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3-Day Masai Mara Wildlife Safari From Nairobi
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Bird Watching, Safari, Wildlife

  • Duration

    3 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Drive through the picturesque Great Rift Valley to safari in Kenya's famous Masai Mara Nation Reserve. Spot the big five, zebras, wildebeests and leopards on thrilling game drives in the park and find hippos and crocodiles in Mara River. Explore the nearby Masai villages to learn about their culture and enjoy the traditional dance of the natives before heading back to Nairobi.

Highlights
  • Go for game drives in Masai Mara and spot the big five
  • Spot hippos and crocodiles at the Mara River
  • Interact with the local Masai village and enjoy their dance performances
  • Day 1 : Arrival in Masai Mara expand_more
    • Meet your safari guide at 7.30 am for your departure. Set out on a picturesque drive descending the Great Rift Valley and onwards to Masai Mara, Kenya's famous game reserve (Drive time 5.5 hours). This is where the famous wildebeest and zebra migration from Serengeti to Masai Mara occurs between July and October. 
    • Arrive at camp for lunch, then head to your tent and make yourself comfortable. Later in the afternoon, meet your guide for your afternoon safari game drive. Venture out to see many animals and the beautiful Masai Mara landscape. 
    • As the sun sets, enjoy a classic sundowner under an acacia tree before returning to the camp for dinner.

    Overnight in Masai Mara.

  • Day 2 : Masai Mara Game Drive expand_more
    • Wake up early for a cup of coffee, followed by a morning game drive safari. Enjoy the fresh breeze at the break of dawn and marvel as the bush comes to life in the early morning hours. Enjoy watching the abundant wildlife in Masai Mara as well as a variety of birds. 
    • Stopover for a picnic breakfast overlooking the Mara Plains before proceeding with your game drive. Head back to camp later in the morning. You may also choose to have a full-day game drive [whole day] with a packed picnic lunch. 
    • Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at the camp.

    Overnight in Masai Mara.

  • Day 3 : Return to Nairobi expand_more
    • Start the day with a morning game drive, and return to camp for breakfast, after which you will check out, and get ready for the road transfer back to Nairobi. Transport is in the traditional mini-van with a pop-up roof for optimum wildlife viewing en route from Masai Mara. As your drive from Maasai Mara, enjoy the breathtaking scenery. 
    • Arrive in Nairobi by early afternoon. The driver will drop you off at your hotel or transfer you to the airport for your onward flight home.

    Tour ends.

What's Included
  • 3 days, 2 nights accommodation on full board in Masai Mara 
  • Transport on a safari mini van vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Services of an English-speaking Kenyan guide
  • Park entry fee on safari
  • Two game drives per day – where applicable
  • Drinking water on safari
  • Flying doctors emergency services
What's Excluded
  • Extra sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary
  • Driver/Guide’s tips
  • Luggage/travel insurance
  • Laundry
  • Drinks
  • Medical and all other personal expenses
What to bring
  • Short-sleeve or t-shirts 
  • Shorts  
  • Long-sleeve shirts (for protection from both sun and mosquitoes) 
  • Cotton trousers or light pants
  • Jacket or fleece  
  • Wide-brim hat with an under-chin tie (to stop it from being blown off in open-top vehicles)  
  • Comfortable walking shoes 
  • Lightweight sandals or flip flops (for wearing around the camp)  
  • Swimwear (for camps and lodges with a pool) 
  • Cotton socks and underwear  
  • Buff or, scarf or bandana (good for dust)  
  • Sunglasses with polarised lenses (the glare can be intense) 
  • Passport + a copy (keep in separate bags) 
  • Camera, battery, extra battery, and plenty of memory cards  
  • Chargers (for camera and phone) and a power adaptor 
  • Sunscreen Lip balm  
  • Mosquito repellent 
  • Malaria prophylaxis  
  • Good binoculars (at least 8 x 30 magnification) 
  • Small torch  
  • Toiletries (remember the lodges will have shampoos, soaps, etc.)  
  • A pack of wet wipes or hand sanitiser  
Know before you go
  • The wildebeest migration is from July to September in Masai Mara, Kenya. Get special offer rates from us and enjoy an experience of a lifetime.
Meeting Point

Nairobi, Kenya

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
1 To 1 USD 830 Per Person

This is a private tour

Starting From

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USD 830 / person