Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Wildlife Safari from Nairobi with Mara River Game Drives

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Get up close with the Big 5 in Masai Mara
  • 02 Explore one of Kenya's prime wildlife areas on rewarding game drives
  • 03 Visit the famous Mara River, where huge crocodiles bask in the sun
  • 04 See zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, elephants, and black-maned lions in the wild

Head to the Masai Mara National Reserve for a fulfilling wildlife safari with lodge accommodation and extensive game drives across one of Kenya's premier safari destinations. Spend your days searching for the Big 5 and other diverse animal life, including zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and more, while taking in the reserve's remarkable scenery. This 3-day experience combines comfortable stays, rewarding game viewing, and a chance to explore the rich wildlife of the Masai Mara.

Drive to the famous Mara River, where you may see huge crocodiles basking in the sun.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
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 Masai Mara with En-route Game Drive

  • You will be picked up from your hotel or airport by your Kenya safari driver and depart for Masai Mara National Reserve via the Mai Mahiu route.
  • Arrive at around noon and enjoy an en-route game drive as you proceed to Masai Mara Sopa Lodge for lunch.
  • At 16:00, head out for an evening game drive.
  • Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or a similar lodge on a full-board basis.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing in Masai Mara

  • After breakfast, enjoy morning and evening game drives around the reserve. Maasai Mara is considered Kenya's prime wildlife area and is home to over 450 birds, including the Kenyan national bird, the Lilac-breasted roller. The acacia-dotted plains create scenery of stunning beauty, where lions are found in abundance alongside elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, giraffes, genet cats, roan antelopes, leopards, cheetahs, and black-maned lions.
  • Drive to the famous Mara River, where you may see huge crocodiles basking in the sun. During the wildebeest migration, which comes every year in June and July, the Mara River turns into a valley of death where only the strong survive. Zebras, antelopes, and wildebeest cross into the Mara to seek greener pastures, while crocodiles lie in wait to feast on the weak.
  • Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or a similar lodge on a full-board basis.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

3
Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Have breakfast at the camp.
  • Enjoy a game drive as you depart for Nairobi.
  • Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel or airport.
Mara River, acacia-dotted Masai Mara plains, Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

Where this trip takes you

Mara River, acacia-dotted Masai Mara plains, Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

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

  • Accommodation as described in the itinerary
  • Transport in a pop-up roof vehicle
  • Park entrance fees
  • Drinking water during the safari
  • English-speaking Kenya tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Personal items
  • Balloon safaris @ USD 480 per person if at Masai Mara
  • International/local flights
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Accommodation in Nairobi [but it can be arranged on request]
  • Beers, sodas, wines, and spirits
  • Visit to Maasai village @ USD 30 per person if at Masai Mara

Know before you go

  • 450 USD per adult, 320 USD per child.
  • 750 USD per adult, 480 USD per child (* Additional Full Board Meals on Day 3).

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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