Kenya · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big Five in Kenya's most popular game reserve
  • 02 Capture stunning views of the Great Rift Valley from a scenic viewpoint
  • 03 Visit a local Maasai village for a cultural experience
  • 04 Choose between full-day exploration or morning and afternoon game drives
  • 05 Stay at Enchoro Wildlife Camp in Maasai Mara

Embark on a budget-friendly 3-day safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy exhilarating game drives in Kenya's most popular reserve for the chance to spot the Big Five, pause for stunning views over the Great Rift Valley, and experience Maasai culture with an optional village visit. With flexible game-drive options and overnight stays at Enchoro Wildlife Camp, this safari offers an accessible and rewarding wildlife experience.

Spend the day in Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya's most popular game reserve, where you will have the best opportunity to spot the Big Five: lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Upon your arrival in Nairobi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and greeted by our local Arenaline Adventures representative and guide. Depending on your arrival time, you will either be transferred to a city hotel (accommodation at an extra cost) or commence your safari.
  • Drive to Maasai Mara with a brief stop at the viewpoint for photo sessions and stunning views of the Great Rift Valley. Continue to the reserve, arriving in time for lunch. After lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive until late evening, then settle in for dinner and your overnight stay at Enchoro Wildlife Camp.
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Day 02

Flexible Game Drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve

  • Spend the day in Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya's most popular game reserve, where you will have the best opportunity to spot the Big Five: lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant. Game drives are flexible, with the option of heading out with picnic lunch boxes to spend the entire day in the park, or choosing early morning and late afternoon game drives. You will also have the option of visiting a local Maasai village.

Later, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Enchoro Wildlife Camp.

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Day 03

Early Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • You will have an early morning game drive in the park. Later, return to the camp for breakfast and check out. Depart Maasai Mara with a game drive en route to Nairobi, followed by drop-off at the airport or a Nairobi city hotel.
Masai Mara game drives, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Enchoro Wildlife Camp

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara game drives, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Enchoro Wildlife Camp

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

  • Park fees
  • 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

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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