Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Karen Blixen Camp Stay

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

Travellers in the Maasai Mara National Reserve

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stay at Karen Blixen Camp in the Mara North Conservancy
02 Visit the world-renowned Leopard Gorge, featured in the BBC Big Cat Diary
03 Enjoy early morning and late afternoon or night game drives
04 Spend time at the tranquil Kikao Centre on the banks of the Mara River
05 Visit a Maasai Manyatta and experience local culture

Embark on a captivating 3-day safari from Nairobi to the Mara North Conservancy, where game drives, wildlife viewing, and a stay at Karen Blixen Camp come together with time at the tranquil Kikao Centre on the banks of the Mara River. Enjoy guided safari activities, including early morning and late afternoon or night game drives, with the flexibility to adjust your itinerary and add optional experiences. The journey also includes a visit to the world-renowned Leopard Gorge and time to relax at camp before your return flight to Nairobi.

Embark on a captivating 3-day safari from Nairobi to the Mara North Conservancy, where game drives, wildlife viewing, and a stay at Karen Blixen Camp come together with time at the tranquil Kikao Centre on the banks of the Mara River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages Danish, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to Karen Blixen Camp

Meet and greet at the airstrip by your safari guide at mid-day.
Continue with a game-drive road transfer to Karen Blixen Camp, taking approximately 45 minutes at game drive speed.
Receive a camp briefing and welcome drink from the camp manager.
Enjoy time to settle in.
Savor a delectable 3-course lunch with fine house wine, followed by an afternoon conference in the tranquil Kikao Centre set on the banks of the Mara River.

Accommodation: Karen Blixen Camp

Day 02

Game Drive and Full-Day Conference in Mara North Conservancy

Start the day with early morning coffee or tea with pastries before proceeding for an early morning game drive.
Your guide will go over your safari itinerary and activities again, giving you the opportunity to change activities and add optional activities.
Return to camp for breakfast.
Attend a full-day conference.
If time permits, enjoy a late afternoon or night game drive.

Accommodation: Karen Blixen Camp

Day 03

Leopard Gorge Visit and Return to Nairobi

After breakfast, set out on a morning game drive to the world-renowned 'Leopard Gorge', made famous by the BBC Big Cat Diary.
Before or after lunch, there is time for:

Camp eco-walk
Swim
Armchair game-viewing with drinks
Book a spa treatment
Visit to the Maasai Manyatta

After lunch, transfer to the airstrip for a flight back to Nairobi to connect to your onward flight.

Where this trip takes you

Karen Blixen Camp, Leopard Gorge, Kikao Centre on the banks of the Mara River

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 as per the program
Meals as described (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Mineral water
All park entrance fees
Pick-up and drop-off fares
All game drives as per the program
Transport in a 4 by 4 Safari Cruiser
Services of an English-speaking driver-guide

What's Not Included

Drinks
Laundry
Visa
Airfares
International flights
Accommodation before and after the safari (can be arranged at an extra charge)
All transfers

What to bring

Prescription glasses, sunglasses, hat, sunblock, etc.
Camera, video equipment, and binoculars
Clothes and toiletries
Casual but comfortable attire
Phone, music, tablet, or laptop
Preventative pharmaceuticals
Odds and ends
Hand luggage
Finally, don't forget your sense of humor, patience, and some common sense!

Know before you go

This tour is offered as a private safari. You shall be picked up at your area of residence, hotel of stay, or at the airport upon arrival in Kenya. On the final day, you shall be dropped off at your area of residence in Nairobi or at the airport for your onward flight.

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