Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Safari with Big Five and Great Migration

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Encounter various wildlife species, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes
02 Watch massive herds of wildebeest during the Great Migration
03 Spot the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo
04 Enjoy game drives across the vast wilderness of Maasai Mara

Embark on an adventure to the Mara Game Reserve in Kenya, where you will witness one of nature's most awe-inspiring events - the annual wildebeest migration. This incredible wildlife spectacle, known as the Great Migration, takes place in the Mara, drawing massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles and attracting abundant predators for a truly mesmerizing experience.

This incredible wildlife spectacle, known as the Great Migration, takes place in the Mara, drawing massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles and attracting abundant predators for a truly mesmerizing experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

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 and Afternoon Game Drive

0700hrs: Receive a pick-up at your residence and head for the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve, with a game drive en route, arriving at the camp in time for lunch.
1530hrs: Depart for an afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. During the game drive, you can see the Big Five, including the lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and the elusive leopard.

Meals & Overnight: Choice of Ashnil Mara Camp, Sekenani Camp, Mara Sarova Camp

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive to the Mara River

07:00hrs: Eat breakfast, followed by a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch box that will take you to the Mara River, with the possibility of spotting hippos, crocodiles, and the best of the wildebeest migration.
1730hrs: Return to the camp after a successful day spotting wildlife, enjoy a well-deserved meal, and later overnight at the camp.

Meals & Overnight: Choice of Ashnil Mara Camp, Sekenani Camp, Mara Sarova Camp

Day 03

Early Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

0600hrs: Wake up for an early morning game drive before breakfast.
Return at 0900hrs for breakfast at the camp.
Depart for Nairobi with a drop-off at your residence after a memorable safari - end of service.

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara Game Reserve, Mara River crossings, the Great Migration

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

Government taxes and levies, where applicable
Full-board accommodation on safari
Services of our professional English-speaking driver-guide
Allowances and salary of the driver-guide
Park entry fees for the vehicle and driver
Transport by a custom-made safari van or 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing
The price includes the cost of transport as per the itinerary and game drives
1 litre of drinking water per person per day while on safari

What's Not Included

All extras or items of a personal nature at the lodges, hotels, and camps, i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry, etc.
International flight
Park entrance fees @ US$ 80 for non-residents, KES 1,200 for residents, and KES 1,000 for citizens
Visas
Travel & luggage insurance
All tips to porters and drivers
Balloon safari
Maasai village visit

Know before you go

Maasai Mara Game Reserve covers 700 square miles of magnificent wilderness. It is the Africa of the imagination: endless reaches of acacia-dotted grasslands studded with hazy hills. It's the land of African legend: lions are abundant throughout the park, as are elephants, giraffes, various gazelle species, and zebra. Cheetahs and leopards are also regularly seen and, less commonly, rhinos.
The annual wildebeest migration, one of nature's few remaining wildlife spectacles, occurs in the Mara, where the big animals and their predators are present in abundance. Several species of bee-eater, the flying rainbow that heads the list of Mara's birds, occur in the reserve. As well as wildlife, the Maasai Mara is also home to many members of the colourful Maasai tribe, who can be seen around the borders of the park - Morans (warriors) loping across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a tree discussing matters of the day.

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