3 days Masai Mara Safari
Safari Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 3-day adventure into Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destination — the Masai Mara National Reserve. This safari offers a thrilling opportunity to witness Africa’s Big Five, experience the vast savannah landscapes, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Maasai people.
Safari Highlight
- Nairobi to Masai Mara
- Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
detailed Itinerary
07:30 hrs. We will pick you up from your Nairobi Hotel, residence or the Nairobi airport.
In your private 4 x 4 Jeep, we’ll journey out to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve.
We’ll be up early to view the park’s abundant wildlife, said to the densest of any park in the region. This will be a day of unlimited game drives over the golden fields and past the distinctive acacia trees adorning these plains.
Be on the lookout for Africa’s Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. The birdlife is also abundant, and should you be here during the season of the Great Migration (July – October), prepare yourself to witness the largest movement of animals on the planet.
Primarily made up of wildebeest and zebra, the migrating animals cross into the park by the thousands at the Mara River, also the site of hippos and waiting crocodiles. The potential drama here is inescapable as the streaming herds enter these lands for fresh grasses as the predators lie in wait.
Adding more richness to your Masai Mara experience, you can enjoy an optional visit to one of the local villages. There, you’ll meet the Maasai and see their lifestyle up close.
Another optional event is an early morning hot air balloon ride over the reserve. Take in the park below coming to life as the fields light up and the wildlife begin a new day on the savannah. A magnificent experience – just ask your driver/guide to set up either or both activities.
After a leisurely breakfast at your lodge/camp, your dedicated driver guide will assist you with the checkout process and proceed to Nairobi – Kenya’s colorful capital city.
On the way, your guide will point out the Longonot extinct volcano which is a strato volcano located southeast of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. It is thought to have last erupted in the 1860s and its name is derived from the Maasai word Oloonong’ot, meaning “mountains of many spurs” or “steep ridges “. You can opt to drive via Naivasha for lunch/excursions at an extra cost or drive straight to Nairobi and pass by Kiambethu farm for the tea farm tour inclusive of a three-course buffet lunch (at an extra cost) OR drive straight back to the capital and later transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your back home.
Safari Terms
Inclusion
- Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
- Professional, certified English and French-speaking safari guide
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- All National Park entry and concession fees (including for vehicle and driver)
- Accommodation during the safari as specified in the Intinerary
- Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
- 24/7 phone support during the safari
Exclusion
- International flights
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Personal travel expenses (e.g. souvenirs, tips, laundry)
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary
- Accommodation before and after the safari if not mentioned (can be arranged at extra cost)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities for guide and lodge staff (optional but appreciated)