Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Go for game drives in Masai Mara and spot the Big Five
  • 02 See hippos and crocodiles at the Mara River
  • 03 Enjoy a classic sundowner under an acacia tree in Masai Mara
  • 04 Interact with a local Masai village and enjoy traditional dance performances

Drive through the picturesque Great Rift Valley to Kenya's famous Masai Mara National Reserve on this 3-day wildlife safari from Nairobi. Enjoy thrilling game drives to spot the Big Five, zebras, wildebeests, leopards, and a variety of birds, with chances to see hippos and crocodiles at the Mara River. Stay in Masai Mara on a full-board basis and take in the beautiful savannah landscape, including a classic sundowner under an acacia tree. You can also explore a nearby Masai village to learn about local culture and enjoy traditional dance performances before returning to Nairobi.

As the sun sets, enjoy a classic sundowner under an acacia tree before returning to the camp for dinner.

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 Yes
Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Serengeti National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive to Masai Mara and Afternoon Game Drive

  • Meet your safari guide at 7:30 am for your departure. Set out on a picturesque drive descending the Great Rift Valley and onwards to Masai Mara, Kenya's famous game reserve (drive time: 5.5 hours). This is where the famous wildebeest and zebra migration from Serengeti to Masai Mara occurs between July and October.
  • Arrive at camp for lunch, then head to your tent and make yourself comfortable. Later in the afternoon, meet your guide for your safari game drive. Venture out to see many animals and the beautiful Masai Mara landscape.
  • As the sun sets, enjoy a classic sundowner under an acacia tree before returning to the camp for dinner.

Overnight in Masai Mara.

2
Day 02

Morning Safari and Mara Plains Picnic

  • Wake up early for a cup of coffee, followed by a morning game drive safari. Enjoy the fresh breeze at the break of dawn and marvel as the bush comes to life in the early morning hours. Enjoy watching the abundant wildlife in Masai Mara, as well as a variety of birds.
  • Stop for a picnic breakfast overlooking the Mara Plains before proceeding with your game drive. Head back to camp later in the morning. You may also choose to have a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch.
  • Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at the camp.

Overnight in Masai Mara.

3
Day 03

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Start the day with a morning game drive, then return to camp for breakfast, after which you will check out and get ready for the road transfer back to Nairobi. Transport is in a traditional mini-van with a pop-up roof for optimum wildlife viewing en route from Masai Mara. As you drive from Masai Mara, enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
  • Arrive in Nairobi by early afternoon. The driver will drop you off at your hotel or transfer you to the airport for your onward flight home.

Tour ends.

Masai Mara savannah, Great Rift Valley, Mara River, Mara Plains

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savannah, Great Rift Valley, Mara River, Mara Plains

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

  • 3 days, 2 nights accommodation on full board in Masai Mara
  • Transport in a safari mini-van vehicle with a pop-up roof
  • Services of an English-speaking Kenyan guide
  • Park entry fee on safari
  • Two game drives per day - where applicable
  • Drinking water on safari
  • Flying Doctors emergency services

What's Not Included

  • Extra sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary
  • Driver/Guide's tips
  • Luggage/travel insurance
  • Laundry
  • Drinks
  • Medical and all other personal expenses

What to bring

  • Short-sleeve shirts or T-shirts
  • Shorts
  • Long-sleeve shirts (for protection from both sun and mosquitoes)
  • Cotton trousers or light pants
  • Jacket or fleece
  • Wide-brim hat with an under-chin tie (to stop it from being blown off in open-top vehicles)
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Lightweight sandals or flip-flops (for wearing around the camp)
  • Swimwear (for camps and lodges with a pool)
  • Cotton socks and underwear
  • Buff, scarf, or bandana (good for dust)
  • Sunglasses with polarised lenses (the glare can be intense)
  • Passport and a copy (keep in separate bags)
  • Camera, battery, extra battery, and plenty of memory cards
  • Chargers (for camera and phone) and a power adaptor
  • Sunscreen and lip balm
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Malaria prophylaxis
  • Good binoculars (at least 8 x 30 magnification)
  • Small torch
  • Toiletries (remember the lodges will have shampoos, soaps, etc.)
  • A pack of wet wipes or hand sanitiser

Know before you go

  • The wildebeest migration is from July to September in Masai Mara, Kenya.

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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