Maasai Village Visit
A Maasai village visit may be arranged at an additional cost if timing allows. The village entry fee is not included in the safari price.
3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi
3 Days Exciting Masai Mara Tour
Spend three days exploring Kenya's Masai Mara with more time for wildlife viewing than a short overnight safari. Travel from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley, enjoy an evening game drive after arrival, dedicate a full day to exploring the reserve and finish with an early-morning game drive before returning to Nairobi.
Safari Overview
This three-day Masai Mara safari gives you two nights near the reserve and a complete day dedicated to wildlife viewing, making it a practical choice for travellers who want more time in the Mara without committing to a longer Kenya itinerary.
The safari begins in Nairobi and follows the road toward the Masai Mara, with a stop for views across the Great Rift Valley before continuing through Narok. After arriving in the Mara area, settle into your tented camp and head out for an evening game drive.
Day 2 is devoted to exploring the reserve, with a full-day game drive and picnic lunch providing more time to travel through different wildlife habitats and observe the changing activity across the landscape. Your final morning begins with another game drive before breakfast and the return journey to Nairobi.
The Masai Mara forms part of the wider Serengeti–Mara ecosystem and supports a rich variety of wildlife. Sightings depend entirely on natural animal movements, weather, habitat conditions and the route taken during each game drive, so no particular species or wildlife event can be guaranteed.
With two nights in a self-contained budget tented camp, included meals, park entrance fees, road transport and the services of a professional driver-guide, this itinerary offers a focused introduction to one of Kenya's best-known safari areas.
Safari Highlights
- Travel by road from Nairobi to the Masai Mara National Reserve.
- Stop for views across the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
- Enjoy an evening game drive after arriving in the Mara.
- Spend a full day exploring the reserve with a picnic lunch.
- Visit wildlife-viewing areas within the reserve during the full-day game drive.
- Start your final morning with an early game drive.
- Spend two nights in a self-contained budget tented camp.
- Travel with a professional safari driver-guide.
- Return to Nairobi at the end of Day 3.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi → Great Rift Valley → Narok → Masai Mara
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Meet your driver-guide at your agreed Nairobi pickup point and begin the road journey toward the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Stop along the way for views across the Great Rift Valley before continuing toward Narok, where lunch is planned. After lunch, continue to the Masai Mara and check in at your tented camp.
Later in the afternoon, head into the reserve for an evening game drive. This first drive introduces you to the Mara's open landscapes and gives you your first opportunity to observe wildlife before returning to camp.
Dinner and overnight are at the camp.
- Meals
- Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Miti Mingi Eco Camp or similar in the Masai Mara area
Game drives provide opportunities to observe wildlife from the safari vehicle as animals move naturally through the landscape. - Day 2
Masai Mara National Reserve
Full-Day Masai Mara Game Drive
After breakfast, depart with a picnic lunch for a full day of game viewing in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Spend the day exploring different sections of the reserve with your driver-guide, allowing more time to search for wildlife and experience the Mara's varied landscapes.
A picnic lunch is planned during the game drive. The day's route may include wildlife-viewing areas around the Mara's river systems, where hippos and crocodiles may sometimes be seen.
Continue exploring during the afternoon before returning to camp later in the day.
A Maasai village visit may be arranged at an additional cost if timing allows.
Return to camp for dinner and your second overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Miti Mingi Eco Camp or similar in the Masai Mara area
A full day of game viewing gives you more time to explore different habitats and watch wildlife activity change across the landscape. 
Big-cat sightings depend on natural wildlife movements, making every game drive a different experience. - Day 3
Masai Mara → Nairobi
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Begin the morning with tea or coffee before setting out for an early game drive in the Masai Mara.
After the game drive, return to camp for breakfast and prepare for departure.
Begin the road journey back to Nairobi, with lunch planned along the way.
Arrival in Nairobi is expected later in the day, followed by drop-off at your agreed hotel or airport transfer point.
- Meals
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Overnight
- None
Accommodation
The Camp / Budget version of this safari includes two nights in a self-contained budget tented camp in the Masai Mara area.
The planned budget accommodation is Miti Mingi Eco Camp or a similar property, subject to availability and final confirmation at the time of booking.
A Lodge / Mid-range rate is not currently published in the approved package catalogue and is available on request.
Pricing
The approved published price range for the Camp / Budget version of this safari is shown below. Your final quotation will be confirmed against your travel dates, party size and accommodation availability.
- Camp / Budget
- USD 420–620
- Published low-season to high-season package range.
- Lodge / Mid-range
- On Request
- Ask us for a current Lodge / Mid-range quotation for your travel dates.
The current approved catalogue does not state the charging basis, occupancy basis or exact seasonal date bands for this published range. These details must be confirmed in your personalised quotation before booking.
What's Included
- Road transport to and from the Masai Mara in a safari van with a hatch roof.
- Nairobi pickup and transfer arrangements as confirmed for your booking.
- Two nights' accommodation as described in the itinerary.
- Meals specified in the day-by-day itinerary.
- Masai Mara park entrance fees included in the package.
- Game drives described in the itinerary.
- Services of a professional safari driver-guide.
- Applicable statutory taxes included in the package.
What's Not Included
- Personal travel or medical insurance.
- Hot-air balloon safari.
- Maasai village entry fee.
- Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Personal purchases and other items of a personal nature.
- Any service or activity not specifically listed under What's Included.
Optional Experiences
Hot-Air Balloon Safari
A hot-air balloon safari is not included in the package price. Ask us about current availability, timing and how the activity would fit into your Masai Mara itinerary.
Important Notes
- Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed because all game viewing takes place in a natural environment.
- This is a road safari, and Days 1 and 3 include significant travel between Nairobi and the Masai Mara.
- Day 2 is designed as a full day of game viewing and may involve several hours in the safari vehicle.
- Accommodation is subject to availability and is reconfirmed when your booking is made.
- The final quotation should confirm the applicable travel dates, accommodation, party size and charging basis.
- Lodge / Mid-range accommodation is available on request rather than at a published catalogue rate.
- Optional activities are subject to timing, availability and additional charges.
- The route followed inside the reserve may vary according to wildlife movements, road conditions and your guide's judgement.
Who This Safari Is Best For
This safari is well suited to travellers who want a short Masai Mara trip from Nairobi but prefer more wildlife-viewing time than an overnight two-day itinerary provides.
The full day in the reserve makes it particularly suitable for first-time safari travellers, couples, friends, families and visitors adding a wildlife experience to a wider Kenya holiday, provided they are comfortable with the road journey between Nairobi and the Mara.
Why Choose This 3-Day Masai Mara Safari?
The main advantage of a three-day Masai Mara safari is the complete middle day available for game viewing.
Instead of arriving one day and leaving the next, you have an evening game drive on Day 1, a full day inside the reserve on Day 2 and another wildlife-viewing opportunity early on Day 3.
That extra time creates a more balanced itinerary while still keeping the safari short enough to combine with Nairobi, the Kenyan coast or a longer East Africa journey.
For travellers deciding between a two-day and three-day Mara safari, the additional night and full-day game drive are the most important differences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is three days enough for a Masai Mara safari?
Three days allows for an evening game drive on Day 1, a full day of wildlife viewing on Day 2 and an early-morning game drive on Day 3. It provides considerably more game-viewing time than a two-day overnight safari while remaining a short itinerary.
Where does the safari start and finish?
The safari starts in Nairobi and returns to Nairobi on Day 3. Your exact pickup point and final hotel or airport transfer point should be confirmed when booking.
How many nights are spent in the Masai Mara?
The Camp / Budget itinerary includes two nights in a self-contained budget tented camp in the Masai Mara area.
What happens on the full-day game drive?
After breakfast on Day 2, you leave camp with a picnic lunch and spend the day exploring different areas of the Masai Mara with your driver-guide before returning to camp later in the day.
Which meals are included?
The itinerary specifies lunch and dinner on Day 1; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Day 2; and breakfast and lunch on Day 3.
Are Masai Mara park fees included?
Yes. Masai Mara park entrance fees are listed among the inclusions for this package.
Can I see the Great Migration on this safari?
The Masai Mara forms part of the wider Serengeti–Mara migration ecosystem, but migration movements vary from year to year and specific sightings or river crossings can never be guaranteed. Your travel dates should be discussed when planning the safari if the migration is a priority.
Can I visit a Maasai village?
A Maasai village visit may be arranged as an optional activity if timing allows. The village entry fee is not included in the safari price.
Can I stay in a lodge instead of the budget tented camp?
Yes. A Lodge / Mid-range option can be requested. The approved catalogue does not currently publish a numeric Lodge / Mid-range rate for this package, so a current quotation is required.
Is a hot-air balloon safari included?
No. A hot-air balloon safari is an optional extra and is not included in the package price. Availability, timing and additional cost should be confirmed before booking.
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