Kenya · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

Spot the Big 5 in the Maasai Mara National Reserve

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot the African Big Five in Maasai Mara National Reserve
02 Travel through the Great Rift Valley and admire the Great Escarpment scenery
03 Look out for the Great Annual Migration of wildebeests
04 Visit Narok town to meet local people and shop for local souvenirs

Embark on a 3-day wildlife safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve, known for its exceptional wildlife and opportunities to see lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, and the Great Annual Migration of wildebeests. Travel through the Great Rift Valley with a scenic stop at the Great Escarpment, enjoy multiple game drives in the reserve, and visit Narok town to meet local people and buy souvenirs from local vendors.

Embark on a 3-day wildlife safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve, known for its exceptional wildlife and opportunities to see lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, and the Great Annual Migration of wildebeests.

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 Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

Depart from Nairobi with your tour guide early in the morning and drive to the Rift Valley, where you will stop to enjoy the scenery of the Great Escarpment.
Drive to Narok, a Maasai town, where you will stop for lunch before continuing your journey to Maasai Mara.
Reach the camp or lodge in Maasai Mara National Reserve late in the afternoon.
Have dinner and stay the night at the camp.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drives in Maasai Mara

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the park. You will have a chance to see all the Big Five members, including lions, buffaloes, leopards, rhinos, and elephants. You may also spot other wild animals such as zebras, hyenas, cheetahs, warthogs, topis, wildebeests, and elands.
Have dinner and stay the night at the camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

Go for an early morning game drive in the reserve from 7:00 am till 9:00 am before leaving the reserve.
Make a stop at Narok town to buy some souvenirs from the locals.
Arrive in Nairobi late in the evening, where you will be dropped off at the International Life House or an agreed drop-off point.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara grasslands, Great Rift Valley vistas, Great Escarpment viewpoint, Narok town market

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Nairobi 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation as per the itinerary
Accommodation as per the itinerary or similar, as requested for all our clients
Meals as per the itinerary - breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Services of an English-speaking Kenyan driver
National park and game reserve entrance fees as per the itinerary
Excursions and activities as per the itinerary
Recommended mineral water while on safari

What's Not Included

Visas and related costs
Personal taxes
Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, and other items of a personal nature
International flights
Optional excursions and activities, including the Masai Village visit, not listed in the itinerary

Know before you go

Masai Mara is one of the largest national parks and the most famous in Kenya. The locals call the place "The Mara". It is named after the local inhabitants, the Maasai. The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is the northern continuation of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
Activities in this park include game drives, hot air balloon rides, and visits to Masai villages for cultural entertainment.

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