Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, heading west through the dramatic escarpments of the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy a brief stop at a scenic viewpoint before continuing past traditional Maasai homesteads and open countryside. Arrive at the legendary Maasai Mara in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. After a short rest, set out on your first game drive. The Mara’s rolling grasslands are teeming with wildlife—expect to encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, and possibly lions or cheetahs on the hunt. As the sun dips below the horizon, return to camp for dinner and your first night under the African sky.