Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Rift Valley and Mara River

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

See the great herds of wildebeests crossing the Mara River

Spot animals in their natural habitat at Masai Mara National Reserve

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the views from the Rift Valley Viewpoint
02 Enjoy a safari through Masai Mara Game Reserve
03 See the spectacular migration of wildebeests and zebras
04 Picnic lunch by the Mara River at the Kenya-Tanzania border

Experience an enriching journey to Kenya's most popular game reserve on this 3-day safari from Nairobi. Masai Mara is home to the Great Migration, one of the world's greatest natural events, and shelters the Big Five alongside wildebeest, topi, zebra, gazelle, hyenas, hippos, elands, and many more. Travel via the Great Rift Valley, enjoy rewarding game drives in the reserve, and take in the remarkable wildlife and landscapes that make the Mara so iconic.

Enjoy a full-day game drive in the park, with your picnic lunch served at the Mara River on the border of Kenya and Tanzania.

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, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

Depart from Nairobi to Masai Mara at 7:30 am in the company of your local guide.
Travel southwards via the Rift Valley Viewpoint, admire the escarpment there, and head to the little Italian church, just a few meters ahead, to learn about its history.
Proceed to Narok, a small Masai town known for its beautiful curios.
Arrive in Masai Mara in time for lunch, which will be served at Keekorok Lodge or Mara Sopa Lodge.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

Have your breakfast early in the morning.
Enjoy a full-day game drive in the park, with your picnic lunch served at the Mara River on the border of Kenya and Tanzania.
Enjoy the cool atmosphere there as you view and admire the surroundings, and see the spectacular migration of wildebeests and zebras if you are travelling between July and September.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

Start with an early morning game drive followed by a late breakfast at the lodge.
Depart for Nairobi, stopping occasionally at viewpoints of your choice for breathtaking panoramic views and photos.
End the tour in Nairobi in the afternoon, taking home memories to share with others.

Where this trip takes you

Rift Valley Viewpoint escarpment, Mara River picnic spot, Masai Mara savannah

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

Full-board accommodation on a sharing basis in the mentioned lodges
Transport in our 4x4 Toyota Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs, radio calls, a fridge, and charger wires
English-speaking Kenyan driver-guides
Park entrance fees as per itinerary
Government taxes and levies known to the tour guide to date
Drinking water in the vehicle for use during game drives only
Complimentary meet-and-greet services

What's Not Included

All optional activity costs as indicated in the itinerary are not included in the above rates
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
Items of a personal nature such as passport, visa, and traveller's insurance

Know before you go

Masai Mara Reserve is located in southwest Kenya, approximately 270 km away - a 5-hour drive or a 45-minute flight from Nairobi, the capital of Kenya.
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