3 Day Masai Mara Safari
Masai Mara · 3 Days / 2 Nights · Road Safari
Duration
3 Days
Destinations
Masai Mara
Transport
Road Safari
Style
Classic Wildlife
Difficulty
Easy
From
USD 480
Overview
A short, well-paced Masai Mara safari suited to first-time visitors and residents on a weekend break. You travel by road from Nairobi with a private driver-guide, staying inside or on the border of the reserve for two nights, with two full days of game driving across the open plains.
Highlights
- Two full days of game drives inside the Masai Mara
- Big cat sightings across open savannah terrain
- Sundowner stop overlooking the Mara plains
- Optional Maasai village cultural visit
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Depart Nairobi by road after an early breakfast, driving via the Great Rift Valley escarpment with a photo stop. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive as light softens over the plains.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight
- Mara-area tented camp
A full day exploring the reserve with a picnic lunch taken out on the plains. Game drives run at dawn and dusk when animals are most active, with the option of an optional Maasai village visit in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight
- Mara-area tented camp
An early morning game drive before breakfast, then depart for the return drive to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara. Depart Nairobi by road after an early breakfast, driving via the Great Rift Valley escarpment with a photo stop. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive as light softens over the plains.
Day 2: Full Day Masai Mara Game Drives. A full day exploring the reserve with a picnic lunch taken out on the plains. Game drives run at dawn and dusk when animals are most active, with the option of an optional Maasai village visit in the afternoon.
Day 3: Masai Mara to Nairobi. An early morning game drive before breakfast, then depart for the return drive to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon.
What’s Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Park entry fees
- Accommodation as listed
- Meals as specified
- Bottled water during game drives
What’s Excluded
- International or domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Gratuities
- Optional Maasai village visit fee
- Personal expenses
Optional Add-ons
Rates
From USD 480 per person — final quote depends on travel date, party size and room arrangement.
| Rate Type | Adult (Sharing) | Child | Single Supplement | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non Resident | USD 480 | USD 320 | USD 140 | High season (Jul–Oct, Dec–Jan) |
| Resident | USD 360 | USD 240 | USD 110 | High season (Jul–Oct, Dec–Jan) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — long game-drive days are best suited to children aged 6 and above. Let us know ages when enquiring so we can advise on pacing.
Wildebeest typically move through the Masai Mara from around July to October, but sightings depend on rainfall and herd movement and can never be guaranteed on any specific date.
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