Kenya · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy an exhilarating game drive safari at Maasai Mara
  • 02 Spot the Big Five animals in their natural habitats
  • 03 See exciting African flora and fauna
  • 04 Witness the setting of the annual wildebeest migration in the Great Rift Valley reserve

Head to one of Kenya's most popular reserves in the Great Rift Valley on this unforgettable 3-day journey to Maasai Mara. Witness the setting of the annual wildebeest migration and stand a chance to spot some of the 1.5 million animals that arrive in July and depart in November. Look out for the Big Five, as well as cheetahs, leopards, hippopotami, giraffes, gazelles, crocodiles, and hyenas in their natural habitats.

Many of the Maasai Mara cheetahs are so tame that they may seek shelter from the hot sun under your vehicle or climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey.

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 Maasai Mara and Evening Game Drive

  • Have breakfast at your hotel in the morning and meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location. Then leave for Maasai Mara, arriving in time for lunch.

  • After lunch, relax before heading out for an evening game drive in Masai Mara National Park.

  • Return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Either Manyatta Camp, Rhino Camp, or Mwangaza.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Maasai Mara Wildlife Safari

  • Depart from your lodge after breakfast with a packed lunch.

  • Go for a full-day game-viewing safari. Keep an eye out for the Big Five animals: lions, leopards, elephants, Cape buffaloes, and black and white rhinos. You will also find giraffes, zebras, a variety of gazelle species, and cheetahs. Many of the Maasai Mara cheetahs are so tame that they may seek shelter from the hot sun under your vehicle or climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey. For bird enthusiasts, almost 500 species of birds have been recorded here, including 16 species of eagle, many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, and 9 rare sunbird species.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

3
Day 03

Early Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Begin your day with a pre-breakfast game drive from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

  • Return to the camp for a hot breakfast and then depart for Nairobi.

Masai Mara National Park, Great Rift Valley reserve, Nairobi

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara National Park, Great Rift Valley reserve, Nairobi

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

  • Transport in an open-roofed van

  • English-speaking Kenya safari guide

  • Water

  • Accommodation

  • Entry fee for Masai Mara Game Reserve

What's Not Included

  • Masai village fee

  • Lunch on Day 1 and Day 3

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

  • Cancellation Policy

    • If a member cancels a reservation as detailed below, the following sums will be claimed:

      • If cancelled within 10 days prior, then 50% of the total sum payable is due.

      • If cancelled on the trip date or if the traveller fails to show up, then the full payment is due.

    • In all instances, notification of cancellation must be made in writing and will be effective on the date received.

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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