Kenya · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big Five in Masai Mara
  • 02 See herds of wildebeest and zebra across the Mara region
  • 03 Travel through the Great Rift Valley with a scenic stop
  • 04 Enjoy full-day game drives in a pop-up-roof safari mini-van

Explore the Mara region, renowned for its huge concentration of diverse wildlife and bird species, and especially for the annual migration of over a million wildebeest and zebras. Take in the beautiful sights and sounds of nature and lose yourself in the greenery and scenery on this 3-day wildlife safari.

Visit the banks of the Mara River, the crossing point during the wildebeest and zebra migration, and a strategic place for spotting excellent game.

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 Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Get picked up from your hotel or place of stay in Nairobi early in the morning and receive a briefing on the day's program.

  • Depart for Masai Mara National Park and game reserve via the Great Rift Valley, with a stop at the viewpoint for photography and sightseeing.

  • Drive past Narok town and arrive at the camp or lodge in time to settle in for lunch.

  • Embark on an evening game drive in search of the Big Five - lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo - as well as cheetah, zebras, giraffe, warthog, wildebeest, hyena, jackal, and more.

Return for dinner and an overnight stay.

All meals and accommodation at Mara Sidai Camp/Rhino Tourist Camp or similar on a full-board basis (L/D).

2
Day 02

Full-Day Masai Mara Game Drive and Mara River Visit

  • After breakfast, depart for your full-day game drive with packed lunches. This gives you a great chance to spot diverse wildlife, including the black-maned lions that Mara is well known for, among plenty of other game.

  • Visit the banks of the Mara River, the crossing point during the wildebeest and zebra migration, and a strategic place for spotting excellent game. You may also choose to make an optional visit to the Masai cultural homestead.

  • Your driver-guide will assist you in negotiating with the village elder. Enjoy their ever-colourful culture and traditions, preserved for generations, and join them in their songs and dance.

Return to the camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals and accommodation at Mara Sidai Camp/Rhino Tourist Camp or similar on a full-board basis (B/L/D).

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Nairobi

  • Have breakfast in the morning, check out, and depart.

  • Exit the conservancy and drive back to Nairobi.

  • Get dropped off at your hotel or place of stay.

Masai Mara plains, Mara River banks, Great Rift Valley viewpoint

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara plains, Mara River banks, Great Rift Valley viewpoint

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

  • All meals and accommodation as indicated (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)

  • All park and conservancy entry fees plus government taxes

  • Bottled mineral water during the safari

  • Services of a professional English-speaking Kenyan guide/driver

  • Unlimited game drives in a safari mini-van with a pop-up rooftop for good game viewing and photography

  • Return transfer to your hotel or place of stay

What's Not Included

  • Optional visit to the Masai cultural homestead at USD 25 per person (the fee goes directly to the community)

  • Drinks taken during meals

What to bring

  • T-shirt/long sleeve
  • Shorts/trousers
  • Sneakers
  • Open shoes
  • Sunscreen lotion
  • Mosquito repellents
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses

Know before you go

  • Foreign language-speaking guide service is available on request.

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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