Keekorok Lodge invites our guests for game drives within the Masai Mara National Park for the utmost exclusive and private Masai Mara safari experience. Guests of Keekorok Lodge are able to enjoy early morning game drives, afternoon game drives, full day game drives within the Masai Mara Game Reserve, at Keekorok Lodge during the wildebeest migration season (or on request) guests are offered the opportunity to go for a full day game drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve or the Mara Triangle to have a chance to see the thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing the Mara River, please take notice the additional Masai Mara park fees, for the ultimate Masai Mara safaris experience Keekorok Lodge is using open Toyota Land Cruisers as our preferred safari vehicles. Game drives are undertaken with a highly experienced driver guide who is committed to share his or her knowledge on wild animal behavior and the complexity of the Mara Ecosystem. No more than 7 guests in each game vehicle assure the most comfortable experience with attention given to every visitor’s wildlife interest. Game driving at Keekorok Lodge is an outstanding safari experience. Embark on an extraordinary world of the Big 5 with the game drive at Muthu Keekorok Lodge. Accompanied by an expert guide and professional driver who offer an intimate understanding of the land and its inhabitants, your jungle safari experience will include encounters with Africa's most charismatic creatures, including the elusive leopard, graceful giraffe, and the iconic African elephant and a game drive for two hours. Whether you're navigating the vast grasslands, meandering along the Mara River, or venturing into the thick forests, the pulse of the Maasai Mara will resonate with your very soul. A game drive is an escapade by a 4x4 land cruiser into the Masai Mara National Reserve, with the intention of traversing the park and seeing a diversity of wild animals in their natural habitat. A game drive generally last 3-4 hours per tour in the morning and afternoon hours, with morning timings usually set up from 6.30am to 9am and afternoon timings being 3.30pm to 6.30pm, though globetrotters may sometimes choose to go for a full day game drive generally from 6:30am to 6:00pm, in which case the day trip will include a packed picnic lunch to be enjoyed inside the Masai Mara reserve at an assigned picnic spot. Experience the thrill of a safari game drive through the stunning landscapes of the Masai Mara National Reserve, one of the most iconic and breathtaking destinations in Africa. Our game drives are led by experienced tour guides who will take you on a journey through the savannas and grasslands of the Masai Mara, home to a diverse array of wildlife including lions, elephants, and giraffes. Our game drives are conducted in comfortable and spacious safari vehicles, allowing you to sit back and relax as you take in the breathtaking views of the Masai Mara. Our vehicles are equipped with large windows, providing you with an unobstructed view of the passing scenery and wildlife. During a Masai Mara Game Drive, you'll have the opportunity to spot these majestic animals in their natural habitat. Our experienced safari guides will lead you on a tour of the reserve, showcasing the diverse and abundant wildlife that calls Masai Mara home. You'll also have the chance to witness the Great Migration, a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle where millions of wildebeest and zebras migrate across the savanna. In addition to game drives Masai Mara also offers a range of activities for visitors to enjoy. Take a hot air balloon ride for breathtaking views of the reserve, or visit a local Masai village to learn about the culture and traditions of the indigenous people.
Afternoon game drives
Enjoy a delicious lunch and spend the afternoon basking in the sun at the poolside. Afternoon game drives usually start in the late afternoon and one returns to keekorok Lodge just before the darkness fall upon Mara.
Responsible game driving
Keekorok Lodge is committed to responsible game driving. All our safari guides are bronze or silver rated and receive extensive training by the international recognized South African company Eco Training. Guests are obliged to follow the game drive etiquette set by the Masai Mara National Park
Full day game drives
The full day game drives start just after you have enjoyed your breakfast and continues until the late afternoon. We provide you with a delicious picnic lunch basket with chilled drinks and hot Kenyan tea and coffee.
Morning game drives
The early morning game drives start just before sunrise, where one is woken up by a cup of steaming hot Kenyan highland coffee. As the sun rises, we are out on the savannah, taking in the fresh smell of the moist grasses and observing the scenic nature and its amazing wildlife. Home in keekorok Lodge you enjoy the lavishly set breakfast. Relax at your private verandah with a good book or simply take pleasure in the plentiful wildlife that come;