Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Big Five Game Drives

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Go on game drives in Masai Mara to spot the Big Five
  • 02 Watch hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River
  • 03 Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint on the journey from Nairobi
  • 04 Enjoy a beautiful sunset on your way back from the afternoon game drive

Head to Masai Mara National Reserve, one of the most popular national reserves in Kenya, to spot the Big Five - lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, and leopards - along with other animals and birds. You will also find hippos and crocodiles in the Mara River, which flows through the park.

Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the Mara River as you watch hippos and crocodiles basking on the rocks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English, French, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • After breakfast, depart from Nairobi for Masai Mara Game Reserve, with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.

  • After a few minutes for photography, continue in the safari vehicle down the Rift Valley and arrive in Narok for lunch.

  • Later, proceed towards Masai Mara. Upon arrival at Masai Mara National Park, check in to the camp or lodge.

  • Leave for a late afternoon game drive immediately after arrival for about 2 hours.

  • Enjoy the beautiful sunset on the way back.

Return to the camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve

  • After breakfast, go on a full-day game drive within the reserve to spot the Big Five - lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo - as well as other animals such as cheetah, giraffe, zebra, and notable birds commonly found in Masai Mara.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the Mara River as you watch hippos and crocodiles basking on the rocks. This is one of the wildebeest crossing points during the famous migrations.

Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

3
Day 03

Early Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Go for an early morning game drive. Return to the camp or lodge around 09:30 AM for breakfast.

  • Leave Masai Mara for Nairobi and arrive in the evening at around 05:00 PM.

End of the tour.

Masai Mara, Mara River, Great Rift Valley viewpoint

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara, Mara River, Great Rift Valley viewpoint

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All transfers
  • All meals
  • Accommodation
  • Entrance fees
  • Game drives as per itinerary
  • Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide

What's Not Included

  • Snacks, drinks, and mineral water
  • Gratuities and items of a personal nature, e.g. laundry, soft drinks/alcohol, tipping, and telephone services
  • Any other personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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