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

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to Maasai Mara
  • 02 Spot the Big Cats, Rhino, Elephant and Wildebeest on safari game drives
  • 03 Stay in quality mid-range lodges or tented camps in or near the reserve
  • 04 Enjoy flexible private game drive timings, with a full-day safari option at no extra cost
  • 05 Interact with the locals of Masai Mara and their culture

Enjoy a thrilling Masai Mara safari starting and ending in Nairobi, with quality mid-range safari lodges or tented camps typically located inside or close to the main Maasai Mara National Reserve. Travel through the dramatic Great Rift Valley and across rolling grasslands dotted with acacia trees and sweeping plains as you watch teeming African wildlife in its natural habitat. Take in the beauty of the natural forests and interact with the locals of Masai Mara and their culture.

Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint along the way to enjoy the amazing views of the largest valley in the world, said to be visible from outer space.

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 Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Your driver-guide will report to your hotel for the start of the safari to Masai Mara, with departure between 7:30 am and 8:00 am for a picturesque drive descending the Great Rift Valley and onwards to Maasai Mara, Kenya's famous game reserve. The drive time is approximately 5.5 hours. You will travel in a private safari vehicle.
  • Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint along the way to enjoy the amazing views of the largest valley in the world, said to be visible from outer space.
  • Arrive at Masai Mara for lunch at your lodge or camp. The afternoon game drive at 3:30 pm offers the chance to spot magnificent wildlife in the park, ranging from the Big Cats such as Lion, Leopard and Cheetah to Rhino, Elephant and Wildebeest. Return to your lodge by 6:30 pm.

Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge [Option of Sarova Mara Camp, Basecamp or Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or similar, in case of unavailability].

2
Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing in Maasai Mara

  • You will be taken on two safari game drives today: one in the morning from 6:15 am to 9:00 am, followed by breakfast, and the other in the late afternoon after lunch from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Wildlife is usually more active during these times of the day.
  • As your Masai Mara safari is private, your game drive timings will be flexible, which is especially useful if you are travelling with children or are on a honeymoon. You may also choose to have a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch at no extra cost.
  • Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge [Option of Sarova Mara Camp, Basecamp or Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or similar, in case of unavailability].

3
Day 03

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • At the break of dawn, embark on your concluding safari game drive in Masai Mara, followed by a relaxed breakfast back at the camp or lodge before departing by road for Nairobi.
  • Arrive in Nairobi by early afternoon, typically by 2:30 pm. Drop-off will be at your hotel, or you may take a free onward transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Great Rift Valley viewpoints, acacia-studded rolling grasslands, Masai Mara wildlife

Where this trip takes you

Great Rift Valley viewpoints, acacia-studded rolling grasslands, Masai Mara wildlife

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation as specified in the itinerary on a full-board basis in the lodge
  • Exclusive transport in a safari tour microbus with a game-viewing roof hatch and UHF radio
  • 04 private safari game drives for the tour
  • Services of a certified professional, English-speaking driver-guide, including all expenses and allowances
  • Fuel, driver and car park fees, and driver's allowance
  • All park entry fees for clients, driver-guide and vehicle
  • 24-hour backup support if required

What's Not Included

  • International flight tickets and visa costs
  • Tips, drinks, laundry, calls, and all such costs of a personal nature
  • A credit card surcharge of 5 to 7% will apply, or bank transfer fees of USD 50

What to bring

  • Clothes (the ideal clothes to pack for your safari are casual in nature, loose-fitting and lightweight so as to keep you cool and dry)
  • Shoes
  • Hats and sun protection
  • Insect repellent
  • Medication
  • Cameras, binoculars, travel adaptors and laptop
  • Other stuff

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Based on your request in 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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