3-Day Maasai Mara Shared Safari from Nairobi

5.0 (2 reviews) Nairobi, Kenya
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Duration3 days
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

This 3-day adventure combines thrilling wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, and unmatched natural beauty all within a seamless, personalised package.
From your convenient pickup in Nairobi, we journey to the iconic Maasai Mara, where you'll witness the Great Migration (seasonal) and track the Big Five in their natural habitat.
Stay in handpicked accommodations, enjoy expert-guided game drives, and engage in authentic Maasai cultural experiences that go beyond the surface.
Whether you're seeking photographic wonders, a bucket-list escape, or simply a chance to reconnect with nature, this safari promises memories that last a lifetime.

Options

Jambo Mara Lodge Glass Cottage

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge: Stay in a glass cottage in Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Maasai Boma Cultural visit: Explore the Maasai homesteads and way of life, handmade crafts, dance and more
Meals on Full-board (buffet)
Toyota Landcruiser : With a pop-up roof for wildlife photography and game viewing drive

Jambo Mara Wooden Cottage

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge: Stay in Jambo Mara Safari Lodge Wooden Cottage
Maasai Boma Cultural visit: Experience authentic Maasai culture, homesteads, craft, dance and more
Meals on Full-board
Toyota Landcruiser: With a pop-up roof for wildlife photography and game viewing drive

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Tip to driver/guide
  • Activity Fees for Masai Village $20 per-person
  • Armed ranger tip when accompanied across Mara River (Tipping guideline 10$)

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival/Pick up - Transfer to Masai Mara
  1. 20m
    Meet our driver/guide and board your safari vehicle with other travellers, and then we'll go on this safari together.

    Depart for the Masai Mara and en route, a brief stopover at The Great Rift Valley View Point, where the horizon stretches infinitely, inviting awe.
  2. Maasai Mara National Reserve
    2h
    Upon arrival, a warm welcome from your camp/lodge reception. After check-in and a buffet lunch, relax, then proceed to an afternoon game drive that offers your first glimpse of the Mara, perhaps even the lion king on honeymoon.
    In the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Full Day to explore The Magic of Mara
  1. Maasai Mara National Reserve
    8h
    Your day begins with an early morning breakfast.

    Rise with the sun, anticipation coursing through your veins, for an exhilarating morning game drive.

    Witness untamed drama of savannah, the Big Five- lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant roam freely against the backdrop of the skyline.

    Venture out again, the golden grasslands stretching before you like a canvas painted by the gods.

    Witness the Great Migration-millions of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara River.

    Enjoy a picnic lunch, sarrounded by savannah's symphony of sounds.

    In the evening, return to your lodge, freshen up, and savour a delicious dinner under the stars before retiring overnight.

    Optional bonfire storytelling or bush stargazing.
  2. Mara River
    2h
    The Mara River traverses North to South, this course is a natural barrier crossed each year by the large migratory herds of wildebeest, Thomson's gazelles, and zebra, en route the crocodile-infested Mara River coupled with predatory cats amidst. This experience is often emphasized by our guides/driver and guests can also hike across the Mara River accompanied by armed park rangers.
Day 3: Masai Mara - Masai Village tour, transfer to Nairobi
  1. 30m
    Today, wake up to a relaxed breakfast, then summarise your safari adventure with a visit to the Masai Village nearby to learn firsthand about their culture and traditions.

    When you arrive at the homesteads, you can expect a warm welcome, excited children.

    You will be invited to try dancing and have the opportunity to interact with the Masai people right in their dwellings.

    Here you can dive into vibrant Maasai culture by shopping for colourful beadwork, fabrics and handicrafts at the Masai Market to take with you back home.

    Thereafter, depart for Nairobi, with a dropoff at your initial starting point.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guests board their vehicle at Nanak House Ground Floor along Kimathi Street

End point

Guests board their vehicle at Nanak House Ground Floor along Kimathi Street

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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