Kenya · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Camp under the stars in Masai Mara and fall asleep to the sounds of the bush
  • 02 Search for Africa's Big Five in Kenya's top safari destination
  • 03 Take in panoramic views from the Great Rift Valley viewpoint
  • 04 Travel during July to September for a chance to witness migrating wildebeest and zebras
  • 05 Enjoy full-day game viewing in a reserve with over 450 animal species

Relax and chase exciting views of the magnificent wild at Kenya's Masai Mara Game Reserve on this 3-day camping safari from Nairobi. Camp under the stars, fall asleep to the sounds of the bush, and head out on adrenaline-pumping game drives in search of the resident Big Five. Take in the Great Rift Valley along the way and, if you travel in July, August, or September, witness the migration of wildebeest and zebras across the Mara plains.

Camp under the stars, fall asleep to the sounds of the bush, and head out on adrenaline-pumping game drives in search of the resident Big Five.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
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 the Great Rift Valley

  • Pick-up from the airport (JKI) or your hotel in Nairobi at 8:00 am for your safari tour.

  • Drive down the escarpment to the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley.

  • Continue to Narok, a small Maasai town.

  • Then drive to Masai Mara for lunch at the camp, followed by an exciting game drive in Maasai Mara Game Reserve - Kenya's top safari destination.

  • Return to the camp for dinner.

  • Relax in the canvas under the stars, falling asleep to the sounds of the bush.

Accommodation: Budget Camps

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara

  • Leave the camp after breakfast for a full day of game viewing in Masai Mara National Game Reserve.

  • Explore the vast Kenyan game reserve in search of Africa's Big Five. With abundant wildlife inhabiting the reserve and exceptional scenic beauty, this game reserve is Kenya's finest wildlife sanctuary, with over 450 species of animals.

  • Although July, August, and September are the months when the Mara plains are filled with migrating wildebeest and zebras, the resident wildlife is available for viewing all year round. The famous Maasai tribesmen also live within the dispersal area of the game reserve.

  • Lunch is served in the park.

  • Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Options:

  • Hot Air Balloon Safari at US$ 430 per person

  • Visit Masai Village at US$ 25 per person

Accommodation: Tented Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

3
Day 03

Early Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Depart from the camp for an early morning game drive, followed by a late breakfast.

  • Depart for Nairobi, stopping briefly for the breathtaking panoramic views of the Rift Valley and adjacent landforms.

  • Enjoy lunch en route.

  • The tour ends upon arrival back in Nairobi at about 3:30 pm.

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

  • Transport in our customized safari vehicle with specially modified suspension, full-length photographic roof hatches, and seats designed with seat belts

  • Guaranteed window seats

  • All game park entrance fees

  • All camping fees

  • Full-board accommodation offered in a spacious semi-luxury tent, with en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold shower, flush toilet, changing room, and lockers for valuables

  • Unlimited game drives

  • Three meals a day while on safari

  • Airport pick-up on arrival in Nairobi

  • Professional driver-guide service

  • Bottled drinking water

What's Not Included

  • Personal spending money

  • Drinks or beers/sodas

  • Laundry services at the camp

  • Telephone

What to bring

  • Camera

  • Hat

  • Sunglasses

  • Flashlight

  • Warm clothes for the evening weather

Know before you go

  • You are free to join our budget safari package as a solo traveller, a couple, or as a group.

  • You will have a chance to meet other travellers from around the world and have more fun. It is an opportunity to network, share ideas and experiences, and learn more from each other.

  • The group tours depart daily for this 3-day tented camping safari to Kenya's Masai Mara Reserve, one of Africa's best game-viewing destinations.

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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