3 days
100
4+
Nairobi/Land Cruiser
Combine the excitement of AFCON 2027 with an unforgettable wildlife adventure in Kenya’s world-famous Maasai Mara. This fly-in safari package is designed for football fans and travelers seeking a unique African experience beyond the stadiums.
Enjoy thrilling game drives across the vast savannah, encounter the iconic Big Five, witness breathtaking landscapes, and immerse yourself in the beauty of Kenya’s premier wildlife destination.
Perfect for visitors looking to balance the energy of Africa’s biggest football tournament with a short yet rewarding safari escape.
Your adventure begins with a scheduled flight from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, typically departing between 10:00 hrs and 11:00 hrs. The flight takes about an hour, and along the way you’ll notice the scenery slowly transform from urban landscapes into the wide, open savannah—an early glimpse of the wilderness waiting below.
On arrival at the airstrip, you’ll be warmly welcomed and begin your transfer to the lodge with an en-route guided game drive. It’s a great introduction to the Mara, giving you your first chances to spot wildlife even before check-in. Once at the lodge, you’ll settle in and enjoy a relaxed lunch at your own pace.
In the afternoon, you head back out for your first proper game drive. This is where the safari truly comes alive—tracking the Big Five and other wildlife as they roam freely across the plains. As the light softens toward evening, the landscape becomes even more striking, ideal for photography and slow, unhurried viewing.
Later, you return to the lodge for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Start your day with an optional early morning hot air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara. As the balloon drifts silently above the savannah, you’ll watch the sun rise across the horizon, lighting up the plains below. From this unique vantage point, the views stretch endlessly—wildlife moving beneath you and golden light spreading across the reserve in a way that feels almost unreal.
If you prefer to stay on the ground, you’ll set off after breakfast for a full-day guided game drive through the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The vast open landscapes offer incredible wildlife encounters, with chances to see lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and many other species throughout the day.
As evening approaches, you make your way back to the lodge to unwind, enjoy dinner, and settle in for an overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
After an early breakfast at the lodge, you’ll check out and transfer to the nearby airstrip in time for your return flight to Nairobi. Departure is scheduled between 11:00 hrs and 12:20 hrs, giving you some flexibility depending on your onward travel plans.
As the plane takes off from the Maasai Mara, you’ll get one last look at the sweeping plains and winding rivers below—a quiet, unforgettable farewell to the wild. The scenery slowly fades as you head back to the city.
On arrival in Nairobi, your safari comes to an end. From here, you continue your journey to the AFCON 2027 matches, carrying with you lasting memories of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife experience.