Explore the wilds of the Masaai Mara Nature Reserve during this 3-day, 2-night safari tour. See incredible migrating animals including wildebeest and members of the 'Big Five'.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
- Duration 3 days
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, Swahili, French, Russian
- Pickup included
- Your hotel within the Nairobi City center or Westlands area near the highway
- Private group available
Experience
11 pickup location options:
Naivasha, Parklands, Karen, Narok, Upper Hill, Embakasi, Nairobi, Mai Mahiu, Langata, Westlands, Kikuyu
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Dinner, Lunch, Game drive
Mara River
Picnic
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Dinner
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Breakfast, Game drive
11 drop-off locations:
Westlands, Naivasha, Kikuyu, Embakasi, Mai Mahiu, Upper Hill, Narok, Nairobi, Karen, Parklands, Langata
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Experience breathtaking views and wildlife encounters
- Witness incredible migrating animals and the big 5 on safari
- Visit a local Maasai community and learn about their culture
Take a 3-day tour to discover the Masai Mara Reserve, the most popular tourist destination in Kenya. Located in the Great Rift Valley, the reserve is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas. The annual wildebeest migration, involving over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November, a phenomenal spectacle that can only be seen in the Maasai Mara. Most visitors will have the opportunity to spot one of the Big 5—lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos.
Day 1: Get picked up from your hotel in Nairobi city center at 8:00 a.m, then drive to Maasai Mara Nature Reserve. Pass the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for breathtaking views. Arrive in time for lunch after check-in at your camp. In the evening depart for a game viewing drive in the Mara Reserve. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Miti Mingi/ Rhino camp.
Return back to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner. Stay overnight in a big, private tent that has a bed, linen, shower, and toilet inside. Mosquito nets and a hot shower in the evening are provided. Day 2: Spend the full day exploring Masai Mara in search of the Big Five. Enjoy picnic lunches in the Reserve as you scale the Mara beauty and splendor. This day you will go all the way to the river where the wildebeest cross into Mara from Serengeti. All year round there are lots of resident Hippos and crocodiles sited at the banks of Mara river. After the game drive, you will return back to the camp for dinner, merriment and overnight. Day 3: Enjoy your breakfast, check . Journey to Nairobi where upon arrival you will be dropped back at your city center accommodation. Option: Upgrade your tour to include a hot air balloon ride. Get picked up by the balloon safari vehicle and drive to the launching area. Drift over the park as you view the animals, take in the amazing sunrise with a buffet breakfast and champagne. Alternatively, include an evening visit to the local Masai village for a cultural tour. Learn about the Masai community and interact with the local people.
- 2 nights accommodation in a private tent
- All park entrance fees
- All meals as per itinerary
- All transport in a customized safari car with a pop roof for game viewing and photography
- Guide assistance at all points
- Bottled water
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel
- Hot air balloon tour (if option chosen)
- Masai village tour (if option chosen)
- Complimentary airport pickup
- Tips
- Drinks or alcohol
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun hat
Not allowed
- Pets
- Drones
Know before you go
- Pickup only available from hotels within the Nairobi City center or Westlands area near the highway for easy pickup
- If you are staying not within these pickup locations, please go to the meeting point outside the City Market on Muindi Mbingu Street
- The safari starts from 8 AM when you will join a group