions and added that information to our itinerary at no cost.

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