3-Day Nairobi ~ Maasai Mara National Reserve

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

Nairobi ~ Maasai Mara National Reserve

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Nairobi or from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. After a short briefing, you’ll depart the city and begin your scenic journey toward the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve; the home to incredible variety of wildlife, including the Big Five as well as other plains game. Along the way, enjoy a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint. The drive continues through the highlands and rural landscapes until you reach Maasai Mara in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp. After settling in and relaxing, head out for your first afternoon game drive across the vast savannah. This initial game drive offers a chance to spot the Big Five. Between July and October, witness the famous Great Migration, where over a million wildebeest and zebras thunder across the Mara plains and brave crocodile-infested rivers in search of greener pastures. In the evening, return to the Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or 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:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range resort bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

After an early breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive across the plains of Maasai Mara with a packed picnic lunch. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River, risking the jaws of waiting crocodiles. You’ll drive through various regions of the park, possibly reaching the Mara River near the Kenya-Tanzania border, offering a chance to see hippos and basking crocodiles. Your guide will lead you to excellent vantage points and share fascinating insights about animal behavior and the ecosystem. Enjoy your picnic lunch at a scenic spot in the reserve before continuing with more wildlife viewing in the afternoon. As the day winds down, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, with the option to relax around a campfire.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range resort bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Village Visit and Return to Nairobi

On your final day in the Mara, enjoy a relaxed breakfast before checking out of your camp or lodge. Before leaving the reserve, you’ll visit a nearby Maasai village (manyatta) where you’ll be welcomed with traditional songs and dances. This cultural experience offers insight into the Maasai people’s way of life, including their colorful beadwork, unique housing, and strong connection to the land and wildlife. After the visit, begin your drive back to Nairobi, with a final brief stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint for one last panoramic view of the escarpment. En route, you’ll break for lunch at a local restaurant (at your own cost), then continue the journey to the city. You’ll arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon, with drop-off at your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.