3-Day Mid-Range Maasai Mara Private Safari from Nairobi

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara (Rift Valley & Afternoon Game Drive)

07:00 AM – 07:30 AM: Private pickup from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi by your professional driver-guide.

07:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Drive down via the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint for quick panoramic photos and a short stretch break. Continue driving past Narok town.

12:30 PM – 01:30 PM: Arrive at your mid-range camp or lodge, check in, and enjoy a hot lunch.

03:30 PM – 06:30 PM: Head out for your first introductory evening game drive across the savannah plains to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, and lions.

06:30 PM: Return to the camp for a relaxing dinner and overnight stay.

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 drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• 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)

Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

06:30 AM – 09:00 AM: Early morning game drive when predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions are most active in the cool morning air.

09:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Return to the lodge for a full cooked breakfast.

10:30 AM – 03:30 PM: Depart with a packed picnic lunch for an extensive full-day game drive. Explore the Mara River banks (famous for wildebeest crossings during migration season) and look out for the Big Five.

03:30 PM – 05:30 PM: Continue tracking wildlife across open savannah sectors or visit an optional cultural Maasai Village ($20–$30 per person paid locally) to learn about local traditions.

06:00 PM: Head back to your camp for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Direct Return Transfer to Nairobi (No Game Drive)

07:00 AM – 08:00 AM: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the camp and complete your check-out procedures.

08:30 AM: Depart the lodge promptly to comply with standard park exit guidelines and avoid extra daily park fee increments. No game drive activities are scheduled, maximizing transit efficiency.

08:30 AM – 01:30 PM: Drive back to Nairobi via Narok and Mai Mahiu with a brief stretch stop along the route.

01:30 PM – 02:30 PM: Arrive back in Nairobi, where your driver drops you off at your hotel or the airport, concluding your safari.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Activities:

Game drives (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.