Kenya · Safari

3-Day Maasai Mara Safari from Nairobi in a 4x4 Land Cruiser

3 Days Round trip from Kenya Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Thrilling game drives across the vast Maasai Mara savannah
02 Spot the Big Five, big cats, and a wide variety of wildlife
03 Chance to witness the annual wildebeest migration during the season
04 See the world-famous Mara landscape of rolling grasslands and acacia trees
05 Experience the colourful Maasai culture on an optional village visit

Embark on an unforgettable safari adventure in the Maasai Mara, with a scenic drive through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley. Enjoy time at camp before heading out on thrilling afternoon and full-day game drives in search of lions, elephants, the Big Five, and other wildlife, with the chance to witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration if it is happening during your visit. A picnic lunch under the shade of a croton tree and an optional Maasai village visit add to this immersive experience in the heart of Kenya's wilderness.

A picnic lunch under the shade of a croton tree and an optional Maasai village visit add to this immersive experience in the heart of Kenya's wilderness.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara and Afternoon Game Drive

8:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi city centre or the Westlands area.
Morning: Enjoy a scenic drive to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.
Lunch: Arrive at the camp, check in, and enjoy lunch.
4:00 PM: Embark on an afternoon game drive in the reserve, offering high chances of spotting big cats. The drive ends at 6:00 PM.
Evening: Return to the camp for a delicious buffet dinner and relaxation.

Overnight: Stay at Rhino Tourist Camp (or similar).

Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Safari in Maasai Mara Reserve

6:30 AM: Breakfast at the camp.
7:00 AM: Depart for a full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Full day: Explore the park in search of wildlife, including the Big Five, hippos, and Nile crocodiles.
Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park under a croton tree, overlooking the vast landscape. Learn about the Great Migration if it is happening during your visit.

Dinner and overnight stay at Rhino Tourist Camp (or similar).

Day 03

Maasai Mara Departure and Return to Nairobi

Early morning: Breakfast at the camp.
Morning: Check out and depart for Nairobi. An optional visit to a Maasai village is available at an extra cost.
Afternoon: Arrive in Nairobi and get dropped off at your hotel within the city centre, concluding the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kenya 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

2 nights' accommodation in a budget tented camp
All meals as per the itinerary
All transport in a 4X4 Land Cruiser jeep 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 such as alcohol
Balloon safari (conducted early on day 2, after which you continue with the normal programme)
Maasai village visit
Pickup or drop-off at the airport or at a hotel not within the city centre or Westlands area is available at an extra small fee