3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Big 5 Game Drives

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for magnificent views over the plains
  • 02 Search for the Big 5 on game drives through Masai Mara Game Reserve
  • 03 Spot lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, elephants, and more
  • 04 Choose an optional hot air balloon safari or visit the Masai Village
  • 05 Witness the seasonal wildebeest and zebra migration from the Serengeti

Witness the grassland plains of Masai Mara filled with plentiful zebras, lions, wildebeests, large herds of elephants, and buffaloes on this 3-day safari from Nairobi. Enjoy taking pictures as you explore one of Africa's premier wildlife reserves, with game drives in search of the Big 5 and other wild animals. Along the way, stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for magnificent views over the plains.

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara and First Game Drive

  • Depart from Nairobi at 08:30 hrs and head to Africa's premier Masai Mara Game Reserve.

  • Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint en route to the Mara and take in the magnificent views over the plains.

  • Arrive by lunchtime, have lunch, and rest.

  • Head out for your first game drive in Masai Mara, searching for the big cats and plenty of wildebeests.

Return in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay at a camp. The meal plan includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Masai Mara Safari

  • Have breakfast and depart with packed lunches for a full day exploring the park, searching for the Big 5 and other wild game.

  • An optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost, or you may visit the Masai Village to learn about their culture and way of life.

  • See lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, leopards, many kinds of antelopes, and elephants with your Masai Mara safari guide.

  • Witness the seasonal migration, the spectacular annual event in the Mara when millions of wildebeest and zebra move from the Serengeti in Tanzania in search of water and pasture.

Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at a camp. The meal plan includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Nairobi Departure

  • Depart for Nairobi after breakfast.

  • Arrive in the afternoon and drop off at the airport to catch your flight back home.

  • The only meal included is breakfast.

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

  • Transport in a 4x4 tour van ideal for game viewing and photography

  • Full-board accommodation whilst on safari

  • Accommodation in a double/twin room

  • All park entrance fees, including government taxes

  • English-speaking professional Masai Mara safari driver/guide

  • All game drives

  • Bottled water whilst on safari

  • Start and end in Nairobi

  • Personalized service

What's Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

  • Laundry

  • Beverages/drinks

  • International flights

  • Visas

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Any other extras

  • Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari

What to bring

  • Please carry warm clothing for the evenings.

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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