Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Big 5 Game Drives

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel through the Great Rift Valley with a stop at the viewpoint for breathtaking views
  • 02 Search for the famous Big 5 on game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
  • 03 Enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing with a picnic lunch at the Mara River Hippo Pool
  • 04 Take an early morning game drive in Masai Mara with a safari guide

Enjoy a 3-day safari in Masai Mara National Reserve from Nairobi, with the chance to see the famous Big 5 on game drives through the reserve. Travel along the Great Rift Valley and take in its breathtaking views while listening to interesting African tales from your tour guide. This safari combines wildlife viewing, scenic landscapes, and a comfortable stay in Masai Mara.

Journey south along the floor of the Great Rift Valley, with a pit stop at the viewpoint for a breathtaking view of the Rift Valley.

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 Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Get picked up from your hotel or place of stay at 8:00 a.m.

  • Make a brief stop at the town office for a briefing.

  • Journey south along the floor of the Great Rift Valley, with a pit stop at the viewpoint for a breathtaking view of the Rift Valley.

  • Enjoy time for photography, buy souvenirs, listen to African tales, and learn about the formation of the Rift Valley.

  • Arrive at Masai Mara in time for lunch. If not, stop at Narok town for lunch before proceeding to Mara.

  • Go on an evening game drive between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Dinner and overnight at Rhino Tourist Camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara

  • In the morning, leave the campsite with a packed lunch after a hot breakfast.

  • Spend the full day game viewing and explore the park in search of the Big 5, with a picnic lunch near the hippos and crocodiles at the Hippo Pool on the Mara River, famous for the Great Migration.

Meals and overnight at Rhino Tourist Tented Camp.

3
Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Enjoy a pre-breakfast game drive between 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. with the Masai Mara safari guide.

  • Return to the campsite for a hot breakfast.

  • Proceed to Nairobi, where the safari ends.

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

  • Ground transport in a comfortable safari van for game viewing, photography, and touring.

  • Full-board accommodation.

  • All park entrance fees, including government taxes.

  • Services of an English-speaking professional Masai Mara safari guide/driver.

  • All game drives as detailed in the itinerary.

  • Bottled water during the safari.

  • Start and end of the safari in Nairobi.

  • Transfers between the airport and your hotel in Nairobi.

What's Not Included

  • Money for tips, soft drinks, or alcoholic drinks.

  • A visit to a Masai village.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
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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