Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Big Five and Mara River

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot the African Big Five at Masai Mara
02 Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration
03 Marvel at the view of the Great Rift Valley
04 Enjoy a full-day game-viewing drive to the Mara River Crossing

Witness the African Big Five in their natural habitat on this 3-day safari to Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Kenya's most popular tourist destinations. Located in the Great Rift Valley and dominated by primarily open grassland, the reserve is especially rich in wildlife along its western escarpment. Between July and November, you may also watch the annual wildebeest migration, when over 1.5 million wildebeests cross the Mara River.

Between July and November, you may also watch the annual wildebeest migration, when over 1.5 million wildebeests cross the Mara River.

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 via the Great Rift Valley

You will be picked up from your hotel in Nairobi and begin the drive to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, where you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the floor of the Rift Valley.
Upon arrival and check-in, enjoy a hot lunch, then relax or take a swim.
At 4 pm, depart for an evening game-viewing drive in the Mara Reserve. Later in the evening, return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay at Sarova Mara Camp.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara

After breakfast, depart with picnic lunches for a full-day game-viewing drive in the Mara Reserve, culminating at the point of wildebeest migration - the Mara River Crossing. Hopefully, luck will be on your side, offering the greatest opportunity to witness this spectacle. Keep your camera ready to capture these lifetime moments.
Today, you will also have the chance to see the Big Five of the Masai Mara: elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, and cheetahs, along with many other animals in the reserve. Later in the evening, return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay at Sarova Mara Camp.
Optional: In the evening, visit the local Masai village for a Masai cultural tour at USD 30. Learn about the Masai community and interact with the local Masai people. An overnight stay at the Masai village can be organised upon request.

Day 03

Early Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

Enjoy your final early morning game drive in the Mara Reserve, followed by breakfast. Thereafter, begin the drive back to Nairobi.
On arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Nairobi. This marks the end of the tour, and we hope you truly enjoyed your trip.