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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Safari in the Masai Mara, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World
• 02 Enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment en route from Nairobi
• 03 Look out for the Big Five across the reserve's vast open plains
• 04 Experience a full-day game drive in an area known for the great wildebeest migration

Go on an exciting safari across the vast plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve on this 3-day journey from Nairobi. Enjoy spectacular views of the Great Rift Valley along the way, then head out on game drives to spot the Big Five and other abundant wildlife species. The reserve is also known for the great wildebeest migration. You may also choose to visit a nearby Maasai village to explore the culture and traditions of the Maasai people.

Enjoy spectacular views of the Great Rift Valley along the way, then head out on game drives to spot the Big Five and other abundant wildlife species.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

• Get picked up from your hotel or accommodation in the morning and drive towards the Masai Mara National Reserve through the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy scenic views from the escarpment and stop at the nearby town of Narok along the way.
• Arrive in time for lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive.
• Have dinner and stay overnight at the lodge.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

• Go on a full-day game drive across the rich, tree-studded grassland and rolling hills. The park is known for the spectacular great wildebeest migration and is home to the Big Five - lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. Spot several wildlife species across the vast open plains. The Sand, Talek, and Mara rivers are the major rivers draining the reserve, while the hillslopes and hilltops are mainly covered with shrubs and trees.
• You can also visit a Maasai village to explore the people's culture and activities at an additional cost.
• Return to your lodge, have dinner, and stay overnight.

3

Day 03

Early Morning Game Viewing and Return to Nairobi

• Embark on an early morning game viewing drive in the reserve. Return to the lodge for breakfast, then begin your journey back to Nairobi.
• Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon or early evening.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park entrance fees
• Transport in a safari minivan
• Accommodation in lodges
• Three meals a day except for the first breakfast and last dinner
• Services of a qualified driver-guide

What's Not Included

• Drinking water
• Personal spending money such as beers and cigarettes
• Tips
• Visit to the Maasai village, which is optional

Know before you go

• The Maasai Mara National Reserve (MMNR) covers some 1,510 km2 in south-western Kenya. It is the northernmost section of the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, which covers some 25,000 km2 (9,700 sq mi) in Tanzania and Kenya. It is bounded by the Serengeti Park to the south, the Siria Escarpment to the west, and Maasai pastoral ranches to the north, east, and west. The terrain of the reserve is primarily open grassland with seasonal rivers. In the southeast region are clumps of the distinctive acacia tree. Wildebeest, topi, zebra, and Thomson's gazelle migrate into and occupy the Mara Reserve from the Serengeti Plains to the south and Loita Plains in the pastoral ranches to the north-east, from July to October or later. Herds of all three species are also resident in the reserve.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Central Business District, Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.