3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Big 5 Game Drives

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness the spectacular seasonal migration of wildebeest, zebras, and predators
• 02 Enjoy early morning, afternoon, and full-day game drives in Masai Mara
• 03 Look for the Big 5 in one of Kenya's richest wildlife reserves
• 04 Explore the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem

Embark on a 3-day adventure in Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya's crown jewel for a short yet complete safari experience. Enjoy early morning, afternoon, and full-day game drives as you look for abundant wildlife, including the Big 5. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara is also known for the spectacular seasonal migration of thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and attendant predators when timed right.

Enjoy early morning, afternoon, and full-day game drives as you look for abundant wildlife, including the Big 5.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Serengeti National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara and Afternoon Game Drive

• Set out early in the morning from Nairobi for the drive to Masai Mara National Reserve, where wildlife still exists in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa.
• As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and attendant predators.
• Arrive in time for lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

• After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in the Mara.
• A packed lunch is provided for the excursion.

3

Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

• Enjoy a morning game drive in the Mara.
• Depart late in the morning for Nairobi and arrive at about 5 pm.
• Lunch is served en route. End of our services.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All transport in a 4WD safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing - minivan (standard)
• Accommodation as detailed (full board while on safari, except for drinks)
• Unlimited water
• High-end binoculars that will greatly enhance your safari experience
• Services of various local guides
• All National Park entrance and campsite fees
• All food - breakfasts, packed lunches, and evening meals
• 3- to 5-star accommodations

What's Not Included

• Donations and payments to local community projects are not included in this package.
• International flights
• Travel and personal accident insurance
• Visa, passport, vaccinations, and medicines
• Tips
• Expenditure on alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, and personal items
• Optional excursions and activities not detailed in the itinerary
• Any additional services requested

Know before you go

• Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the few places on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed.
• The reserve is well known for its black-maned lion.
• It boasts abundant resident wildlife.
• It is one of the few places where it is possible to see the Big Five during a morning game drive.
• Many of the cheetahs are so tame that they seek shelter from the hot sun under one's vehicle.
• Several even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey.
• For bird enthusiasts, almost 500 species have been recorded.
• Among these are 16 species of eagle, plus many hawks and falcons.
• There are 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, and 4 species of bustard, including the Kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird.
• Additionally, there are 9 species of sunbirds.
• Land Cruiser transport is available for an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.