Kenya · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy an exhilarating game drive safari in Maasai Mara
  • 02 Spot the Big Five in their natural habitats
  • 03 Picnic lunch beside the Mara River during migration season
  • 04 Visit a traditional Maasai manyatta and experience Maasai lifestyle

Set out for a three-day safari in Maasai Mara, regarded as the jewel of Kenya's wildlife viewing areas. Witness the rich diversity of wildlife in the Maasai Mara National Reserve and get a chance to spot the Big Five, as well as cheetahs, leopards, hippopotami, giraffes, gazelles, crocodiles, and hyenas in their natural habitats.

Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the Mara River at the main crossing point of wildebeests and zebras during their migration season.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location or your accommodation in Nairobi and set out for Maasai Mara.

  • On the way, stop briefly at the Great African Rift Valley escarpments and enjoy the beautiful views.

  • Proceed to Narok, the town of Maasai Mara.

  • Arrive in Maasai Mara at noon and check in at Sekenani Camp, where lunch will be served.

  • Set out on an evening game drive through the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Keep an eye out for the various predator and grazing animals that roam the Maasai Mara grasslands.

  • Enjoy dinner at the camp and rest for the night.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Maasai Mara

  • Start your day with an early breakfast.

  • Set out on the day's game safari with your Maasai Mara tour guide.

  • Spend the entire day game viewing across the rich, tree-studded grasslands and rolling hills. See the many great herds of plains game and spot black-maned lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, rhinoceroses, elephants, and much more.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the Mara River at the main crossing point of wildebeests and zebras during their migration season.

  • Return to Sekenani Camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Optional Morning Safari, Maasai Manyatta Visit and Return to Nairobi

  • Start your day with an early breakfast at the camp.

  • You may choose to set out on a short 1-2 hour optional early morning game drive with your tour guide before checking out.

  • You may also optionally visit a traditional Maasai manyatta or homestead to understand Maasai lifestyle, watch their song and dance, and indulge in some souvenir shopping.

  • Make your way back to Nairobi with stopovers in nearby towns.

  • Arrive in the afternoon with a drop-off at your pick-up location.

Masai Mara grasslands, Mara River crossing, Great Rift Valley escarpments

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara grasslands, Mara River crossing, Great Rift Valley escarpments

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

  • Transport in a safari van with a hatched roof
  • English-speaking Maasai Mara tour guide
  • Full-board double-room sharing accommodation while on safari
  • All meals
  • Complimentary bottle of wine, fruit basket, and flowers
  • Park fees and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Last-day en-route lunch
  • Laundry
  • Drinks and refreshments

Know before you go

  • Optional Maasai Village visit is approximately $10-$20 per person.

  • Optional hot air ballooning is approximately $420 per person.

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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