Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Great Rift Valley Stop

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Masai Mara, a photographers' and naturalists' paradise
  • 02 Look out for the Big 5 along with zebras, monkeys, antelopes, and more
  • 03 Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint on the journey from Nairobi
  • 04 Choose an optional balloon safari over the reserve
  • 05 Visit a Masai village and interact with the local people

Take this safari tour of Masai Mara to explore Africa's wildlife in its most natural form, from zebras, monkeys, and antelopes to the Big 5. A photographers' and naturalists' paradise, this wildlife reservoir offers some of the best opportunities for game drives in Africa. The annual wildebeest migration over the Mara River is considered the eighth natural wonder of the world. You may also choose an optional balloon safari and a visit to the Masai people.

A photographers' and naturalists' paradise, this wildlife reservoir offers some of the best opportunities for game drives in Africa.

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 Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Pick-up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your booked hotel at 0600 hrs, then begin the journey to Mara via the Narok-Mai Mahiu road. A short stopover will be made at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.
  • Proceed with the journey towards Mara, with another stop at Narok town for a short rest and an opportunity to grab something for your trip or buy souvenirs.
  • After the rest, continue to the reserve and check in at Fisi Camp for lunch and an afternoon rest in your room.
  • Later in the evening, a game drive will be conducted from 1630 hrs to 1800 hrs.

Return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

  • Have an early breakfast at 0630 hrs.
  • Head out for a full game drive with a picnic lunch until 1530 hrs. Expect to see the Big 5 as well as other smaller animals, such as monkeys, hyenas, zebras, boars, and more.
  • You may have lunch by the Mara River under the shade of big acacia trees within the park. An optional balloon safari can be done afterwards; this is not part of the package, and you will have to bear the cost.

Then, head back to camp for the day.

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Nairobi with Optional Village Visit

  • Have breakfast at 0730 hrs and leave by 0900 hrs to head towards Nairobi.
  • We could make a stop at the Mara village if you wish to see the tribal people and interact with them. A stopover could also be made, if requested, for lunch, etc.
  • We will reach Nairobi by 1500 hrs, and you will be dropped off at your accommodation or the airport.
Masai Mara, Mara River, big acacia trees, Great Rift Valley viewpoint

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara, Mara River, big acacia trees, Great Rift Valley viewpoint

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

  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Transport in a 4X4 tour vehicle
  • English-speaking Nairobi guide/driver
  • Full-board accommodation and meals
  • Sanitiser
  • Masks
  • Bottled purified drinking water
  • Park fees
  • Government taxes

What's Not Included

  • Extra services at the hotel
  • Fee charges for balloon safaris
  • Fee charges for visiting the Masai cultural villages

What to bring

  • Camera

Know before you go

  • You won't be allowed to use drones in the park.
  • A minimum of 6 passengers is needed to book this group tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
JKIA parking, Nairobi City, 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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