Kenya · Safari

3-Day Maasai Mara Safari with Mara River and Maasai Village Visit

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness captivating wildlife on exhilarating game drives in Maasai Mara
  • 02 Experience the vibrant culture of the Maasai people in their village
  • 03 Enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley
  • 04 Spot hippos and crocodiles at the iconic Mara River
  • 05 Immerse yourself in the beauty of sunrise and sunset landscapes

Go on a thrilling 3-day Maasai Mara mid-range safari with game drives across one of Kenya's most celebrated wildlife reserves. Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara with a photo stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, then look out for lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalos, and other wildlife in the reserve. Spend a full day in the park, visit the Mara River to spot hippos and crocodiles, and experience the vibrant culture of the Maasai people in their village. The safari ends with a final game drive before returning to Nairobi.

You will visit the Mara River, where you will spot hippos and dangerous crocodiles.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara with Great Rift Valley Stop

You will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by our local representative for a 5-hour drive to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, with a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for a chance to view and take pictures of the Great Rift Valley. You will pass through Narok, the famous Maasai town, en route to Maasai Mara Game Reserve. On arrival, check in at AA Lodge Mara, have lunch, and relax.

Later, head out for an evening game drive through the park in search of lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalos, and other members of the Big Five, plus other animals. Afterwards, return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Sunrise Safari, Mara River, and Maasai Village Visit

You will rise very early in the morning and take off for a sunrise game drive before returning to your lodge for a full breakfast. After breakfast, you will spend the entire day in the park with a packed lunch. The tour will take you searching for popular wildlife residents, including well-known predators and their prey.

You will visit the Mara River, where you will spot hippos and dangerous crocodiles. Later, you will visit the Maasai Village, an indigenous community in Kenya, to experience their peculiar culture, including dancing, cooking, dressing, and much more. Later in the evening, you will return for dinner and your overnight stay at AA Lodge Mara.

3
Day 03

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

After an early morning breakfast, you will check out of AA Lodge Mara and take off on your last game drive on your way back to Nairobi. You will arrive in Nairobi in time for lunch and then be dropped off at your respective Nairobi city hotel or the airport.

Masai Mara savannah, Mara River hippo pools, Great Rift Valley viewpoint

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savannah, Mara River hippo pools, Great Rift Valley viewpoint

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

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Round-trip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (on all days)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What to bring

  • Personal items

Know before you go

  • This is a safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve. All items mentioned under inclusions will be catered for. Anything extra will be at the travellers' cost.

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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