The 3 Days Masai Mara Safari is one of Kenya’s most popular and best-selling wildlife experiences, ideal for travelers with limited time who still want a complete and rewarding African safari. This short yet immersive journey takes you from Nairobi to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, home to vast open plains, dramatic landscapes, and one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.
Masai Mara is famous for its exceptional game viewing throughout the year, offering excellent chances to spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—along with cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and an impressive variety of birdlife. The reserve is also the stage for the Great Wildebeest Migration (July to October), when millions of animals cross the Mara River in search of fresh grazing, creating one of the world’s most spectacular natural events.
Extensive game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
Excellent chances to see the Big Five
Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
Budget, mid-range, or luxury accommodation options
Ideal for short stays and first-time safari travelers
Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi. After a short briefing, depart for Masai Mara National Reserve, driving through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a stop at a viewpoint for photos. Continue through rural landscapes and local villages before arriving in Masai Mara in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp.
After lunch and a short rest, head out for your first afternoon game drive in the reserve. Masai Mara is famous for its wide open savannahs and abundant wildlife, offering excellent chances to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and predators such as lions and cheetahs. As the sun sets over the plains, return to camp for dinner and overnight.
After an early breakfast, depart for a full day of game viewing in Masai Mara with a packed picnic lunch. Spend the morning exploring different areas of the reserve, where wildlife sightings are plentiful and varied. You may encounter the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as hyenas, jackals, and numerous bird species.
Later, enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while taking in the breathtaking views of the endless savannah. In the afternoon, continue with game drives, possibly visiting the Mara River, home to hippos and crocodiles and a key crossing point during the Great Migration season (July–October). Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, check out from your camp and enjoy a final short game drive as you exit the reserve, offering last opportunities to spot wildlife. Begin the return journey to Nairobi, passing through scenic countryside with brief stops along the way. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of an unforgettable Masai Mara safari experience.