3-Day Maasai Mara Short Safari from Nairobi

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi – Great Rift valley-Maasai Mara

6:30 AM – Meet your professional driver-guide at your location. Board your private 4x4 safari vehicle.

7:30 AM – Great Rift Valley Viewpoint Stop: Pause for a brief break at the scenic escarpment. Enjoy panoramic views of the world's largest valley. Capture photos of the vast landscape stretching across Africa.

12:30 PM – Arrive in Maasai Mara & Lodge Check-in after about 6.5 hours of road trip. Savor a freshly prepared lunch and take time to unpack and relax.

4:00 PM – Embark on your first game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve. Track iconic big cats including lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Spot diverse wildlife ranging from elephants to wildebeest and zebras.

6:00 PM – Park Exit as the sun goes down. Return to your safari accommodation for a warm dinner. Enjoy a relaxing overnight stay under the stars.

NB: If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative to ensure your comfort.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Sentrim Mara Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara Full-Day Game Drive & Great Migration Experience

Coordinate directly with your private driver-guide the evening before for a fully customized safari itinerary tailored to your wildlife interests. Choose between an early sunrise departure or a more relaxed morning start.

8:00 AM – Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve. Set out on a comprehensive, all-day wildlife viewing expedition. Track the Big Five and major predators across the open savannah. Explore premier wildlife hotspots at your own pace with no strict hourly limits.

At around 1PM:Enjoy a packed picnic lunch at a scenic safari viewpoint at no extra cost.

2:30 PM – Head toward the Mara River to look for massive river crossings. Witness the breathtaking Great Migration (July to October) as millions of wildebeest travel the plains.

4:30 PM – Continue exploring different loops of the reserve as temperatures drop. Capture stunning golden-hour photographs of the African landscape.

6:00 PM – Return to Lodge for dinner and enjoy your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sentrim Mara Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Final Day Itinerary & Departure

7:30 AM – Hearty Breakfast & Safari Lodge Checkout: Savor a final delicious breakfast at your Maasai Mara lodge. Complete your checkout formalities with the camp staff. Bid farewell to the beautiful Maasai Mara National Reserve.

8:30 AM – Scenic Highway Drive Back to Nairobi: Relax on a comfortable road trip heading north. Pass through beautiful rift valley landscapes and local towns. Reflect on your sensational Kenya wildlife safari memories.

2:30 PM – Arrive in Nairobi & Custom Destination Drop-off: Reach Kenya's capital city safely by the early afternoon. Transfer directly back to your chosen Nairobi city hotel. Alternatively, enjoy a free onward airport transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your flight home.

Main Destination:

Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.