Kenya · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Maasai Mara Game Reserve
02 See the Masai Mara Big 5 - lions, African elephants, rhinoceros, Cape buffalo, and leopards
03 Explore the Great Rift Valley
04 Enjoy game drives across the reserve in search of diverse wildlife

Witness the highlights of Masai Mara on this 3-day tour from Nairobi. Explore the Maasai Mara National Reserve and the Great Rift Valley, and enjoy game drives in search of the Big 5 - lions, African elephants, rhinoceros, Cape buffalo, and leopards. This short safari combines scenic travel from Nairobi with rewarding wildlife viewing in one of Kenya's most famous reserves.

Explore the Maasai Mara National Reserve and the Great Rift Valley, and enjoy game drives in search of the Big 5 - lions, African elephants, rhinoceros, Cape buffalo, and leopards.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi at around 7:30 am.
Proceed to Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The journey takes about 5-6 hours.
Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for a short break, where you can take photos and buy souvenirs.
Arrive in time for lunch.
Proceed for an afternoon game drive with your Kenyan tour guide.

Dinner and overnight at Lenchada Camp.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Spend a full day game viewing and exploring the reserve in search of the Big 5 - lions, African elephants, rhinoceros, Cape buffalo, and leopards - along with a variety of other wildlife.
Early morning and late afternoon game drives are offered here.
Have lunch at a picnic site.

Dinner and overnight will be at the camp.

Day 03

Pre-Breakfast Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

Enjoy a pre-breakfast game drive.
Return to the camp for breakfast.
Check out from the camp and begin the journey back to Nairobi with your Kenyan tour guide.
Transfer back to your hotel or accommodation.