Kenya · Safari

3-Day Maasai Mara Group Safari with Big Five Game Drives

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with stunning views
02 Afternoon and full-day game drives in Masai Mara
03 Spot the Big Five, wildebeest, and abundant resident wildlife
04 Look out for black-maned lions and nearly 500 recorded bird species
05 Optional visit to a Maasai village or balloon safari

Embark on a 3-day group safari to Maasai Mara with a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and rewarding game drives in one of Kenya's most celebrated wildlife reserves. Spot the Big Five and other incredible wildlife, including wildebeest, while exploring the reserve's rich landscapes. Enjoy a full-day safari with packed lunch, with the option to visit a Maasai village or take a balloon safari. The journey ends with a final morning game drive before returning to Nairobi.

Spot the Big Five and other incredible wildlife, including wildebeest, while exploring the reserve's rich landscapes.

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 Yes

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

Pick up in Nairobi by our driver/guide. Your guide will give you a short briefing about the safari before departing for a scenic drive to the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy the stunning views. Continue to Masai Mara, where you will arrive at your camp in time for lunch. Relax before heading out on an afternoon game drive, with the chance to spot the amazing Big Five and other incredible wildlife, including wildebeest. Return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive with a packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-maned lion and its abundant resident wildlife. For bird enthusiasts, almost 500 species have been recorded here, including eagles, hawks and falcons, vultures, storks, bustards - including the Kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird - and nine species of sunbirds.

Optional: Visit to Maasai Village (USD 20) pp

Balloon Safari (USD 450)

Dinner and overnight at a tented camp.

Day 03

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

In the morning, go for a concluding game drive, then have breakfast and embark on your journey to Nairobi. Arrive in Nairobi in the early afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred within Nairobi.

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara game drives, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Nairobi transfer

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 on full board
Transport in a safari jeep with a viewing rooftop
Three meals a day while on safari
All game park entrance fees for clients, guide, and vehicle
Services of a professional safari guide/driver
Drinking water

What's Not Included

International flights and taxes
Passport and visa applications and processing
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities for drivers and guides
Personal laundry
Alcoholic drinks
Activities mentioned as optional

What to bring

Passport
Jackets and sweaters for early morning and late afternoon game drives

Know before you go

It is important that each safari/tour member has adequate and comprehensive travel insurance covering medical expenses, emergency travel, cancellation, personal baggage, and money loss.
Roads between the parks may have rough stretches, and the overland journeys can be lengthy, as tour vehicles are limited to a maximum speed of 80 km per hour.

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