Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Camping Safari with Big Five Game Drives

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience exceptional wildlife viewing with a high chance of spotting the Big Five
  • 02 Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for sweeping scenery and memorable photos
  • 03 Spend a full day on game drives across the Masai Mara with picnic lunch in the reserve
  • 04 Visit the Mara River to see crocodiles lazing along the banks
  • 05 Choose an optional visit to a traditional Masai village for a cultural encounter

Embark on a 3-day Masai Mara camping safari from Nairobi and venture into the heart of the wild. Experience the thrill of being surrounded by majestic wildlife in their natural habitat as you explore one of Kenya's most famous game reserves. Along the way, stop at the breathtaking Great Rift Valley viewpoint, then enjoy action-filled game drives with excellent chances of spotting the Big Five, big cats, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, gazelles, and abundant birdlife. You can also choose to visit a traditional Masai village for an authentic cultural experience.

The world-renowned Masai Mara is famed for the millions of wildebeest, gazelles, and zebras that cross the Mara River, forming the wildebeest migration spectacle.

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 No
Cities Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • A representative from Kenya Epic Safaris will meet you at your hotel and, after a briefing, hand you over to your assigned driver-guide for your Masai Mara camping safari.
  • You will be driven north, with a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, where you can see part of the valley and take photos or selfies. The valley runs from Jordan in Israel to Mozambique, a distance of 8,000 miles.
  • Proceed to Narok town for lunch, then continue your journey to the game reserve, arriving in the late afternoon. The camp staff will usher you to your respective tents.
  • Embark on an action-filled game drive as you explore this famous wildlife reserve. The world-renowned Masai Mara is famed for the millions of wildebeest, gazelles, and zebras that cross the Mara River, forming the wildebeest migration spectacle.

Dinner and overnight at a budget tented camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara

  • Today, you will enjoy a full-day game drive. After waking up, you will gather at the dining area for a full breakfast. Your safari guide will liaise with the cook to organize your picnic lunches.
  • Head out in search of wildlife.
  • Masai Mara has an exceptional population of big cats. Herds of elephants, zebras, resident wildebeest, antelopes, and gazelles can also be encountered, and birdlife is plentiful.
  • Masai Mara Game Reserve offers a very high chance of spotting all of the Big Five.
  • Spend the whole day game viewing, including a visit to the Mara River, where you will find crocodiles lazing around.

Dinner and overnight at a budget tented camp.

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Nairobi

  • Breakfast at leisure.
  • You can opt to visit the Masai village at an extra cost or take a walk around the camp.
  • Depart and journey back to Nairobi, with lunch en route, arriving in the late afternoon.
  • Drop-off at a hotel, where your Masai Mara camping safari ends.
Masai Mara, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Mara River

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Mara River

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

  • Transport in a customized safari van with a pop-up roof, ideal for game viewing
  • All park entrance fees
  • Meals as described in the itinerary
  • Budget accommodation
  • Game drives and other activities as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an English-speaking driver-guide
  • Complimentary bottled water, 1 litre per person per day

What's Not Included

  • International airfares
  • All expenditure of a personal nature, such as telephone calls, hard drinks, soft drinks, and laundry
  • Tips
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance

What to bring

  • Change of clothes and comfortable shoes.
  • Camera.
  • Spirit of adventure.

Know before you go

We have daily departures for this safari from Nairobi. This is a group-joining tour.

We operate daily departures to the Masai Mara Reserve from Nairobi. Our safari vans are comfortable and ideal for game viewing. We will cater for your meals and accommodation while on safari.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Central Business District, 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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