3-Day Masai Mara Ultimate Safari

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara

07:00: Depart Nairobi, driving through the Great Rift Valley. Stop at scenic viewpoints for photography and enjoy the sweeping landscapes.

10:30: Short stopover at a viewpoint, then at Narok town for refreshments and a chance to browse local crafts.

13:00: Arrive at your lodge/camp in the Masai Mara. Check in and have lunch in readiness for an afternoon game drive.

15:00 – 16:30: Afternoon game drive. Time to explore the savannah, spot elephants, giraffes, zebras and possibly your first lion pride. This shorter drive eases you into the safari while still offering exciting wildlife encounters.

19:00: Head back to the lodge and have dinner. Relax by the campfire, enjoy storytelling from guides or stargaze under the vast African sky.

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

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Mara Chui Resort

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Exploring the heart of the Mara

06:00 – 08:30: After an early breakfast, head out for a sunrise game drive. Predators on the hunt, elephants grazing and herds of wildebeest sweeping across the plains. The crisp morning light makes for stunning photography.

10:00 – 13:00: Extended game drive deeper into the reserve. Explore diverse habitats, rolling grasslands, acacia woodlands and the Mara River ecosystem. Spot hippos, crocodiles and vibrant birdlife. Picnic lunch in the wild.

14:00 – 15:30: Visit a Maasai village. Engage with warriors and elders, learn about traditional beadwork, cattle culture and age-old customs. Participate in dances, storytelling and gain insight into how the Maasai coexist with wildlife.

15:30 – 17:00: Afternoon game drive en route back to the lodge. Golden-hour light sets the stage for dramatic photos and sightings of nocturnal animals beginning to stir.

19:00: Dinner at the lodge/camp followed by optional campfire storytelling or stargazing under the vast Mara skies.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Mara Chui Resort

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Nairobi

07:00: Leisurely breakfast at the lodge/camp.

08:30: Check out and begin the drive back to Nairobi, retracing the scenic Great Rift Valley route.

13:00 – 14:00: Arrival and drop-off within Nairobi.

Enjoy an optional lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant for an extra USD 50 per person. Later, have a complimentary drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or at the airport.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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.