Kenya · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace
See Herds of Zebra & Wildebeest
Embark on Thrilling Game Drives in Mara Reserve
View the Splendid Great Rift Valley

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 View the splendid landscape of the Great Rift Valley escarpment
  • 02 Enjoy thrilling game-viewing drives in Masai Mara Game Reserve
  • 03 Watch hippos and crocodiles by the Mara River
  • 04 Spot the famed Big Five and more in the wild
  • 05 Chance to see the great migration from July to October

View the astounding indigenous wildlife of Masai Mara Game Reserve on this 3-day safari from Nairobi. Marvel at the vast Great Rift Valley escarpment on your way to the reserve, then enjoy thrilling game-viewing drives in search of the famed Big Five and more. Spend time by the Mara River watching big hippos and crocodiles, with the chance to witness the great migration from July to October. With safari accommodation, meals, park fees, and transport included, this tour offers a well-rounded Masai Mara experience.

Spend time by the Mara River watching big hippos and crocodiles, with the chance to witness the great migration from July to October.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Luxury
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

  • 0730 hrs: Meet your Mara tour guide and get picked up from your Nairobi hotel, airport, or residence, then head to Masai Mara Game Reserve.

  • Stop en route to view interesting attractions, including the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

  • Descend to the floor of the Rift Valley escarpment for a drive through Masai country before continuing to the Mara Reserve.

  • Have a delicious lunch upon arrival, followed by an afternoon game-viewing drive.

Overnight at a Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp, with a choice of economy, standard, or luxury accommodation.

Meal plan: Lunch and dinner

2
Day 02

Unlimited Game-Viewing in Masai Mara

  • Go for an unlimited thrilling game drive and encounter the famous Big Five and more.

  • Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch by the Mara River while watching hippos and crocodiles. You might get to see the great migration (July - October).

Overnight at a Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.

3
Day 03

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Wake up early in the morning and go for a final game-viewing drive in Masai Mara.

  • Depart for Nairobi and stop for a scrumptious lunch en route, followed by arrival in the afternoon.

Drop-off at your Nairobi hotel, Nairobi airport, or residence.

Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch

Great Rift Valley escarpment, Masai Mara, Mara River

Where this trip takes you

Great Rift Valley escarpment, Masai Mara, Mara River

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

  • Courtesy Nairobi airport-hotel pick-up/drop-off transfers

  • 4x4 safari van

  • English-speaking Mara tour guide

  • Economy, standard, or luxury safari lodges/tented camps - choose your preference

  • Game-viewing drives

  • Masai Mara Game Reserve entrance fees

  • Meals on safari

  • Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle

  • Pick-up/drop-off at Nairobi airport, Nairobi hotel, or residence

  • Government taxes and local levies

What's Not Included

  • Other bottled drinks

  • Items and services of a personal nature

  • Tips or gratuities

Know before you go

  • Safari accommodation is in a selection of economy, standard, and luxury safari lodges or tented camps.

  • Transport is in customized pop-up top safari minivans.

  • Pop-up top 4x4 jeeps and Land Cruisers are provided at extra cost.

  • Choose an economy, standard, or luxury safari lodge/camp option depending on your budget and style.

  • Luxury lodge/tented camp options: Mara Sarova Camp, Mara Simba Lodge, Mara Serena Lodge, Mara Eden Camp, Mara River Camp, Ashnil Mara Camp, Keekorok Lodge.

  • Standard lodge/tented camp options: Mara Sopa Lodge, Mara Leisure Camp, AA Camp, Osero Camp.

  • Economy camp options: Elangata Olerai Camp, Olmoran Tented Camp, Sentrim Mara Camp.

  • Tour prices are per person sharing in a private open-top safari minivan and in a double/twin room or tent.

  • Price is in USD.

High Season: November - March

  • Economy

  • Standard

  • Luxury

2 persons in private safari: per person:

  • $ 640

  • $ 680

  • $ 710

4 persons in private safari: per person:

  • $ 520

  • $ 560

$ 590

6 persons in private safari: per person:

  • $ 490

  • $ 520

  • $ 550

Single room extra:

  • $ 55

  • $ 75

  • $ 80

X-mas holiday extra: per person per day

  • $ 30

  • $ 40

  • $ 65

Children below 3 years:

Free

Children between 3-11 years: 75% of adult rate.

Peak Season: July - October

  • Economy

  • Standard

  • Luxury

2 persons in private safari: per person:

  • $ 675

  • $ 720

  • $ 930

4 persons in private safari: per person:

  • $ 555

  • $ 600

  • $ 810

6 persons in private safari: per person:

  • $ 525

  • $ 560

  • $ 770

Single room extra

  • $ 25

  • $ 90

  • $ 170

Children below 3 years

Free

Children between 3-11 years: 75% of adult rate.

Low Season: 1st April-30th June

  • Economy

  • Standard

  • Luxury

2 persons in private safari: per person:

  • $ 570

  • $ 615

  • $ 630

4 persons in private safari: per person:

  • $ 450

  • $ 495

  • $ 510

6 persons in private safari: per person:

  • $ 420

  • $ 455

  • $ 470

Children below 3 years

Free

Children between 3-11 years: 75% of adult rate.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Embakasi, 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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