Kenya · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Drive through the picturesque Rift Valley floor to Masai Mara Game Reserve
  • 02 Spot the Big Five in Kenya's most popular game sanctuary
  • 03 Stay at Marachui Tented Camp during your safari in Masai Mara
  • 04 Visit a local Masai village to understand their culture and lifestyle

Take a short safari to Masai Mara, Africa's greatest wildlife reserve and possibly the world's top big-game viewing ecosystem. Travel through the picturesque Rift Valley floor to this renowned game reserve and stay in a tented camp as you explore one of Kenya's most celebrated safari destinations. With game drives in the reserve and the chance to spot the Big Five, this tour offers a rewarding wildlife experience in just three days.

Spend the day in Masai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary, where you will have the opportunity to spot the Big Five - lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant.

From the itinerary

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 Afternoon Game Drive

  • Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through the Rift Valley floor to Masai Mara Game Reserve.

  • Have lunch and head out for an afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight stay at Marachui Tented Camp.

The approximate transit time is 5.5 hours, and the meal plan includes lunch and dinner.

2
Day 02

Full Day in Masai Mara

  • Spend the day in Masai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary, where you will have the opportunity to spot the Big Five - lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant.

  • Spend the entire day in the park or go for an early morning and afternoon game drive.

  • Visit a local Masai village (USD 20 per person) to understand their culture and lifestyle.

Overnight at Marachui Tented Camp.

The meal plan includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

3
Day 03

Early Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Go on an early morning game drive in Mara.

  • Return to your accommodation for breakfast.

  • Drive back to Nairobi.

  • Drop off at your hotel or the airport.

The approximate transit time is 5.5 hours, and the meal plan includes breakfast.

Rift Valley floor, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Marachui Tented Camp

Where this trip takes you

Rift Valley floor, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Marachui Tented Camp

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

  • Transportation in a custom safari minibus with a pop-up roof, ideal for game viewing and sightseeing

  • English-speaking driver-guide

  • Full-board accommodation in the lodge or tented camp

  • Bottled water for use during the safari

  • Game drives and all entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • International air transportation to and from Nairobi

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

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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