Kenya · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

Admire Kenyan Leopards in the National Park

Lion cubs at sight in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley to the world-famous Mara Game Reserve
02 Look for the Big Five in Kenya's most popular game reserve
03 Witness the Wildebeest Migration, one of the most spectacular wildlife shows on earth
04 Visit a local Masai village for an added cultural experience

Travel to the world-famous Mara Game Reserve via the scenic Great Rift Valley on this 3-day safari from Nairobi. Search for abundant wildlife in one of Africa's most celebrated game parks, with excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five - lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant. Depending on the season, you may also witness the Wildebeest Migration, one of the most spectacular wildlife shows on earth. The tour also offers the option to visit a local Masai village.

Spend the day in Masai Mara, Kenya's most popular game reserve, where you will have the best opportunity to spot the Big Five - lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara Safari

Get picked up by your Masai Mara safari driver early in the morning from your hotel in Nairobi at 07:00 am and head to Masai Mara National Reserve. Have breakfast at your hotel in Nairobi, followed by check-out and the drive to Masai Mara.
Upon arrival in Masai Mara, have lunch and embark on game drives until late evening.

Dinner and overnight at Masai Mara Olmoran Tented Camp on a full-board basis.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drives in Masai Mara

Spend the day in Masai Mara, Kenya's most popular game reserve, where you will have the best opportunity to spot the Big Five - lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant. Game drives are flexible, with the option of going out with picnic lunch boxes to spend the entire day in the park, or you can choose to have early morning and late afternoon game drives. You will also have the option of visiting a local Masai village at a cost of US$20 per person.

Dinner and overnight at Masai Mara Olmoran Tented Camp on a full-board basis.

Day 03

Return from Maasai Mara to Nairobi

After an early morning breakfast at your tented camp, check out and drive to Nairobi.
Arrive in time for lunch at Carnivore.
Drop-off at your respective hotel or the airport at 3:30 pm.

Where this trip takes you

Great Rift Valley escarpments, Masai Mara grasslands, local Masai village

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 a custom-made converted 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicle with an open roof for game viewing and photography
Full-board accommodation whilst on safari
Accommodation in a double or triple room
All park entrance fees, including government taxes
English-speaking Kenyan tour guide
All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
Complimentary return airport transfers
Bottled water whilst on safari - 1 litre per person per day
Start and end in Nairobi