Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, heading southwest through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a brief stop for panoramic views and photography. Continue the drive through Maasai countryside and local villages before arriving at Maasai Mara in time for lunch and relaxation at the camp or lodge. In the late afternoon, embark on your first game drive across the vast savannahs of the reserve, where you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, lions, and cheetahs. As the sun sets over the plains, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.