Enjoy a thrilling 3-day Masai Mara Safari tour starting and ending in Nairobi and using quality mid-range safari lodges or tented camps, typically located inside or close to the main Maasai Mara National Reserve. This 2 night, 3-day tour includes road transport from Nairobi with up to four private Safari game drives inside the reserve. The trip may also include extra options such as a visit to a Maasai village. Full-day game drives can be had at no extra charge for the second day of the itinerary in Masai Mara. The typical Safari Itinerary is listed below. Note that prices vary depending on the month or season of travel, with July to October being the peak season while April to mid-June is the low season.
Day 1: Start of your Safari from Nairobi
Your Driver-Guide reports to your hotel for the start of the safari to Masai Mara with a 7.30 am to 8 am departure for a picturesque drive descending the Great Rift Valley and onwards to Maasai Mara, Kenya’s famous game reserve. (Drive time 5.5 hours). 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 or camp. The afternoon game drive at 3.30 pm allows for spotting 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 6.30 pm.
Day 2: Enjoy Full day in Masai Mara
You will be taken on two safari game drives today, one in the morning from 6.15 am to 9 am, followed by breakfast, and the other in the late afternoon after lunch from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm. The wildlife is usually more active during these times of the day. As your Masai Mara safari is private, your game drive timings will be flexible, and useful if you are traveling 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 by 8.30 am, depart for a return road transfer back to Nairobi. (as per the latest park rules, all visitors are expected to exit the park before 10 am). The expected time of arrival in Nairobi is early afternoon (typically by 2.30 pm). Drop off at your hotel or free onward transfer to the airport for your flight home.
