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

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Scenic stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photography and sweeping landscapes
  • 02 Spot the Big Five and other wildlife on game drives in the Masai Mara
  • 03 Explore the Northern Serengeti ecosystem during a full-day safari with picnic lunch
  • 04 Look out for the Masai Mara's famous Black maned lion and other predators

Embark on a thrilling 3-day adventure through the Masai Mara National Reserve, with a scenic drive via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint and Narok town. Enjoy game drives in one of East Africa's most celebrated wildlife areas, with opportunities to spot the Big Five and other animals across the Masai Mara plains. Spend a full day exploring this part of the Northern Serengeti ecosystem with a picnic lunch, and look out for the park's famous Black maned lion, other predators, and large herbivores. Optional experiences include a hot air balloon ride for unusual photography before returning to Nairobi after a final morning game drive.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • For the group, we will pick you up from a central place where our office is located in Nairobi CBD at 8:00 am. After the briefing, you will be driven southwest along the floor of the Rift Valley.

  • A short stopover will be made at the Rift Valley viewpoint for photography and a look at the landscape. Another stopover is at Narok town for shopping.

  • We will then proceed to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, check in at Keekorok Lodge, and have lunch. Later, enjoy an evening game drive in the park. If you are lucky, you will have the opportunity to spot the Big Five and other wildlife with the guidance of our guide, then return to the lodge in time for dinner.

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Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara

  • After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game viewing with a picnic lunch. Explore this part of the Northern Serengeti ecosystem, which is famous for the wildebeest migration between July and September. The Masai Mara plains are literally covered with these animals, and the grunts and other sounds of wildlife fill the air while territorial fights are commonplace.

  • The afternoon is spent on a game drive searching for the Black maned lion, the park's famous predator. Other predators include lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as smaller predators such as the hyena and jackal.

  • Large herbivores include the elephant, rhino, and Burchell's zebra, while smaller ones include antelope and bucks. The Masai Ostrich, the world's largest bird, is also found in the park.

  • A hot air balloon ride takes off in the beautiful early morning, allowing you to drift above the browsing game and enjoy a tremendous opportunity for unusual photography. Later, drive back to your lodge at a leisurely pace with more game viewing along the way.

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Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, check out and head for a morning game drive in Masai Mara. Later, depart for Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. You will be dropped off at the place of your choice.

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 to and fro in an open tour van
  • Mineral water
  • Accommodation on a full-board basis
  • Park fees

What's Not Included

  • Tips
  • Anything not mentioned above

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Hats
  • Warm clothing

Know before you go

  • All visitors should adhere to government protocols regarding COVID-19.

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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