Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Mara River Game Drives

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the Kenya-Tanzania border at the Mara Triangle
  • 02 Spot hippos and crocodiles at the famous Mara River
  • 03 Embark on thrilling game-viewing drives across Masai Mara
  • 04 Travel through the Great Rift Valley to reach the reserve

Embark on a 3-day safari in Kenya to explore the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. Travel across the Great Rift Valley, enjoy game-viewing drives across the plains, and look out for abundant wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, and rhinos. Visit the famous Mara River to spot hippos and crocodiles, and see the Kenya-Tanzania border at one edge of the Mara Triangle.

Visit the famous Mara River to spot hippos and crocodiles, and see the Kenya-Tanzania border at one edge of the Mara Triangle.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
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 via the Rift Valley

  • Meet your Masai Mara tour guide and get picked up from Nairobi at 08:00. Drive through Westlands to the Rift Valley viewpoint, where you will stop for a while before proceeding to the world-renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve.

  • Check into your camp upon arrival and enjoy a delicious lunch. Familiarize yourself with the new environment before embarking on an evening game drive.

Dinner, entertainment, and overnight stay at Lenchada Tourist Camp.

2
Day 02

Mara River Safari and Kenya-Tanzania Border Visit

  • Enjoy a hefty buffet breakfast at the camp and embark on a game-viewing drive in search of wild animals, followed by a drive to the famous Mara River in search of hippos and crocodiles.

  • See the Kenya-Tanzania border that marks one side of the Mara Triangle.

  • Enjoy a scrumptious lunch in the park and proceed on a game drive in search of animals not seen so far.

Dinner, entertainment, and overnight stay at Lenchada Tourist Camp.

3
Day 03

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

Wake up early for a final game drive after breakfast, then depart for Nairobi.

Great Rift Valley, Mara River, Masai Mara

Where this trip takes you

Great Rift Valley, Mara River, Masai Mara

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

  • 2 nights' accommodation

  • Daily game drive

  • Daily meals as mentioned in the itinerary

  • English-speaking Masai Mara tour guide and driver

  • Transport in a safari minivan with a pop-top roof

  • All government taxes

What's Not Included

  • Airfares

  • Park fees

  • Drinks

  • Laundry

  • Masai cultural village fee and souvenirs

  • Optional activities

  • Personal expenses

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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