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3 Days Masai Mara Safari

Three days in Kenya’s most famous reserve, with expert guiding, comfortable camps and time to simply watch the plains.

3 Days / 2 Nights

DURATION

From $450

PRICE PER PERSON

Masai Mara

DESTINATION

2 to 6

GROUP SIZE

ABOUT THIS SAFARI

3 Days Masai Mara Safari

Three days in Kenya’s most famous reserve, with expert guiding, comfortable camps and time to simply watch the plains.

AT A GLANCE

Trip Summary

DetailThis safari
Price fromUSD 450 per person
Duration3 days / 2 nights
Safari styleWildlife
CountriesKenya
Parks visitedMasai Mara National Reserve
StartsNairobi
EndsNairobi
Group sizePrivate departure. Typically 2 to 6 guests per vehicle
Best time to goJul to Oct for the migration, Jan to Mar for calving
DifficultyEasy
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Your Route, Day By Day

DayRouteOvernightMeals
1Nairobi to Masai MaraTented camp, Masai MaraL, D
2Full Day in the MaraTented camp, Masai MaraB, L, D
3Mara to NairobiDepartureB

B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner. Accommodation is shown by type and area. We confirm the exact camp or lodge in writing with your quote.

DAY BY DAY

The Full Itinerary

Depart Nairobi after an early breakfast and travel southwest through the Great Rift Valley, stopping at the escarpment viewpoint. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch. After a short rest, head out on an afternoon game drive as the light softens and the plains come alive. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Meals: Lunch and dinner  ·  Overnight: Tented camp, Masai Mara

A full day exploring the reserve with a picnic lunch in the bush. Track the Big Five across the Mara Triangle, follow the river in search of hippo and crocodile and if you are travelling between July and October, watch for migration crossings. Optional early morning balloon safari available at extra cost. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner  ·  Overnight: Tented camp, Masai Mara

An early morning game drive while predators are still active, then return to camp for breakfast. Check out and drive back to Nairobi, arriving mid afternoon. Drop off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast  ·  Overnight: Departure day

THE ROUTE

Where This Safari Takes You

Nairobi → Great Rift Valley escarpment → Narok → Masai Mara National Reserve → Nairobi. Total road distance is approximately 540 km return.

WHAT IS COVERED

Included and Not Included

Included

  • All park and reserve entrance fees
  • Professional English speaking driver guide
  • 4×4 safari vehicle with pop up roof
  • Full board accommodation as specified
  • Bottled drinking water throughout
  • Airport or hotel pick up and drop off

Not included

  • International flights and visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Soft and alcoholic drinks
  • Balloon safari and optional excursions
  • Laundry and personal items
  • Tips and gratuities
NO OBLIGATION

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