3 Day Kenya safari in the Maasai Mara Reserve.
Experience the journey of a lifetime on a 3 Days Maasai Mara safari; this short Kenya wildlife safari takes you on a safari journey to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s top safari destination, renowned for its wide-open plains providing a sanctuary for an abundance of wildlife, including the famous big cats: lions, leopards, and cheetahs and the Great Wildebeest Migration, among others.
The savannah plains of Maasai Mara National Reserve play host to the Great Migration as part of their annual journey between about August and November every year. Over 2 million wildebeests, with thousands of zebras and gazelles, embark on an annual journey through the Mara–Serengeti ecosystem in search of water and green pasture. This trek is a 2,900-kilometre circular journey filled with scenes of death as the herds face off with Nile crocodiles during river crossings at the Mara River and predators like lions, leopards and cheetahs, among others.
On this Kenyan safari, take part in game-viewing drives exploring the golden plains of Maasai Mara National Reserve. With the help of a senior ranger guide who is always in constant communication with other guides via a radio call, you will be in a position to enjoy excellent sightings of several wildlife species, including lions, leopards, Cape buffaloes, gazelles, wildebeests, and towering giraffes, among others. The Maasai Mara National Reserve is home to colourful bird species, so expect to see some during your game drives.
Highlights of 3 Days Maasai Mara Safari
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive
Day 3: Morning Game Drive – Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, you shall be met by our representative, who will offer you a short briefing about the safari and what you should expect. Then journey to Maasai Mara National Reserve, a premier game reserve in Kenya and one of the best game-viewing destinations in Africa.
From Nairobi City to Maasai Mara National Reserve, it is a journey of approximately 5.5 hours of driving, with a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint to enjoy the stunning views of what is the world’s largest valley, said to be visible from space. Continue with your journey with another stop in Narok town, where you will get a chance to interact with the local people and buy some of their beautiful artefacts. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and have a short rest; late in the afternoon, you will head out for a game drive, allowing you to spot Maasai Mara’s magnificent wildlife, ranging from the Big Five: lions, leopards, Cape buffalo, elephants and rhinos, among others. Return to your lodge at sunset and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation options:
Budget: Sentrim Mara Camp
Midrange: Julia’s River Camp
Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive
Today is dedicated to exploring the savanna plains of Maasai Mara National Reserve on game drives and a hot air balloon safari (which is optional). You will enjoy two safari game drives, 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.
For the hot air balloon flight, you will wake up early at around 4 am and head to the landing site where you will watch the balloon being inflated, which is an amazing experience. At the break of dawn, around 6 am, the balloon takes off, gliding silently during the ride over the savannah grasslands below, where you will enjoy an eye’s-view of a variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, cape buffaloes, gazelles, and the endless savannah plains. This amazing experience lasting an hour concludes with a champagne bush breakfast served under an acacia tree in the bush.
Afterwards, you will start your morning game drive exploring the golden plains of Maasai Mara, famously known for hosting a variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, gazelles, elands, cheetahs, warthogs, giraffes, rhinos and several bird species, which you will see from the comfort of your safari vehicle. Your lunch will be served either at your lodge or at one of the picnic sites along the Mara River. Continue exploring Maasai Mara National Reserve and its endless vistas till sunset, return to your lodge for an evening of rest, and join other visitors at the campfire to reminisce about the day’s adventures. Have dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodations
Budget: Sentrim Mara Camp
Midrange: Julia’s River Camp
Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Morning Game Drive – Departure
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge; check out by 8:30 am and depart for a return road transfer back to Nairobi (as per the latest Maasai Mara National Reserve park rules, all visitors are expected to exit the park before 10 am; if not, guests will be required to pay park fees for the day). Expect to arrive in Nairobi early in the afternoon typically by 2:30 pm. You will be dropped off at your hotel within the city or be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight.
The drop-off marks the end of your Maasai Mara safari adventure.
End of 3 Days Maasai Mara Safari
What’s included?
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary on a full board* basis in the lodge
- Exclusive transport in a Safari Tour Microbus with a game-viewing roof hatch and UHF radio
- 03 Private Safari gamedrives for the tour
- Services of a certified, professional, English-speaking driver~guide, including all his expenses & allowances
- Fuel, driver and car park fees, driver’s allowance
- All Park entry fees for clients, driver~guide and vehicle
- 24-hour Back Up support if required
What’s not included?
- International flight tickets and visa/ETA costs.
- Tips, drinks, laundry, calls, and all such costs of a personal nature.
- A credit card surcharge of 5 to 7% will apply or bank transfer fees of $50.
