3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Maasai Village Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Thrilling game drives through Masai Mara National Reserve
• 02 Look out for the Big Five and other wildlife across the reserve
• 03 Visit the Mara River to see hippos and crocodiles
• 04 Meet the local Maasai community and visit a cultural village
• 05 Enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the Masai plains

Embark on a 3-day safari to Masai Mara National Reserve from Nairobi, with game drives through one of Kenya's most celebrated wildlife areas. Look out for the Big Five and other animals across the reserve, and visit the Mara River to watch hippos and crocodiles. The experience also includes time with the local Maasai community and the chance to enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the Masai plains.

Look out for the Big Five and other animals across the reserve, and visit the Mara River to watch hippos and crocodiles.

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 Afrikaans, English, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

• Pick up from Nairobi at 6:00 am and head south to the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley.
• Continue to Narok, a Maasai town, then proceed to Maasai Mara for lunch at Mara Chui Camp and time to refresh.
• After a short rest, go for an afternoon game drive to view the wild animals that inhabit this unique park.
• Return to camp for dinner and an overnight campfire.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

• After breakfast, leave the camp for a full-day game drive in Maasai Mara, watching lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and many different bird species.
• Meet members of the famous Maasai tribe who live within the dispersal area of the game reserve. Enjoy lunch served in the park.
• Return to Mara Chui Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Sunrise, Maasai Village Visit, and Return to Nairobi

• Wake up to a lovely sunrise and freshen up after breakfast. Visit the Maasai cultural village.
• Depart for Nairobi, stopping along the way for breathtaking panoramic views of the Rift Valley and its adjacent landforms.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a comfortable overland truck and safari vans
• All park entry fees (residents only)
• All camping fees
• Full-board accommodation in a semi-luxury large spacious tent, all en suite bathrooms with hot and cold showers and a flush toilet
• English-speaking Nairobian guide

What's Not Included

• Personal expense

What to bring

• Personal effects (wash kit, sun-screen, sleeping bag)
• Camera, spare batteries, and film
• A hat and shades to shield from the sun
• Insect repellent
• Warm clothing for the evening

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.