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 Thrilling afternoon and full-day game drives across the vast Masai Mara savannah
  • 02 Spot the legendary Big Five in their natural environment
  • 03 Explore the Mara River area, known for crocodiles, hippos, and the Great Migration (seasonal)
  • 04 Optional sunrise game drive to catch predators and grazers at their most active

Experience the magic of Kenya's wilderness on this 3-day safari from Nairobi to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a scenic drive from the capital to one of Africa's most renowned wildlife havens, followed by multiple game drives across its vast plains. Look out for the Big Five, dramatic wildlife encounters, and areas frequented by the Great Migration (seasonal), with time to relax at Mara Sopa Lodge between adventures.

Experience the magic of Kenya's wilderness on this 3-day safari from Nairobi to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve.

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 Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara and Afternoon Game Drive

  • Arrive in Nairobi and meet your tour leader for a detailed holiday briefing.
  • Be introduced to your professional driver-guide.

  • Depart Nairobi by road and enjoy the scenic drive to Masai Mara National Reserve.

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

  • Embark on an afternoon game drive in search of wildlife such as elephants, lions, giraffes, and antelopes.

  • Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Mara Sopa Lodge.

Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

2
Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing in Masai Mara

  • Begin your day with an early breakfast at the lodge.
  • Depart for a morning game drive through the expansive plains of Masai Mara.

  • Return to the lodge for lunch and a short rest, or choose to carry a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive.

  • Explore various areas of the reserve, including the Mara River, which is known for crocodiles, hippos, and the Great Migration (seasonal).

  • Spot a wide range of wildlife, including the Big Five and various bird species.

  • Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.

Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

3
Day 03

Masai Mara to Nairobi

  • Participate in an optional early morning game drive to catch predators and grazers at their most active.
  • Return to the lodge for breakfast and check out.

  • Depart Masai Mara and begin the journey back to Nairobi.

  • Arrive in Nairobi by mid-afternoon and be dropped off at the airport or continue your safari adventure to Amboseli and Tsavo if scheduled.

Main Destination: Nairobi
Meals: Breakfast

Masai Mara plains, Mara River with hippos and crocodiles, Mara Sopa Lodge

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara plains, Mara River with hippos and crocodiles, Mara Sopa Lodge

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meals on a full-board basis: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Return airport and round-trip transfers
  • Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis
  • The above rates are on a per-person sharing basis
  • Enjoy a cultural tour at the Masai village
  • Park entry fees
  • Unlimited game drives using a luxury 4x4 safari Land Cruiser

What's Not Included

  • Visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • International flight
  • Any other services not mentioned
  • Additional entry fees other than specified

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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