Kenya · Safari

3-Day Maasai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Big Five Game Drives

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos on Maasai Mara game drives
02 Marvel at breathtaking sunsets over the vast Maasai Mara savannah
03 Get immersed in Maasai culture through traditional dances and local customs
04 Soar above the Mara plains on an optional hot air balloon safari

Embark on a safari adventure through Kenya's Maasai Mara, travelling from Nairobi via the Great Rift Valley for unforgettable wildlife viewing across the vast savannah. Enjoy thrilling game drives, a breathtaking sunset experience, and prime opportunities to spot the Big Five in one of Africa's most celebrated reserves. You can also enrich your journey with an optional Maasai Village visit or an optional hot air balloon safari before returning to Nairobi.

As the day winds down, enjoy the breathtaking Maasai Mara sunset with a sundowner.

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 No

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara and Sunset Game Drive

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to Maasai Mara, with a stop at the Great Rift Valley.
Proceed to the camp and arrive in time for lunch.
After lunch, head out on an afternoon game drive in search of wild animals.
As the day winds down, enjoy the breathtaking Maasai Mara sunset with a sundowner.

Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp.

Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged at an extra cost.

Day 02

Big Five Safari and Optional Maasai Experiences

Rise early for a thrilling game drive when wildlife is most active.
Look out for the Big Five - lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos - as you explore different parts of the park.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast amid the wilderness, with Maasai Mara's stunning landscapes as your backdrop.
At mid-day, you can opt to visit a Maasai Village at an extra cost.
Get immersed in Maasai culture and learn about their traditions, dances, and way of life.
You can also choose to go on a hot air balloon safari at an extra cost.

Day 03

Return to Nairobi or Extend Your Stay

After two days filled with thrilling wildlife encounters and unforgettable moments, you can either spend another night in Maasai Mara or begin your journey back to Nairobi, depending on your travel plans.
After breakfast, you will later check out of the camp and drive to Nairobi for your drop-off at the airport.
Accommodation at the end of the tour can be arranged at an extra cost.

Where this trip takes you

Nairobi, Great Rift Valley, Maasai Mara savannah

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

Full-board accommodation while on safari.
Unlimited supply of drinking water while on safari.
Pick-up and drop-off at the airport or hotel.
Park entry fee.
Services of a professional English-speaking guide driver.
Unlimited game viewing drives.
Use of a custom-designed pop-up roof safari Land Cruiser while on safari.

What's Not Included

Any items not expressly specified in the itinerary.
Any optional services listed as optional in the safari program.
Comprehensive travel insurance cover.
All personal expenses - laundry, telephones, soft and alcoholic drinks, tips to camp staff, and gratuity to the guide/driver.

What to bring

Personal items
Warm clothing
Entry documents

Know before you go

It's important to have your passport with you and approval to be in the country.
Language-specific drivers are available upon request (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, and Spanish).

Logistics