Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Safari with Big Five and Maasai Culture

3 Days Round trip from Masai Village Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience the famous wildebeest migration in the Maasai Mara-Serengeti ecosystem
02 Enjoy breathtaking African sunsets over Masai Mara's rolling plains
03 Spot the Big Five and over 500 wildlife species on game drives
04 Interact with the Maasai community and learn about their vibrant culture
05 Travel through the Great Rift Valley and stop for escarpment views

Embark on a 3-day journey to the Maasai Mara, Kenya's renowned wildlife haven. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley, enjoy thrilling game drives across the savannah, and take in breathtaking African sunsets over the rolling plains. Spend a full day exploring one of Kenya's most celebrated wildlife reserves, known for the Big Five, over 500 wildlife species, and the world-famous wildebeest migration from July to October. Complete the experience with a visit to a Maasai village and a walking safari for a closer look at local culture and nature.

Spend a full day exploring one of Kenya's most celebrated wildlife reserves, known for the Big Five, over 500 wildlife species, and the world-famous wildebeest migration from July to October.

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 Yes

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Serengeti National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

Pick up from your hotel or the airport and head to the office for a morning briefing. Later, depart from Nairobi for Maasai Mara National Reserve, with one stop at the beautiful Great Rift Valley for about 20 minutes to take pictures of the escarpment before continuing to Maasai Mara.
Arrive in time for lunch, check in to the lodge or camp to refresh, and then proceed for an evening game drive at 1800 hours. Enjoy viewing the African sunset over the rolling plains of the Mara before returning to the camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main destination: Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Accommodation: Lodge or camp.

Meals & drinks: Lunch and dinner (breakfast not included). Drinking water included (other drinks not included).

Day 02

Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

After breakfast, which starts at 0530 hours, begin your full-day game drive from 0600 hours so you can view the sunrise over the savannah and rolling plains.
Maasai Mara is well known as one of Kenya's largest parks, with a high concentration of wildlife. It is also recorded among the Seven Wonders because of the wildebeest migration, which takes place annually from early July until late October, when the herds migrate from Maasai Mara to Serengeti National Park on the Tanzania side. In Kenya, this is one of the best parks to view the Big Five: lion, elephant, rhino, and leopard.
The morning is a good time to see predators such as cheetahs, lions, leopards, and other cats. Maasai Mara National Reserve has more than 500 wildlife species.
After spending the full day in the reserve, return to the camp or lodge.

Main destination: Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Accommodation: Lodge or camp.

Meals & drinks: Lunch and dinner (breakfast not included). Drinking water included (other drinks not included).

Day 03

Maasai Village Visit, Walking Safari, and Return to Nairobi

Today, visit a Maasai village, where you will interact with the Maasai people and learn more about their culture. Then enjoy a walking safari before departing for Nairobi. Arrive in the evening and get dropped off at the airport or your hotel.

Main destination: Nairobi Airport/Nairobi hotel.

Accommodation: End of the tour (no accommodation).

Meals & drinks: Breakfast and lunch included (dinner and other drinks not included).