Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Safari with Mara River and Maasai Village Visit

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Game drives in Masai Mara to spot the Big Five
  • 02 Watch hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River
  • 03 Visit a nearby Maasai village and learn about local culture
  • 04 Enjoy traditional Maasai dance performances

Drive through the picturesque Great Rift Valley for a safari in Kenya's famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy thrilling game drives to spot the Big Five, as well as zebras, wildebeests, leopards, and other wildlife, then watch hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River. You will also visit a nearby Maasai village to learn about local culture and enjoy traditional dance performances before returning to Nairobi.

Relax at 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 Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • After breakfast, depart from Nairobi for Masai Mara Game Reserve, with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.
  • After some time for photography, continue in the safari vehicle down the Rift Valley and arrive in Narok for lunch.
  • Later, proceed towards Masai Mara. Upon arrival at Masai Mara National Park, check in to your camp or lodge.
  • Head out for a late afternoon game drive immediately after arrival for about 2 hours.
  • Enjoy the beautiful sunset on the way back.
  • Return to the camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

  • After breakfast, set out 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, and zebra, along with notable birdlife commonly found in Masai Mara.
  • Relax at the Mara River as you watch hippos and crocodiles basking on the rocks. This is one of the wildebeest crossing points during the famous migration.

Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

3
Day 03

Maasai Village Visit and Return to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, head to a nearby Maasai village to learn about cultural practices and local lifestyle in the mud houses.
  • Enjoy traditional performances, including fire-making with wood without matches and dancing.
  • Later, return to the camp and depart for Nairobi.

The tour ends here.

Great Rift Valley, Masai Mara, Mara River, Maasai village

Where this trip takes you

Great Rift Valley, Masai Mara, Mara River, Maasai village

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 an 8-seater tour van
  • Services of an English-speaking Kenyan guide
  • Game drives as per the itinerary
  • Accommodation
  • All meals
  • One litre of mineral water per person per day
  • Game park fees
  • A visit to a Maasai village

What's Not Included

  • Tips
  • Alcohol and soft drinks
  • Personal expenses

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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