Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Safari with Big Five Game Drives and Village Visit

3 Days Round trip from Karen Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Go on game drives to spot the Big Five in Masai Mara
  • 02 Watch hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River
  • 03 Visit a local Masai village to learn about tribal culture and traditions
  • 04 Enjoy a full-day safari experience in Kenya's most famous reserve

Spot the Big Five - lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, and leopards - in Kenya's most famous national reserve, the Masai Mara. Head into the wild on a jeep safari to see a wide variety of animals, enjoy game drives across the reserve, and watch hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River. You will also visit a local Masai village to learn about the traditions and culture of the tribal community.

Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the Mara River as you watch hippos and crocodiles basking on the rocks.

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

1
Day 01

Arrival and First Game Drive in Masai Mara

  • Upon arrival at the airport, meet the representatives and drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve.

  • On arrival at Masai Mara National Park, check in to the camp.

  • After lunch, go for an afternoon game drive for about 2 hours.

  • Head to the Masai village to learn about the culture and traditions of the local people.

  • Return to the lodge.

Dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Mara Camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Safari and Mara River Picnic

  • After breakfast, go on a full-day game drive within the reserve to spot the Big Five - lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo - as well as other animals such as cheetah, giraffe, zebra, and notable birds commonly found in Masai Mara.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the Mara River as you watch hippos and crocodiles basking on the rocks. This is one of the wildebeest crossing points during the migration.

Dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Mara Camp.

3
Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Departure

  • Early in the morning, go for one last game drive and spot the wildlife.

  • After breakfast, drive back to Wilson Airport or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

End of the tour.

Masai Mara, Mara River, Sarova Mara Camp

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara, Mara River, Sarova Mara Camp

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Karen 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)

  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)

  • A professional driver/guide

  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)

  • All flights during the tour

  • All taxes/VAT

  • Return airstrip transfer

  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

  • Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What's Not Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents and residents)

  • International flights (from/to home)

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)

  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

  • Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Wilson Airport, Langata Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Karen, Wilson Airport, Langata Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Karen.

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