Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Balloon Ride Option

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big Five in the extraordinary ecosystem of the Masai Mara
  • 02 Explore 1,510 sq. km of wide-open landscapes and fertile river woodlands
  • 03 See herds of wildebeest and zebra roaming across the savannah plains
  • 04 Enjoy a full-day game drive with chances to see giraffes, elephants, hippos, and more
  • 05 Take an optional early morning balloon trip over the savannah, followed by a champagne breakfast

Witness the extraordinary ecosystem and vast concentration of wildlife at the Masai Mara Game Reserve on this 3-day safari from Nairobi. Traverse open landscapes, savannah plains, and fertile river woodlands as you look out for the Big Five of Africa and a wide variety of other wildlife. Stay at safari lodges inside the reserve and enjoy memorable experiences, including a full-day game drive and the option of an early morning balloon trip over the plains.

Witness the extraordinary ecosystem and vast concentration of wildlife at the Masai Mara Game Reserve on this 3-day safari from Nairobi.

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

From Nairobi to the Masai Mara

  • Pick up from the airport or your Nairobi hotel and proceed to the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve.

  • Arrive in time for lunch at Sentrim Mara.

Accommodation: Full board at Sentrim Mara.

Meal Plan: Lunch and dinner.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in the Masai Mara

  • Enjoy a full-day game drive as you proceed to Masai Mara Sopa Lodge. On clear days, the Masai Mara offers a fantastic orange-tinted sunset, and you will definitely want to capture this moment while sipping sundowners back at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge. The Mara Reserve covers 1,510 sq. km of incredible wide-open landscapes and fertile river woodlands, following the looping meanders of the Mara and Talek Rivers. Wherever you go in the Mara, you will see varied wildlife such as Masai giraffe, baboons, warthogs, bat-eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, topi, impala, and wildebeest. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos also exist in great numbers.

Accommodation: Full board at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

3
Day 03

Balloon Safari or Morning Game Drive to Nairobi

  • Go for an early morning balloon trip, which is usually an outstanding way of seeing the savannah plains and the wildlife below.

  • Enjoy a beautiful champagne breakfast.

  • Alternatively, you can opt for an early morning game drive before being transferred to Nairobi.

Meal Plan: Breakfast.

Masai Mara Game Reserve, savannah plains, Mara and Talek Rivers

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara Game Reserve, savannah plains, Mara and Talek Rivers

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

  • Government-imposed park fees and/or taxes

  • Park fees for non-residents

  • All activities, unless labelled as optional

  • Meals, as specified in the full itinerary section

  • All accommodation

  • Round-trip airport transfer

  • Professional English-speaking Kenyan driver-guide

  • All transportation, unless labelled as optional

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation on the day before the tour departs

  • Accommodation on the last day

  • International flights from/to home

  • Tips

  • Personal items such as souvenirs, travel insurance, and visa fees

  • Some meals, as specified in the itinerary

  • Drinks

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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $663.00 — $1,553.00
Double Sharing $663.00 — $990.00

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