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

3 Days Round trip from Kenya Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the famous Big 5 on game drives in Masai Mara National Park
  • 02 Visit the Mara River, where wildebeest cross toward Serengeti National Park
  • 03 Take in views of the Great Rift Valley during a stop at Maai Mahiu
  • 04 Enjoy time in the wild with overnight stays at Sarova Mara Camp or Mara Loyk Camp
  • 05 Bush dinner available on request at the camp

Explore Masai Mara National Park on a 3-day safari and try to spot the famous Big 5. Enjoy time in the wild with game drives through the reserve, learn more about the Great Wildebeest Migration at the Mara River, and experience one of the best wildlife safaris in Kenya. The tour also includes a bush dinner if requested.

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, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Get picked up from Nairobi in the morning.

  • Stop over at Maai Mahiu to view the Great Rift Valley.

  • Head to Narok Town for lunch.

  • Arrive at the reserve in the late afternoon and check in at the lodge.

  • Have an evening game drive in search of the Big 5 and the big cats in the wild. If time allows, enjoy a short evening game drive within the park.

  • Check back into the lodge and spend the night there.

Dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara Camp / Mara Loyk Camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Masai Mara Game Drives and Mara River Visit

  • Wake up at 8:00, have breakfast, and prepare for a morning game drive in search of the Big 5, namely lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and other wildlife of the Mara.

  • Visit the best parts of the Mara, including the Mara River, where the wildebeest cross over to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Carry a packed lunch and continue the game drives until the evening.

  • Later in the evening, return to the lodge to rest while waiting for an evening game drive.

  • After the nature walk, come back to the camp and prepare for a bush dinner, if requested.

Dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara Camp / Mara Loyk Camp.

3
Day 03

Early Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Go for an early morning game drive for about 2 hours with the Masai Mara safari guide.

  • Come back to the lodge for breakfast at 10:30 am while checking out.

  • Drive out of the park to Nairobi city for your homebound flight or transfer to your respective hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kenya 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Full-board accommodation while on safari.

  • Meal plan as described, with accommodation in a double, twin, or triple sharing room.

  • All park entrance fees, including government taxes, and the services of an English-speaking professional Masai Mara driver-guide.

  • Game drives as detailed in the itinerary.

  • Transport in a 4x4 safari tour van with a game-viewing roof hatch and UHF radio.

  • Recommended mineral water while on safari.

What's Not Included

  • Laundry.

  • Drinks.

  • Items of a personal nature.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kenya
Tour start
Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kenya.

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