Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Flights and Basecamp Stay

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
  • 03 Enjoy shared game drives in an open-sided 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
  • 04 Visit community projects and experience a sunset sundowner in the savannah

Experience the spectacular Masai Mara on this whirlwind tour. The savannah is rich with wildlife, from babies taking their first steps to dramatic life-and-death scenes between predator and prey, giving you the opportunity to enjoy unique and unforgettable safari experiences.

When you are ready, retire to your tent and be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the savannah.

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 Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara and First Game Drives

  • Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer to Wilson Airport for your morning flight to Masai Mara, departing at 10:00 am.

  • As you disembark at Olkiombo Airstrip, a friendly and knowledgeable Maasai guide will be ready to take you on your very first game drive in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser.

  • During your drive, get introduced to the exceptional wildlife of the Maasai Mara, including thriving populations of lions, elephants, cheetahs, and leopards.

  • Arrive at Basecamp Maasai Mara for lunch, freshly prepared by a trained team of Maasai chefs.

  • After lunch, wander around the camp compound and reconnect with your well-travelled self as you take in the tranquillity of your new surroundings.

  • At 4 pm, meet your Maasai guide to explore new dimensions of the savannah during your afternoon game drive.

  • Return to camp in time for a mouth-watering three-course dinner, followed by story sharing and stargazing around the fireplace.

  • When you are ready, retire to your tent and be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the savannah.

Dinner and overnight at Basecamp Masai Mara.

2
Day 02

Basecamp Experiences and Savannah Safari

  • Wake to the magnificent 'wake-up call' of Masai Mara's astonishing birdlife.

  • After breakfast, meet your Naturalist Maasai Guide for a walk around the compound.

  • During your walk, get introduced to some of the operational elements that have made Basecamp a leading pioneer in responsible tourism.

  • Visit the Basecamp Maasai Brand (BMB) workshop, one of its capacity-building projects that employs 118 women.

  • Complete your walk by planting a tree in the Tree Plantation, just like the Obama family did when they stayed at the camp.

  • Head for a freshly prepared lunch, served underneath the trees overlooking the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

  • Stroll across the private suspension bridge to join your Driver Guide for an afternoon game drive.

  • Finish your game drive with a traditional Basecamp sundowner under an Acacia tree.

  • Return to BCMM for dinner, followed by story sharing and stargazing around the fireplace.

Dinner and overnight at Basecamp Masai Mara.

[Optional]

  • Awake to the magnificent 'wake-up call' symphony of Masai Mara's astonishing birdlife.

  • Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before embarking on a full-day safari in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Abundant wildlife on the savannah gives fantastic photo opportunities. The incredible backdrop of clear blue skies and the rolling savannah will captivate you, providing memories to last a lifetime.

  • Catch the action as predators hunt their prey and stalk the herds, just like the lions and the cheetahs, capturing them with your lens and in your heart.

  • Return to camp at sundown for dinner, followed by relaxation at the campfire as you tell of your experiences in the African wilderness.

3
Day 03

Final Safari and Return to Nairobi

  • Wake at dawn in time for a final walking safari or a game drive.

  • Witness how the savannah comes alive as the sun rises.

  • Return for breakfast and collect your things. Just like the wildebeest, the time has come to wander on.

  • Reach the Ol Kiombo Air Strip in time for your scheduled 11 am flight, the perfect departure time for international connections.

  • Upon landing at Wilson Airport, head back to the airport or your hotel in Nairobi.

Basecamp Maasai Mara, Masai Mara National Reserve, Acacia tree

Where this trip takes you

Basecamp Maasai Mara, Masai Mara National Reserve, Acacia tree

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

  • Ground transfers in Nairobi

  • Return flights from Masai Mara to Nairobi

  • Airstrip transfers in Masai Mara

  • Two nights' full-board accommodation

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Basecamp Masai Mara

  • Two game drives per day in a shared open-sided 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser

  • Sunset sundowner and a visit to community projects

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa fees

  • Masai Mara Park entry fees

  • Drinks, telephone calls, and bush activities such as bush breakfast and bush dinner

  • Balloon safari, laundry, and any other incidental charges

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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