3 Days Masai Mara Safari
Overview
3-Day Masai Mara Safari – A Short Yet Unforgettable Adventure
Embark on an extraordinary 3-day Masai Mara safari, starting and ending in Nairobi, while staying in carefully selected mid-range safari lodges located within or near the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve.
Perfect for travelers with limited time, this short safari offers an intense and unforgettable wildlife experience. The Masai Mara is famed for its breathtaking landscapes and high concentration of wildlife, including Africa’s Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino. If traveling between July and October, you may also witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the most spectacular natural events on the planet.
In addition to thrilling game drives, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in Maasai culture, visiting a local village to learn about their rich traditions and way of life.
This 3-day Kenya safari is ideal for anyone seeking to experience the magic of the African savannah, combining exceptional wildlife viewing, cultural exploration, and comfortable accommodations—all within a short timeframe.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara
Your Safari Guide reports to your hotel for start of the safari to Masai Mara with a 7.30am to 8am departure for a picturesque drive descending the Great Rift Valley and onwards to Maasai Mara, Kenya’s famous game reserve. You will be in a private safari vehicle. Stop for some time at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint on the way, to enjoy the amazing views of the largest Valley in the world, said to be visible from outer space. Arrive at Masai Mara for lunch at your lodge. The afternoon game drive at 3.30pm allows spotting of the magnificent wildlife in the park ranging from the Big Cats such as Lion, Leopard & Cheetah to Rhino, Elephant and Wildebeest. Return to your lodge by 6.30pm.
Day 2: Enjoy Full day in Masai Mara
You will be taken on two safari game drives today, one in the morning from 6.15am to 9am, followed by breakfast and the other in the late afternoon after lunch from 3.30pm to 6.30pm. The wildlife is usually more active during these times of the day. As your Masai Mara safari is private, your gamedrive timings will be flexible, useful if you are travelling with children, or are on a honeymoon. You may also choose to have a full day game drive [ one for the whole day] with a packed picnic lunch at no extra cost. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 3: Return to Nairobi
After a relaxed breakfast and check-out. Depart for return road transfer back to Nairobi with a shortened morning game drive en-route. Arrive Nairobi by early afternoon [typically by 2.30pm]. Drop off at your hotel or free onward transfer to the airport for your flight home.
What’s included?
- Pick up & drop off at Arusha town (any hotel)
- Game viewing in 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof on exclusive basis
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver guide
- Park fees and conservation fees as per itinerary
- 18% VAT on park fees and game drives for safari.
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Three meals per day on safari tour
- Drinking water, Soft drinks, Beer, and Wine on Jeep
- Medical kit;
- Binocular
- All mentioned activist as per intenarry
What’s not included?
- Any international flights and departure taxes
- Tourist visas
- Personal travel/medical insurance
- Tipping
- Optional activities not mentioned in itinerary
- Soft drinks or alcoholic beverages at accommodations
- Any items of personal nature (laundry service, telephone/internet bills, souvenirs)