Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara
Pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport and drive to the Masai Mara, stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Kenya · 3 days
3-Day Masai Mara Safari
Game drives in the Mara · Big Five country · Optional Maasai village visit
Trip overview
A short, action-packed safari from Nairobi to the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous wildlife area. Spend two days on game drives across the open plains looking for lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and cheetahs, with the option of a cultural visit to a Maasai village.
Safari highlights
- Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
- Full day of game drives in the Masai Mara
- Chance to see the Big Five
- Optional Maasai cultural visit
Detailed itinerary
Day 2: Full day in the Masai Mara
Spend the day exploring the reserve with a picnic lunch. Between July and October, head towards the Mara River for a chance to watch the wildebeest migration crossings.
Day 3: Morning game drive and return to Nairobi
An early game drive when the animals are most active, then breakfast and the drive back to Nairobi.
Safari includes
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional driver guide
- Park entrance fees
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Bottled water
Safari excludes
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities
