Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Wildlife Safari with Great Rift Valley Views

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big Five in the Masai Mara Game Reserve
  • 02 Witness the spectacular wildebeest migration near the Mara River
  • 03 Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley
  • 04 Enjoy game drives across vast acacia-dotted plains

Enjoy views of the Great Rift Valley as you travel to the Masai Mara Game Reserve on this private wildlife safari. Explore vast acacia-dotted plains on thrilling game drives, with opportunities to spot the Big Five and witness the spectacular wildebeest migration near the Mara River. Take in the beautiful sights and sounds of nature as you immerse yourself in the reserve's remarkable scenery over three memorable days.

The migration is considered one of the natural wonders of the world, especially as the herds cross the Mara River.

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 via the Great Rift Valley

  • Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi at 08:00 hours and then depart for Masai Mara by road. On the way, make a brief stop at a viewpoint to enjoy the views of the Great Rift Valley.

  • Continue by road through the lower portion of the Great Rift Valley and across the iconic savannah wilderness to enter the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. En route, you might notice a Masai Moran (warrior) holding a single stick or a spear, standing on one foot, or herding hundreds of cows and sheep. The Masai Mara is characterized by its vast acacia-dotted plains and lakes, as well as its spectacular escarpments where the movie 'Out of Africa' was filmed. But the animals of the Masai Mara are the real stars of the show, providing drama and intrigue against a backdrop of spectacular scenery.

  • Arrive at the camp in time for lunch, followed by some leisure hours for a siesta.

  • Depart for an afternoon game viewing drive.

Return to the camp before sunset.

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drives in Masai Mara

  • Spend a full day in the Masai Mara Game Reserve in search of the Masai Mara's big cats and witness the spectacular wildebeest migration. Remember to keep a sharp lookout; you may witness a dramatic hunt, a solitary leopard retrieving its kill from the high branches of an acacia tree, or a herd of elephants protecting their young from predators. The Mara has one of the richest wildlife ensembles and is the backdrop for the spectacular, world-famous annual wildebeest migration. The migration is considered one of the natural wonders of the world, especially as the herds cross the Mara River. The reserve has over 95 species of mammals and over 400 species of birds. Game viewing is never dull in the Mara, and patience is usually rewarded with unique sightings.

All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) will be served at the camp.

3
Day 03

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • An early morning game viewing drive is planned for your final day in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Alternatively, you can decide to sleep in if you feel like it.

  • Breakfast will be served at the campsite, after which you will depart by road to Nairobi.

  • The tour ends in Nairobi early in the afternoon. Your African safari memories will last forever.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Great Rift Valley viewpoints, Masai Mara acacia-dotted plains, Mara River wildebeest crossings

Where this trip takes you

Great Rift Valley viewpoints, Masai Mara acacia-dotted plains, Mara River wildebeest crossings

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

  • Park fee

  • Transport

  • Accommodation

  • English-speaking Kenyan tour guide

  • Water

  • Food

  • Airport transfer

What's Not Included

  • Tips & gratuities

  • 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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