Overview

Embark on a 3-5 day wilderness adventure at the heart of one of Africa’s most iconic safari landscapes. Perched high above the plains of the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, you’ll immerse yourself in sweeping savannah vistas, abundant wildlife, and the timeless rhythm of nature. Day after day you’ll rise with the sun, traverse golden grasslands in search of lions, elephants and wildebeest, and then return each evening to the comfort of refined tented accommodation under the stars. It’s the perfect balance of exhilarating game-drives and serene relaxation in the wild.

Whether you’re visiting during the famed migration season or simply seeking an off-peak retreat into wilderness, you’ll find that the landscape itself becomes part of your journey—raw, powerful, and deeply humbling. And when you stay at select lodges in this region, every moment can feel curated: from dawn breakfasts overlooking the plains to candle-lit dinners as hyenas howl in the distance. Choose 3 to 5 days and you’ll gain enough time to truly absorb this wildscape, whilst carving out space for moments of stillness and wonder.

Accommodation: Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge (https://www.maraengai.info/

Guests stay in elevated, spacious tented-suites, each with full en-suite facilities (waterfall showers, king or queen beds, large decks) and immersed in ravine forest as much as open plains. 
The lodge operates via a private access road into the Mara Triangle and often utilises 6×6 Pinzgauer vehicles for game drives.

Tour Highlights

• Game drives twice daily in the Mara Triangle – look out for all of the “Big Five”.

• Hot-air balloon safari option (weather permitting) over the plains at dawn.

• Cultural visit to a nearby Maasai village (“manyatta”), including participation in a Maasai naming ceremony.

• Bush breakfasts, sundowners, and private deck dining with panoramic views of the Mara.

• Organic-garden tour at the lodge, sustainability initiatives, and rainfall-irrigated produce served at meals.