Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Village Visit

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Go for game drives in Masai Mara and spot the Big Five
02 See notable birdlife and other wildlife in Kenya's most famous reserve
03 Visit a nearby Masai village to learn about the culture of the tribe
04 Travel through Kikuyu farmland and the Great Rift Valley en route to Masai Mara

Embark on a 3-day safari to Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Kenya's most popular wildlife destinations, and look out for the Big Five - lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, and leopards - along with many other animals and notable birds. Enjoy game drives across the reserve and end your tour with a visit to a local Masai village to learn about the tribe's culture and traditions.

Embark on a 3-day safari to Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Kenya's most popular wildlife destinations, and look out for the Big Five - lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, and leopards - along with many other animals and notable birds.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi at 8:00 am and drive through the Kikuyu farmland to the edge of the Rift Valley.
Descend the escarpment and continue via Narok to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Have lunch en route.
Upon arrival, check in to the camp or lodge and head out for an evening game drive.

Dinner and overnight stay at the Mara Sopa Lodge.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive and Mara Birdlife

After breakfast, go for a full-day game drive in Kenya's most famous national reserve. The famous Big Five - lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo - as well as cheetah, giraffe, hippo, zebra, and notable birds, are commonly found in Masai Mara.

Dinner and overnight stay at the Mara Sopa Lodge.

Day 03

Morning Game Drive, Masai Village, and Return to Nairobi

Go for an early morning game drive and return to the camp or lodge around 09:30 am for breakfast.
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and pass through a Masai village for insights into cultural tourism.
Arrive back in Nairobi by evening. The tour ends here.