3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Carnivore Lunch

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spot Big Cats, Rhino, Elephant, and more in Masai Mara
• 02 Visit the Mara River and Sand River, key wildlife-viewing areas
• 03 Enjoy close-range game viewing and photography across scenic savanna grasslands
• 04 Savor lunch at the renowned Carnivore restaurant in Nairobi

Embark on a captivating 3-day adventure from Nairobi to the breathtaking Masai Mara National Reserve. Witness the majestic Big Cats, Rhino, Elephant, and more during thrilling game drives, and explore scenic savanna landscapes with a picnic by the Mara River. Your journey also includes a stop at the Great Rift Valley and concludes with a delectable lunch at the renowned Carnivore restaurant in Nairobi.

The afternoon game drive at 3:30 pm offers a chance to spot the magnificent wildlife in the park, ranging from the Big Cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs to Rhino, Elephant, and Wildebeest.

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 Yes

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara and Afternoon Game Drive

• Pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel and depart for Masai Mara National Reserve. Stop at the Great Rift Valley for a short break before proceeding.
• Arrive at your camp in Masai Mara in good time for lunch and a short rest before the game drive. The afternoon game drive at 3:30 pm offers a chance to spot the magnificent wildlife in the park, ranging from the Big Cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs to Rhino, Elephant, and Wildebeest.
• Return to your camp by 6:30 pm for dinner and rest.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

• After breakfast, leave for a full-day game drive carrying a picnic lunch. The landscape here is scenic savanna grassland on rolling hills. This reserve is the best park for game viewing in Kenya, as it has an extensive road and track network that allows for close-range viewing and photography.
• Your game drive will include a visit to the Sand River and also the Mara River, which is a migration point and a place to spot crocodiles and hippopotamuses, before breaking for a picnic.
• Your game drive will continue until 1700 hrs, after which you will leave the park for two hours of optional activities. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

3

Day 03

Masai Mara to Nairobi with Carnivore Lunch

• After breakfast, you will be driven to Nairobi. On arrival, you will be hosted for lunch at the famous Carnivore restaurant and then dropped at your hotel or the airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport and game drives using a 4x4 Landcruiser
• Park fee
• English-speaking driver guide
• Accommodation and meals on a full-board basis
• Enough drinking water

What's Not Included

• Tips
• Alcoholic beverages
• Optional activities

What to bring

• Casual, comfortable, light, and warm clothes
• A good camera, phone, and chargers
• Comfortable light walking boots
• Open shoes to use while at the hotel
• A hat, if possible

Know before you go

• Obtain a visa (single-entry visa for a safari/holiday in Kenya).
• Get a Yellow Fever certificate.
• Seasons: the Great Wildebeest Migration happens annually between July and October.
• Optional activities include visiting the cultural Maasai Village and taking a hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.