Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Wildebeest Migration

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel through Narok, a famous Masai settlement, on the way to Masai Mara
  • 02 Search for lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife on game drives
  • 03 Witness the wildebeest migration across the Masai Mara plains from July to September
  • 04 Visit the Mara River to watch hippos and large Nile crocodiles during the crossing

Experience the astounding phenomenon of the wildebeest migration in front of your own eyes in Masai Mara on this 3-day safari from Nairobi. Travel through Narok to the famous Masai Mara National Park and enjoy game drives in search of lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and many other animals. During migration season from early July to the end of September, the plains are full of wildebeest, with dramatic scenes unfolding at the Mara River.

Make sure to go to the Mara River to watch the hippos and the large Nile crocodiles, which lie in wait for a meal as the wildebeest cross on their annual quest to find new pastures.

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via Narok

  • Start from Nairobi in the company of your guide for a 5-hour journey to Masai Mara National Park.

  • Pass through Narok, a famous Masai settlement, and admire the beauty of the area.

  • Arrive in time for lunch as you check in to Elengata Mara Camp.

  • Head for an afternoon game drive through the park, searching for lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and other animals.

Dinner and overnight at Elengata Mara Camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

  • Head for an early morning game drive and return to camp for breakfast.

  • Spend the full day in the park with a packed lunch, searching for its popular residents, the wildebeest. The Masai Mara plains are full of wildebeest during migration season from early July to the end of September.

  • Keep a lookout for zebra, impala, topi, giraffe, Thomson's gazelle, leopards, lions, hyenas, cheetahs, jackals, and bat-eared foxes. Black rhinos are a little shy and hard to spot, but they are often seen at a distance if you are lucky.

  • Make sure to go to the Mara River to watch the hippos and the large Nile crocodiles, which lie in wait for a meal as the wildebeest cross on their annual quest to find new pastures.

Meals and overnight at Elengata Mara Camp.

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Nairobi

  • Enjoy an early morning breakfast at your camp.

  • Check out of the camp and the park, then drive back to Nairobi on a 5-hour journey.

  • Have lunch at a carnivore restaurant, and afterwards get dropped off at your respective hotel or the airport around 3 pm.

Masai Mara plains, Mara River, Elengata Mara Camp, Narok

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara plains, Mara River, Elengata Mara Camp, Narok

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

  • Park entrance fee

  • English-speaking professional guide

  • Accommodation

  • Transport in a comfortable tour van

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fee at Masai Village

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • The tour requires a minimum of 2 people.

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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