Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Wildlife Safari from Nairobi with Rift Valley Views

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big 5 in Masai Mara
  • 02 See herds of wildebeest and zebra wandering across the reserve
  • 03 Traverse the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley
  • 04 Enjoy game viewing in one of Kenya's finest wildlife sanctuaries

Set out on a short, budget-friendly camping safari in Kenya and enjoy extensive game drives in the vast Masai Mara National Reserve. Travel in open-roof safari vans, take in the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, and discover Kenya's rich wildlife in one of its most celebrated parks. With comfortable tented safari camp stays and mornings filled with birdsong, this 3-day safari offers an immersive wildlife experience from Nairobi.

Set out on a short, budget-friendly camping safari in Kenya and enjoy extensive game drives in the vast Masai Mara National Reserve.

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

  • Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi at 7:00 am and head south to the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley.

  • Continue to Narok, a small Masai town, and then to Masai Mara for lunch at the camp.

  • Enjoy an afternoon game viewing session to see the many animals that inhabit this unique park.

  • Return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: budget hotel/lodge/campsite

Meals & drinks: All meals included, drinking water included (other drinks not included)

Meal plan: Lunch & dinner

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drives in Masai Mara Reserve

  • Leave the camp for a full day of game drives in Masai Mara and explore the park with its amazingly high concentration of wildlife. This game reserve is Kenya's finest wildlife sanctuary, including migrants, with over 450 species of animals.

  • Famous Masai tribesmen live within the dispersal area of the game reserve. Have lunch in the park and then return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

    • Optional: Hot air balloon safari at US$ 430 per person and a visit to a Masai village at US$ 25 per person.

Accommodation: budget hotel/lodge/campsite

Meals & drinks: All meals included, drinking water included (other drinks not included)

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

3
Day 03

Early Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Today, an early morning game drive in Masai Mara is followed by a late breakfast.

  • Check out and proceed to Nairobi, stopping sporadically for the breathtaking views of the Rift Valley and adjacent landforms.

  • Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon.

End of the tour.

Accommodation: budget hotel/lodge/campsite

Meals & drinks: All meals included, drinking water included (other drinks not included)

Meal plan: Breakfast & lunch

Masai Mara grasslands, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Narok town

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara grasslands, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Narok town

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 a custom-made 8-seater tour van ideal for game viewing and photography

  • 2 nights of full-board accommodation in lodges/tented camps, as per the chosen package

  • All park entrance fees, including government taxes

  • Services of an English-speaking Kenya driver/guide

  • All game drives as detailed in the itinerary

  • Complimentary airport transfers

  • Bottled water whilst on safari

  • Start and end in Nairobi

  • Personalized service

What's Not Included

  • Tips

  • Laundry service

  • Telephone

  • Beverages/drinks

  • International flights

  • Visas

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Any other extras not detailed in the itinerary

  • Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before or after the safari

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Flashlight
  • Warm clothes

Know before you go

  • Optional: Hot air balloon safari at US$ 430 per person and a visit to a Masai village at US$ 25 per person.

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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $800.00 — $890.00
Double Sharing $800.00 — $850.00

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