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, Kenya's most popular game reserve
  • 02 Drive through the Great Rift Valley and stop for sweeping escarpment views
  • 03 Search for hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River
  • 04 Stay in a budget tented camp and wake up to birdsong in the savannah

Uncover Kenya's adventurous side on this 3-day safari from Nairobi to Masai Mara, with amazing views across the Great Rift Valley and game drives through the classic African savannah. Travel in an open-roof safari van, spot the Big Five and other wildlife in one of Kenya's most popular game reserves, and enjoy the sheer density of animals in the park. With camping accommodation included, you can also wake up to birdsong in the heart of this remarkable wilderness.

Uncover Kenya's adventurous side on this 3-day safari from Nairobi to Masai Mara, with amazing views across the Great Rift Valley and game drives through the classic African savannah.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Depart Nairobi in the morning.

  • Drive through the Great Rift Valley and down to the floor of the Rift Valley, making a stop at a viewpoint to see the escarpment and the awesome sight of the valley.

  • Arrive at Masai Mara around mid-day in time for lunch.

  • After lunch, relax before taking the afternoon game drive deep into the savannah grassland in search of the Big Five and other wildlife within the famous Masai Mara park.

Later, return to the camp before dark for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara Game Reserve

  • Have breakfast early in the morning.

  • After breakfast, head out with a picnic lunch box and spend the day in Masai Mara, Kenya's most popular game reserve, where you will have the best opportunity to spot the Big Five - lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant.

  • Drive down to the Mara River to look for hippos and crocodiles, then break for lunch under an acacia tree.

  • After lunch, continue with the safari and return to the camp late in the evening.

Relax by the tent before dinner and your overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Early in the morning, enjoy a game drive in search of the big pride of lions and other animals.

  • Return to the camp for breakfast.

  • Check out and drive back to Nairobi, arriving at approximately 4 p.m.

  • Drop-off at your hotel.

  • Have lunch and transfer to the airport for your onward flight home.

End of tour.

Masai Mara savannah, Mara River, Great Rift Valley escarpment

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savannah, Mara River, Great Rift Valley escarpment

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation in a budget tented camp

  • Park entrance fees

  • Transport in a safari van with a pop-up roof for animal viewing

  • All government taxes/VAT

  • Professional, English-speaking Masai Mara driver-guide

  • Round-trip airport transfer

  • 1 litre of drinking water per person per day

What's Not Included

  • Tips & gratuities

  • Personal expenses

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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