Safari Sevens Rugby Tournament & Maasai Mara Safari

1. Tour Overview

The Safari Sevens Rugby Tournament is one of Africa's most celebrated rugby events, drawing international teams and a vibrant fan atmosphere to Nairobi each year. This package pairs the tournament with a classic Maasai Mara safari, giving sports fans and their travel companions both a world-class sporting event and Kenya's iconic wildlife in one trip.

2. Detailed Description

The experience opens in Nairobi with premium match access and immersion in the tournament's lively fan zones, alongside the city's broader dining and nightlife scene. After the excitement of the stadium, the trip shifts entirely to the Maasai Mara National Reserve for a genuine Big Five safari — lions, elephants, and classic savannah sunsets providing a striking contrast to the tournament's energy. It's a strong fit for rugby fans, corporate and incentive travel groups, and friends traveling together who want more than just a stadium weekend.

3. Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive in Nairobi and settle into your hotel, with time to explore the city ahead of tournament days. Overnight in Nairobi.

Day 2–3: Safari Sevens Rugby Tournament

Attend the Safari Sevens Rugby Tournament with premium match access, enjoying the fan zones, international teams, and Nairobi's dining and nightlife scene between matches. Overnight in Nairobi each night.

Day 4: Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Depart for the Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive. Overnight in the Maasai Mara.

Day 5: Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

A full day of game drives tracking the Big Five across the reserve's open plains, with an optional luxury upgrade such as a hot air balloon safari. Overnight in the Maasai Mara.

Day 6: Final Game Drive & Departure

A final morning game drive before the drive back to Nairobi for your onward or international flight.

4. Pricing

5. What's Included

•      Safari Sevens match access

•      Accommodation as per itinerary

•      Private transportation and airport transfers

•      Experienced safari guide

•      Meals as specified

•      Maasai Mara game drives and park fees

6. What's Excluded

•      International flights

•      Kenya visa fees

•      Travel insurance

•      Premium hospitality or VIP event upgrades

•      Optional luxury add-ons (balloon safari)

•      Personal expenses

•      Tips and gratuities

7. Why Travel With Afric Mzizi Safaris

Accommodation and match access around the Safari Sevens tournament can sell out quickly given its international following, and Afric Mzizi Safaris secures both well ahead of the official schedule. As a family-run Kenya operator, we handle the full logistics between the stadium and the savannah, giving rugby fans a seamless transition from tournament energy to genuine wildlife safari.