Kenya · Safari

3-Day Maasai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Great Rift Valley Views

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Go on an exciting safari in Maasai Mara
02 Marvel at the gorgeous views of the Great Rift Valley
03 Enjoy a picnic lunch by the beautiful Mara River
04 Look out for the Big Five in their natural habitat

Prepare yourself for a 3-day journey to one of Kenya's most famous wildlife reserves, where you will enjoy one of the world's best safari experiences. Maasai Mara offers plenty of opportunities to photograph animals in their natural habitat, including the Big Five. Along the way, admire the gorgeous views of the Great Rift Valley and enjoy a picnic lunch by the beautiful Mara River.

Maasai Mara is famous for its Big Five: elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and rhinos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to the Great Rift Valley and Maasai Mara

Meet your Kenyan tour guide for pick-up and transfer.
Interact with the rest of the group at the guide's office and start your journey to Maasai Mara.
After about one hour's drive, stop at the Great Rift Valley and take in the gorgeous views for about 15 minutes.
Continue to Narok for lunch.
Proceed to Maasai Mara, arriving at around 3:30 pm, and check in to your camp.
Leave for an evening safari and enjoy the sunset across the African landscape.
Have dinner and stay overnight at the camp.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Maasai Mara

After a hearty breakfast, leave your camp for a full day of exciting game-viewing. Maasai Mara is famous for its Big Five: elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and rhinos.
Enjoy a picnic lunch by the beautiful Mara River, where the annual migration of wildebeest takes place.
Continue with more game viewing after lunch until sundown.
For those looking to indulge in Maasai culture, an optional visit to a Maasai village can be arranged by your driver-guide at an extra cost.
Have dinner and stay overnight at the camp.

Day 03

Sunrise Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

Enjoy an early morning game drive and take in the sunrise until 9:00 am.
Return to your hotel and treat yourself to a scrumptious breakfast.
Leave for Nairobi at around 10:30 am, with lunch en route.
End your tour in Nairobi at around 5:30 pm after being dropped off at your accommodation.