Kenya · Wildlife 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 and other wildlife in Masai Mara
  • 02 See herds of wildebeest and zebra across the Mara plains
  • 03 Pass through the picturesque Great Rift Valley
  • 04 Enjoy full-day game viewing across rich savannah grasslands and rolling hills

Witness the abundance of wildlife in Masai Mara, famous for its black maned lions, the yearly migration of wildebeests, and the Big Five. Catch a glimpse of the Great Rift Valley stretching from Jordan to Mozambique, and take in the beautiful sights and sounds of nature on this 3-day wildlife safari. Travel through scenic landscapes, enjoy game-viewing drives across rich savannah grasslands and rolling hills, and experience one of Kenya's most celebrated reserves.

Witness the abundance of wildlife in Masai Mara, famous for its black maned lions, the yearly migration of wildebeests, and the Big Five.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • After the safari briefing at our offices, depart at 08:00 am for Masai Mara and drive north, ascending the Great Rift Valley for breathtaking views and photography. The Rift Valley was formed millions of years ago. Stretching some 6,000 miles from Jordan to Mozambique, it is the largest rift on Earth.

  • Descend the escarpment and drive through Narok town.

  • Proceed to Masai Mara after lunch, arriving in good time at your camp. Masai Mara is famous for its black maned lions, the yearly migration of wildebeests, and the Big Five.

  • After checking into your camp, freshen up and then go for an introductory game-viewing drive.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Ntulele Camp or similar (L, D).

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara

  • After breakfast, go for a full day of game-viewing drives across the rich savannah grassland and rolling hills. The famous Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game, black maned lions, leopard, and cheetah, but it also contains numerous elephants and virtually every type of wildlife to be found here in the Mara. Picnic lunch will be served at the Hippo Pools.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Ntulele Camp or similar (B, L, D).

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Nairobi with En-Route Game Viewing

  • After breakfast, head for an optional Maasai village visit for an additional $20 per person.

  • After that, depart with an en-route game-viewing drive as you leave the Mara region for Nairobi.

  • Break for lunch at Narok/Mai Mahiu Maasai administration towns.

  • After lunch, proceed to Nairobi, where you will arrive between 04:00 pm and 05:00 pm.

Great Rift Valley, Masai Mara, Hippo Pools

Where this trip takes you

Great Rift Valley, Masai Mara, Hippo Pools

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

  • Kenyan experience with home comfort

  • Quality safari

  • Services of our knowledgeable English-speaking Kenyan guide/driver

  • Full-board accommodation in self-contained tents/camps, plus meals on safari (B, L, D)

  • Picnic lunches at the Mara River on the second day, as indicated

  • All park entrance and conservation fees

  • Transport in a safari jeep

  • Guaranteed window and comfortable seats

  • 02 nights / 3 days stay in the Masai Mara

  • Bottled mineral water throughout the safari

  • Return transfer to your place of stay

  • Emergency Flying Doctors evacuation cover up to a radius of 1000 km ex-Nairobi

  • All applicable taxes and government tolls

What's Not Included

  • Soft drinks, juices, alcoholic drinks, and other beverages taken with lunch or dinner

  • The optional visit to tribal villages, for example a visit to a Maasai village at $20 per person, is negotiable with the Maasai chief. Balloon safari in the Mara at $450 per person, bookable before departure.

  • Tips to the driver/guide

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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