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

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience the stunning landscapes and wildlife of Maasai Mara on a 3-day adventure
  • 02 Enjoy daily guided game drives in search of the Big Five and other incredible wildlife
  • 03 Take in the scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley en route to Maasai Mara
  • 04 Immerse yourself in Maasai cultural heritage with an optional village visit

Join this exciting group safari to the Maasai Mara, one of Africa's most renowned wildlife reserves. This 3-day, 2-night experience gives you the chance to witness incredible wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and the rich cultural heritage of the Maasai people, all in an affordable group setting. Enjoy scenic drives through the Great Rift Valley and daily guided game drives in search of the Big Five and other remarkable animals.

Enjoy the scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley.

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

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Morning: Depart from Nairobi early in the morning at 7:30 am and travel to Maasai Mara. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley.
  • Afternoon: Arrive in Maasai Mara, check in at your lodge or camp, and enjoy a delicious lunch.
  • Late Afternoon: Head out on an afternoon game drive through the Maasai Mara Reserve in search of the Big Five and other wildlife.
  • Evening: Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and enjoy a bonfire at the camp.
2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drives in Maasai Mara

  • Morning: Have an early breakfast and depart for the park for an early morning game drive, when the animals are most active.
  • Afternoon: Enjoy a bush lunch or return to the lodge for lunch, depending on your option.
  • Late Afternoon: Continue exploring the Mara on an afternoon game drive and watch wildlife in their natural habitat.
  • Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge or camp.
3
Day 03

Maasai Village Visit and Return to Nairobi

  • Morning: Have breakfast, check out, and visit a Maasai village, depending on the group's preferences, as you drive back to Nairobi.
  • Afternoon: Arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon or early evening.
Great Rift Valley, Masai Mara, Nairobi

Where this trip takes you

Great Rift Valley, Masai Mara, Nairobi

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport: Round-trip transportation from Nairobi in a comfortable 4x4 safari van or jeep
  • Accommodation: 2 nights in a budget safari camp (based on availability), including ensuite rooms or tents with basic amenities
  • Meals: Full-board meal plan (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during your stay at the camp
  • Game drives: Daily game drives with a professional guide in a 4x4 vehicle
  • Park fees: Maasai Mara National Reserve entrance fees
  • Group guide: Knowledgeable English-speaking driver-guide

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation before and after the tour
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal items (travel insurance, visa fee, etc.)

What to bring

  • Personal items
  • Passport or government ID

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
City Market, Muindi Mbingu Street, 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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