Kenya · Safari

3-Day Maasai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Big Five Game Drives

3 Days Round trip from Ngong Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Pass through the Great Rift Valley for spectacular views
02 Enjoy exciting game drives in the Maasai Mara game reserve
03 Spot herds of elephants as well as lions, hippos, giraffes, and gazelles
04 Admire vibrant sunset hues over the hilly forests of Masai Mara

Embark on a 3-day journey to the beautiful Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley and enjoy a great safari among the Big Five and an array of bird species. Admire the reserve's grassy plains, rolling hills, and the Mara River as you explore this iconic wildlife area. Look out for a vast population of big cats in the park and, season permitting, witness the thrilling wildebeest migration.

Get introduced to the herbivores: elephant, rhino, buffalo, a variety of antelopes, the Masai giraffe, and the Burchell zebra.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara Safari Adventure

You will be picked up from your hotel in Nairobi and depart southwards to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Arrive in time for lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive in the reserve. This exploratory drive takes you around the 1,792 sq. km game park, known for its low hills, savannah-type rolling grasslands, and gallery forest along the Mara River and its tributaries.
Get introduced to the herbivores: elephant, rhino, buffalo, a variety of antelopes, the Masai giraffe, and the Burchell zebra. Among the carnivores are the black-maned lion, cheetah, and leopard. Also to be seen are the Masai ostrich, Secretary bird, crested crane, and saddle-bill stork, while crocodiles and hippos share the river.
Return to your lodge by sunset for dinner and an overnight stay at Miti Mingi eco-camp.

Main destination: Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation: camp /Lodge

Meals & drinks: All meals included

Day 02

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives in Maasai Mara

On this day, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Maasai Mara, with an optional early morning balloon safari ride (US$450.00 per person) across the Maasai Mara plain.

Day 03

Wildlife Viewing and Maasai Village Visit

Today, see lots of elephants, often in large herds, as well as - if you're lucky - leopard, cheetah, and rhino. All of the Big Five are residents here, and you are sure to see the African buffalo.
Get your cameras ready, stock up on film/tapes, and enjoy yourself.
In the evening, visit a Maasai village.

Dinner and overnight at Camp/ Lodge.