Kenya · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Scenic drive from Nairobi with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photography
  • 02 Game drives in the world-renowned Masai Mara, home to the Big Five and abundant wildlife
  • 03 Spot lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests
  • 04 Witness a stunning sundowner at a scenic location within the park

Experience the highlights of Kenya's world-famous Masai Mara on this immersive 3-day safari from Nairobi. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley before heading into the reserve for unforgettable game drives in search of the Big Five and other iconic wildlife. Enjoy a full day of game viewing with a picnic lunch in the park, a scenic sundowner, and comfortable stays at well-appointed lodges or camps.

Enjoy a full day of game viewing with a picnic lunch in the park, a scenic sundowner, and comfortable stays at well-appointed lodges or camps.

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 Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • Your tour begins with pick-up from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi at 7:30 AM.
  • Drive to Masai Mara with a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photography and a chance to stretch your legs.

  • Enjoy a scenic drive of approximately 5 to 6 hours through the beautiful Kenyan countryside.

  • Arrive at Masai Mara and check in to your lodge or camp.

  • Have a hot lunch upon arrival.

  • Embark on an evening game drive in search of the abundant wildlife of the Masai Mara.

  • Return to the camp by 6:00 PM.

  • Freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner.

Overnight stay at your lodge or camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Masai Mara Game Viewing with Picnic Lunch

  • Begin the day with an early morning game drive followed by a leisurely breakfast.
  • Spend the entire day exploring the rich wildlife of the Masai Mara with unlimited game drives.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch within the reserve to maximize your time in the park.

  • Experience a scenic sundowner as the day comes to an end.

  • Return to the lodge around 6:00 PM.

  • Freshen up and enjoy dinner.

Overnight stay at your lodge or camp.

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Nairobi

  • Enjoy breakfast at the lodge.
  • Depart Masai Mara and drive back to Nairobi.

  • Arrive in Nairobi in the evening.

  • Drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Masai Mara plains, Nairobi

Where this trip takes you

Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Masai Mara plains, 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

  • Unlimited game viewing while on safari

  • Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day)

  • A professional English-speaking local driver-guide

  • All taxes and VAT

  • 4x4 Land Cruiser with an open roof

  • Meals as per itinerary

  • Accommodation for 2 nights at Masai Mara National Reserve

What's Not Included

  • Entry park fees

  • Tips

  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

  • Airport transfers

  • Personal items, souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

  • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary

  • International flights

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Phone charger

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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $590.00 — $1,550.00
Double Sharing $590.00 — $925.00

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