3-Day Maasai Mara Wildlife Safari with Big Five Game Drives

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Experience the Big Five and abundant resident wildlife in Maasai Mara
• 02 Witness the spectacular seasonal migration in the northern Serengeti ecosystem
• 03 Enjoy full-day and afternoon game drives in an open-roof Landcruiser
• 04 Look out for black-maned lions, tame cheetahs, and nearly 500 bird species

Embark on a 3-day safari to the breathtaking Maasai Mara, where Africa's iconic wildlife roams free. Witness the spectacular seasonal migration of wildebeest and zebras, look out for the Big Five, and enjoy thrilling game drives across the vast savannah. Encounter resident wildlife including lions, cheetahs, and an impressive variety of bird species before returning to Nairobi through the scenic Great Rift Valley.

Many of the cheetahs are so tame that they seek shelter from the hot sun under vehicles, and some even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey.

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 Yes

Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Mount Longonot

Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara and Afternoon Game Drive

• Set off early in the morning for Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed, in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa.
• As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and attendant predators.
• Arrive in time for lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight stay at a camp or lodge.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

• After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive with packed lunch provided.
• The reserve is well known for its black-maned lion, as well as its abundant resident wildlife, and it is one of the few places where it is possible to see the Big Five during a morning game drive.
• Many of the cheetahs are so tame that they seek shelter from the hot sun under vehicles, and some even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey.
• For bird enthusiasts, almost 500 species have been recorded here, including 16 species of eagle, many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, 4 species of bustard - including the Kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird - and 9 species of sunbirds. Dinner and overnight stay at a campsite or lodge.

3

Day 03

Maasai Mara to Nairobi via the Great Rift Valley

• After a leisurely breakfast at your lodge or camp, your dedicated driver-guide will assist you with the checkout process and proceed to Nairobi - Kenya's colorful capital city.
• On the way, your guide will point out Mount Longonot, an extinct stratovolcano located southeast of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. It is thought to have last erupted in the 1860s, and its name is derived from the Maasai word Oloonong'ot, meaning "mountains of many spurs" or "steep ridges".
• You may opt to drive via Naivasha for lunch or excursions at an extra cost, or drive straight to Nairobi and pass by Kiambethu Farm for a tea farm tour inclusive of a three-course buffet lunch at an extra cost. Alternatively, drive straight back to the capital and later transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your journey back home.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees
• Transport in an open-roof Landcruiser
• Service of a professional guide
• Meals on a full-board basis
• Bottled water in the vehicle
• Game drives
• Government taxes and levies
• Accommodation at Ashnil Mara

What's Not Included

• Maasai Village cultural tour at $20 per person
• Tips for the driver-guide
• Any increase in government taxes or park fees
• Items of a personal nature
• Soft drinks

What to bring

1. Warm clothing for the night and early mornings
2. Some cash to buy souvenirs
3. A great safari attitude to learn and see so much

Know before you go

1. To travel to Kenya, you must apply for a visa. It is normally applied for here and is usually valid for 3 months from the date of travel. They charge $51 per visa application for anyone aged 16 years and above. Anyone below 16 years does not need a visa to travel to Kenya but must be declared by the person accompanying them during the adult's application. The visa process takes approximately 24-72 hours for processing. When travelling to Kenya, make sure you apply only for a Single Entry Visa (SEV), not a multicountry visa, when travelling for tourism purposes. Guests who do not need a visa to travel to Kenya should refer to the eligibility list to confirm whether a visa is required.
2. We strongly recommend that guests purchase their travel and medical insurance in their respective home countries. Here in East Africa, we can only offer extra medical evacuation insurance cover at an additional cost by AMREF.
3. Our safaris at Unscripted Safaris Ltd are strictly private. This means we never share your program or tour plan with another client. For each client who books with us, we ensure exclusive use of a vehicle and guide. We do not co-share guests from different bookings on a tour unless they are part of the same group from the initial booking. The same applies to accommodation strictly, meaning we do not share your room with other guests or strangers.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.