3-Day Maasai Mara Game Safari

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

Nairobi - Maasai Mara

Your safari journey starts with a 5- to 6-hour drive, a transition from the city's urban energy to the untamed wilderness of Kenya’s premier reserve. Along the way, the descent into the Great Rift Valley offers a spectacular pause at the viewpoint where the sheer vastness of the escarpment stretches before you. As you traverse the valley floor, the dramatic volcanic forms of Mount Long’onot and Suswa dominate the horizon, signaling your approach to the great savannah.

Upon arrival at your lodge, settle into your sanctuary in the wild and enjoy a delicious lunch, watching wildlife roam the plains. After a refreshing mid-afternoon break, head for your first exhilarating game drive. Explore the rolling grasslands in search of the Big Five encounters as the wild comes alive with activity. Keep your cameras ready to capture incredible predator action as cheetahs hunt antelopes, with beautiful sunset shots against the backdrop of the savannah, before returning to camp for an 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

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)

Maasai Mara

Awaken to the symphony of the savanna after a hearty breakfast before navigating into the bush for a full-day game-viewing experience. Track the legendary Big Five as the Mara unveils its secrets, each sighting a testament to nature’s raw beauty. Break to savour a bush lunch beneath a towering croton tree, immersed in the untamed wilderness. Refreshed, continue the search for the elusive cats, then ascend Lookout Hill for a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of golden plains stretching endlessly into the horizon

Later, head towards the Mara River where hippos and crocodiles lurk, and if the season allows (July–October), the great migration’s spectacle unfolds before your eyes. Enjoy time by the river banks on an optional guided walking tour with an armed ranger, allowing a closer look at marine mammals in their natural habitat

Return to Sopa Lodge for a refreshing swim before dining under the stars, with a crackling bonfire and distant calls of the wild completing your perfect day.

Main Destination:

Mara River (Kenya)

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)

Maasai Mara - Nairobi

Wake up early and pack your luggage in preparation for departure, but not before enjoying one last sumptuous breakfast. Pack your bags and hop onto the vehicle, ready to exit the park and start the journey back to Nairobi. Upon exiting, stop by a nearby Maasai village for a cultural visit, engaging with the community to learn about their traditions and deep connection to the land.

Embark on the journey back to Nairobi, making a few stops to shop for your favorite souvenirs. Stretch and refresh with an optional lunch break to savor the experience a little longer. Conclude your memorable tour upon arrival after being dropped off at a convenient location.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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