3 Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi Big Five Adventure

Nairobi, Kenya
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Duration3 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

This isn’t just another Masai Mara safari, it’s designed for travelers who want a richer, more personal experience. Instead of rushing through, you’ll enjoy extended sunrise and sunset game drives, timed for the best wildlife activity and photography opportunities. We keep groups small (max 7 per vehicle), guaranteeing everyone a window seat with an unobstructed view. Your guide isn’t just a driver, they are a trained spotter who knows animal behavior, helping you anticipate and capture incredible sightings.

-Small-group guarantee, no middle seats, always a window view

-Photography-friendly game drives timed for golden light hours

-Flexible pacing, not a “tick-the-box” safari, but immersive wildlife viewing

-Authentic stays in well-situated lodges or tented camps close to the park gates

-Cultural depth with an optional, respectful Maasai village visit

What's included

  • National Park fees
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Game drives & wildlife viewing as per itinerary
  • Drinking water throughout the safari
  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • English Speaking Professional Driver/guide
  • Accommodation in a camp or lodge in Maasai Mara
  • Gratuities
  • Optional hot-air balloon safari (Approx US$ 450 – US$ 550 per person)
  • Optional Maasai Village Visit (Approx US$ 30-US$ 50 per person)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

What to expect

Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
  1. Maasai Mara National Reserve
    20h
    Meet your driver-guide in Nairobi and depart for the Masai Mara, driving through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch at your safari lodge or camp. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive across the rolling plains of the Masai Mara, home to lions, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, and more. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara
  1. Maasai Mara National Reserve
    20h
    Spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Search for the famous “Big Five”, lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino, as well as other wildlife such as giraffes, hippos, and wildebeest. Between game drives, relax at your camp and enjoy the sights and sounds of the African wilderness. An optional visit to a Maasai village can also be arranged. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.
Day 3: Masai Mara – Nairobi
  1. Maasai Mara National Reserve
    5h
    Start the day with an early morning game drive to catch predators in action and wildlife at its most active. After breakfast, check out and drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your drive guide will meet you at the designated pickup location. For airport arrivals, the driver guide will be waiting at the arrival hall with a signboard displaying the lead traveler’s name. For hotel pickups, please wait at the reception area or main entrance at the scheduled pickup time.

For guests arriving the day of departure, we recommend arriving in Nairobi the night before. Late arrivals must contact us at least 6 hours in advance to confirm alternative meeting arrangements.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage may have certain restrictions please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Teens 12+ are charged full adult rate.
  • Infants under 3 years: free if sharing with adult, no separate seat/bed.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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