Kenya · Safari

3-Day Maasai Mara Wildlife Safari from Nairobi with Big Five

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big Five in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
  • 02 Witness the famous annual migration of wildebeest and zebra
  • 03 Capture stunning pictures at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint
  • 04 Enjoy thrilling game drives across Maasai Mara's open grasslands

Visit this premier African reserve in the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by open grassland and renowned for exceptional wildlife viewing. Witness the famous annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from Serengeti in Tanzania in search of water and pasture, and look out for the Big Five along the way. With scenic stops, game drives, and time in one of Kenya's most celebrated reserves, this 3-day safari offers a memorable wildlife experience.

Witness the famous annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from Serengeti in Tanzania in search of water and pasture, and look out for the Big Five along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Meet your local tour guide at the hotel for pick-up and transfer.

  • Drive to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the floor of the Rift Valley. Maasai Mara Reserve is the most popular tourist destination in Kenya. Located in the Great Rift Valley and primarily made up of open grasslands, it offers the chance to see plenty of African wildlife concentrated on the reserve's western escarpment. It is also regarded as the jewel of Kenya's wildlife viewing areas. The annual wildebeest migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November.

  • Arrive, check in, and have lunch.

  • Return to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner, followed by time to rest at your preferred lodge.

Dinner and overnight stay at Keekorok Lodge.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Big Five Safari in Maasai Mara

  • Spend a full day touring Maasai Mara in search of the Big Five.

  • Have picnic lunch in the reserve as you scale the banks of the Mara River.

  • Optional: In the evening, you can visit a local Maasai village for a Maasai cultural tour at USD 20. Learn about the Maasai community and interact with the local people. A balloon safari at a discounted rate of USD 380 per person can also be organized in the morning.

Dinner and overnight stay at Keekorok Lodge.

3
Day 03

Early Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Enjoy an early morning game drive at the Mara Reserve, followed by breakfast at the lodge.

  • Drive back to Nairobi.

Masai Mara open grasslands, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Mara River banks

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara open grasslands, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Mara River banks

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

  • Accommodation

  • All park entrance fees

  • All meals

  • English-speaking local tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Tips

  • Personal expenses

  • Maasai village visit at USD 20

  • Balloon safari at USD 380

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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