3-Day Masai Mara Wildlife Safari with Big Five Game Drives

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, home to the Big Five
• 02 Enjoy multiple guided game drives across vast savannah landscapes rich in wildlife
• 03 Travel in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for excellent game viewing
• 04 Experience a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with breathtaking views

Discover Kenya's iconic Masai Mara on this immersive 3-day group safari, travelling through the Great Rift Valley to vast savannahs teeming with wildlife. Enjoy expertly guided game drives in a 4x4 vehicle, spotting the Big Five and diverse plains animals in their natural habitat. Stay in comfortable lodges or tented camps, savour full-board meals, and experience unforgettable African landscapes, dramatic sunsets, and rich wildlife encounters, with opportunities to witness the Great Migration seasonally during peak wildlife-viewing months in Kenya.

Enjoy expertly guided game drives in a 4x4 vehicle, spotting the Big Five and diverse plains animals in their natural habitat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

• Meet your safari guide in Nairobi for an early morning departure.
• Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley with photo stops en route.
• Arrive at Masai Mara in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp.
• Enjoy an afternoon game drive across the savannah, spotting lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and plains game.
• Return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drives in Masai Mara

• Set out early for a morning game drive when wildlife activity is at its peak.
• Search for the Big Five and observe predator and herbivore interactions.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch within the reserve, surrounded by open savannah views.
• Continue with an afternoon game drive to maximise wildlife sightings.
• Return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Masai Mara to Nairobi with Optional Maasai Village Visit

• Enjoy breakfast at the camp.
• Choose an optional visit to a Masai village for a cultural experience, or relax at the lodge.
• Depart Masai Mara and drive back to Nairobi.
• Drop off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of the safari.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park entrance fees
• Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
• Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide
• 2 nights' accommodation on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• Game drives as per the itinerary
• Bottled drinking water during game drives

What's Not Included

• International and domestic flights
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Tips and gratuities
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Optional activities (e.g. Maasai village visit, hot air balloon safari)

What to bring

• Passport and visa
• Comfortable safari clothing (neutral colours)
• Warm jacket for early mornings
• Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
• Camera and binoculars
• Personal medications

Know before you go

• Best time: July-October (Great Migration) or Jan-Mar (wildlife viewing).
• Malaria precautions and personal medications are recommended.
• Wear neutral, lightweight clothes, and bring warm layers for mornings and evenings.
• Soft-sided luggage only, maximum 15-20 kg.
• Bring a camera and binoculars.
• Some lodges and village visits may require cash.
• Ask before photographing local people.
• Wi-Fi may be limited, so enjoy disconnecting.
• Carry your passport, visa, and travel permits.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.