Kenya · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy game viewing in Masai Mara
  • 02 Get up close with the Big Five
  • 03 Drive through the picturesque Great Rift Valley
  • 04 Visit a Masai village for a cultural show

Drive through the picturesque Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya's largest game reserve, on this 3-day tour from Nairobi. The reserve is globally famous for its exceptional population of Masai lions, African leopards, cheetahs, and the annual migration of wildebeests. Enjoy game drives in search of the Big Five and other wildlife, with the option to visit a Masai village for a cultural experience.

Enjoy game drives in search of the Big Five and other wildlife, with the option to visit a Masai village for a cultural experience.

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, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Depart from Nairobi early in the morning and drive via the scenic Great Rift Valley floor.

  • Arrive at your camp/lodge for lunch.

  • Before sunset, head out for an evening game drive in search of wildlife with your Kenyan safari guide.

Dinner and overnight at your camp/lodge.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Big Five Game Viewing in Masai Mara

  • Spend the day viewing and searching for the Big Five animals, namely lions, African buffalo, leopards, rhinos, and African elephants, among other wildlife.

  • Hot air balloons can also be organised for you at an extra cost. You will be provided with a picnic lunch and a bottle of water to keep you going throughout the day.

Dinner and overnight back at your camp/lodge.

3
Day 03

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Have an early breakfast and conclude your safari with an early game drive before checking out of the park.

  • Pay a visit to a Masai village for a cultural show at an extra cost of $20 per person.

  • After this, begin your journey back to Nairobi or your onward destination, with a stopover at Narok town for lunch.

Masai Mara savanna, Great Rift Valley floor, Narok town

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savanna, Great Rift Valley floor, Narok town

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

  • Pick-up from your Nairobi hotel and drop-off back there
  • All park fees
  • Government taxes
  • 2 nights' accommodation in a tented camp on a full-board basis
  • Comprehensive 3-day game drive in a pop-up roof safari van
  • English-speaking Kenyan tour guide
  • Entry fees for the Kenyan driver/guide and vehicle
  • Meals while on safari

What's Not Included

  • Tips
  • Travel and health insurance
  • Flights
  • Personal snacks and drinks
  • Costs for the Masai village visit or hot air balloon
  • Last lunch on the final day
  • Anything else not listed above

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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