Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Maasai Mara Group Safari from Nairobi with Great Migration Views

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Encounter majestic big cats during a thrilling sunset game drive
  • 02 Explore the vast Maasai Mara National Reserve on a full-day wildlife safari
  • 03 Marvel at the spectacular sight of millions of wildebeest and zebra during the great migration
  • 04 Experience the thrill of spotting the iconic Big Five amidst the savanna landscape

Embark on a thrilling 3-day safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara, with a scenic drive via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Enjoy a sunset game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, renowned for its high likelihood of encountering big cats, then spend a full day exploring the reserve in search of the Big Five, hippos, and Nile crocodiles. Depending on the season, you may also witness the awe-inspiring great migration of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti. The tour concludes with a return drive to Nairobi after an unforgettable wildlife experience.

It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular natural world event takes place: the great migration.

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 Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Serengeti National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • At 8 am, you will be picked up from your hotel within the city center/Westland area and commence the drive to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, where you will have a breathtaking view of the Rift Valley floor.
  • Arrive at the camp in time for lunch. Check in and have lunch.
  • In the evening, depart at 4:00 p.m. for a sunset game-viewing drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, where the chances of seeing the big cats are incredibly high. The drive ends at 6:00 p.m.
  • Return to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner and a good time to rest.

Spend the night in Rhino Camp or similar.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara Reserve

  • Have breakfast at 6:30 am and 7 am, then leave for a full-day game-viewing drive in the park.
  • On this day, spend the whole day exploring Maasai Mara in search of the Big Five, hippos, and Nile crocodiles.
  • After that, enjoy a picnic lunch in the park under the shade of a croton tree, overlooking the park's vast landscape.
  • It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular natural world event takes place: the great migration. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti in Tanzania in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna - lions, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, and vultures.

Dinner and overnight stay at Rhino Camp or similar.

3
Day 03

Return from Maasai Mara to Nairobi

  • Eat early in the morning, have breakfast, and then check out for your drive back to Nairobi.
  • On arrival, you will be dropped off at the city centre or at your hotel within the city centre.
Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Masai Mara plains, Nairobi, Kenya

Where this trip takes you

Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Masai Mara plains, Nairobi, Kenya

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 2 nights' accommodation
  • All park entrance fees
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • All transport in a customised safari van with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing and photography
  • Our assistance at any point
  • Bottled water
  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel within Nairobi city centre

What's Not Included

  • All park entrance fees
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks (e.g. alcohol)
  • Balloon safari (conducted on day two early in the morning and continues with the normal program)
  • Maasai Village
  • Pickup or drop-off at the airport or at a hotel not within the city center/Westland's area is available at an extra small fee

What to bring

  • Comfortable wear
  • Extra towel
  • Snacks
  • Camera

Know before you go

  • This is a group safari where you join other people on the safari.
  • The maximum number of people is 8.
  • The price does not include park fees.
  • Sleeping is in budget-tented camps.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Muindi Mbingu Street, Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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