Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Flexible Game Drives

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Journey through scenic landscapes from Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
  • 02 Search for the Big Five and other iconic wildlife on multiple game drives
  • 03 Choose between morning-and-afternoon drives or a full-day safari in the reserve
  • 04 Travel with a professional safari driver and flexible sightseeing arrangements

Experience an unforgettable 3-day, 2-night safari adventure through the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, beginning with a scenic drive from Nairobi. Witness the breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity of the Mara as you embark on thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five and other iconic wildlife. Choose between split-day or full-day safari options to maximize your wildlife-viewing opportunities.

Enjoy a scenic drive of about 5.5 hours 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 · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English, German, Mandarin, Polish, Russian, Swahili, Ukrainian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Begin the day with breakfast at your hotel in Nairobi.
  • Depart for Masai Mara National Reserve at approximately 7:00.

  • Enjoy a scenic drive of about 5.5 hours through the Great Rift Valley.

  • Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and a short rest.

  • Embark on your first afternoon game drive in the reserve.

  • Return to the lodge or camp by 18:00 for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Flexible Full Day of Wildlife Viewing in Masai Mara

Option 1: Morning and Evening Game Drives

  • Depart for an early morning game drive at 6:30 and return by 8:30.

  • Have breakfast at the lodge or camp and relax through mid-morning.

  • Enjoy lunch at the lodge or camp.

  • Head out for an afternoon game drive at approximately 16:00.

  • Return to the lodge or camp by 18:00 for dinner and rest.

Option 2: Full-Day Game Drive

  • Have breakfast at 8:00.

  • Depart with a packed lunch for a full-day safari through the reserve.

  • Explore deeper parts of the park and return by 16:00.

  • Relax at the lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Nairobi

  • Have breakfast at the lodge or camp.

  • Depart for Nairobi at 7:00, enjoying one last view of the Mara en route.

  • Arrive in Nairobi after approximately 5.5 hours.

  • Transfer to your hotel or preferred drop-off point.

This marks the end of your Masai Mara adventure.

Masai Mara grasslands, Great Rift Valley escarpment, Nairobi countryside drive

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara grasslands, Great Rift Valley escarpment, Nairobi countryside drive

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

  • Transportation by a four-wheel-drive off-road vehicle with accompanying service
  • Accommodation in specialty hotels within the scenic area

  • Standard group meals

  • Professional safari driver with 8-hour working shifts and flexible sightseeing arrangements

  • Two bottles of water per person per day

  • Travel insurance

  • Emergency insurance

What's Not Included

  • Self-paid tickets, including hot air balloons, Masai Village visits, city tours, and personal shopping, unless otherwise specified in the itinerary
  • Scenic spot entry tickets are not included

  • Personal expenses such as laundry, haircuts, telephone, fax, pay TV, hotel drinks, tobacco, and alcohol

  • Drinks during meals, unless specified in the itinerary

  • Additional expenses caused by force majeure

  • Yellow book fees, customs duties for personal belongings, and fees for shipping or storing overweight luggage

What to bring

  • Power bank for charging devices during safari drives
  • Sunscreen for sun protection

  • Safari outerwear suitable for both warm days and cool mornings and evenings

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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