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

3 Days Round trip from Pension towers Loita street Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic drive from Nairobi with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint
02 Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara with chances to spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, buffalo, and giraffes
03 Full-day safari across the Mara's vast open savannahs with opportunities to see the Big Five
04 Optional sunrise balloon safari over the Mara with a champagne breakfast
05 Optional Maasai village visit to experience local culture and traditions

Set off on a classic 3-day Masai Mara safari from Nairobi, travelling through the dramatic scenery of the Great Rift Valley before reaching the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Settle into camp and begin your adventure with an afternoon game drive across the Mara's open savannahs, with chances to spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, and more. Spend a full day tracking wildlife with your guide and looking out for the Big Five in their natural habitat. On your final day, you can add a Maasai village visit for a cultural encounter before returning to Nairobi in the afternoon.

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 Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

Your Kenya safari package begins with pickup from Nairobi city centre and a drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, stop at the Great Rift Valley to witness the escarpment and enjoy breathtaking views before continuing to your camp, arriving in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, start your first thrilling game drive, where you may encounter lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, and other wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay at Rhino Tourist Camp.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drives in Masai Mara

Your Kenya safari package continues with a full day of game drives across the vast savannahs of the Masai Mara. Witness the Big Five and other incredible wildlife in their natural habitat, with a packed lunch included.

An optional balloon safari is available at $490 per person, offering a magical sunrise view over the Mara followed by a champagne breakfast upon landing. Return to Rhino Tourist Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03

Masai Mara to Nairobi with Optional Maasai Village Visit

Your Kenya safari package concludes with an optional Maasai village visit, payable directly, where you'll experience authentic Maasai culture and traditions. Afterwards, drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.

Drop-off is at Nairobi city centre.

The fine print