Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Safari with Mara River Crossing and Maasai Visit

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience the heart-pounding moment of wildebeest crossing the Mara River
02 Encounter rhinos, leopards, lions, giraffes, zebras, and more in their natural habitat
03 Enjoy full game drives in Masai Mara, the heart of Kenya's wildlife
04 Learn the Maasai language, traditions, and lifestyle in a local village

Embark on a 3-day adventure to Masai Mara National Reserve, the heart of wildlife and the wildebeest migration. Witness awe-inspiring river crossings at the Mara River, encounter rhinos, leopards, lions, giraffes, zebras, and other species in their natural habitat, and enjoy immersive game drives across the reserve. The journey also offers a cultural visit to a Maasai village, where you can learn about the local language, traditions, and lifestyle before returning to Nairobi.

You will witness the breathtaking scenes of the great migration as your driver takes you to the Mara River, where you will get a chance to observe the heart-pounding river crossing.

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 No

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara Wildlife Journey

Early in the morning, after breakfast at your Nairobi hotel, you will be picked up by your driver and travel toward Masai Mara. Here, you will enjoy the beautiful wildlife found in the area. Masai Mara is the home and heart of wildlife, especially the wildebeest migration, as large numbers of wildebeest pass through in search of water and food. It is one of the parks surrounded by different species of wild animals, including rhino, leopard, zebra, lions, giraffe, and many other species found in the park.

Accommodation: Masai Mara Camp

Day 02

Full Game Drive and Mara River Crossing

Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will continue with a full game drive in Masai Mara. You will witness the breathtaking scenes of the great migration as your driver takes you to the Mara River, where you will get a chance to observe the heart-pounding river crossing. This full game drive offers an enjoyable opportunity to watch wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River, along with other wild animal species.

Accommodation: Masai Mara

Day 03

Morning Safari, Maasai Village, and Return to Nairobi

On this day of your safari, you will have an early start. After a quick breakfast, you will head out for an early game drive in Masai Mara, continuing your search for other animals found in the park. You will also have a chance to take photographs during the drive.

After enjoying your time in Masai Mara, you will visit a Maasai village, where you will have the opportunity to learn about their language, traditions, and lifestyle. After this beautiful adventure, you will depart for Nairobi.