3-Day Ultimate Maasai Mara Group Safari
From $427.00 USD* / 3 days
This Masai Mara Safari is a 3-day wildlife adventure from Nairobi to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy the beauty of Kenya’s open savannahs, exciting game drives, and opportunities to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. The journey offers a perfect short safari getaway, combining comfortable travel, memorable wildlife encounters, and the breathtaking landscapes of the African wilderness before returning to Nairobi.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Journey to Masai Mara and Afternoon Game Viewing
- Day 2: Explore Masai Mara with Morning and Afternoon Game Drives
- Day 3: Morning Maasai Village Experience and Drive to Nairobi
Day 1
Journey to Masai Mara and Afternoon Game Viewing
Your Masai Mara Safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley, with a stop at a viewpoint where you can enjoy panoramic views and take photographs. Continue through the Kenyan countryside, passing local towns and rural landscapes before arriving at Mara Ntulele Camp in time for lunch.
After check-in, take some time to relax and enjoy the peaceful camp surroundings. Later, head out for your first afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Explore the open savannah plains and search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and other wildlife. Your experienced driver-guide will help you identify animals and explain their behavior and the ecosystem.
As the afternoon light creates a golden glow across the plains, enjoy your first memorable wildlife-viewing experience. You may also see cheetahs, wildebeest, hyenas, and many bird species. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay
Activities:
Accommodations:
- Platinum Ntulele Camp
Day 2
Explore Masai Mara with Morning and Afternoon Game Drives
Wake up to the sounds of the African wilderness and enjoy breakfast before setting out for a full day of wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Accompanied by your experienced safari guide, explore the reserve’s diverse landscapes, including open grasslands, acacia-dotted plains, and wildlife-rich areas near rivers and valleys.
Your main activity will be searching for the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinoceros. You may also encounter cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, hyenas, and many other species. During the Great Migration season, you may have the opportunity to see large herds of wildebeest and zebras moving through the Mara ecosystem. Migration sightings depend on the animals’ movements and weather conditions.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a suitable scenic location within the reserve. After lunch, continue your game drive and take advantage of excellent opportunities for wildlife photography. Your guide will share interesting information about the animals, birds, and habitats you encounter.
Return to Mara Ntulele Camp in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay, reflecting on an exciting day in the wild.
Activities:
Accommodations:
- Platinum Ntulele Camp
Day 3
Morning Maasai Village Experience and Drive to Nairobi
After breakfast at Mara Ntulele Camp, you will check out and begin your final day of this Masai Mara Safari. You may choose to enjoy an optional visit to a traditional Maasai village before starting your journey back to Nairobi. This cultural experience offers an opportunity to learn about Maasai customs, traditions, and daily life.
During the visit, you may see traditional manyattas, learn about livestock keeping, and enjoy demonstrations of local songs and dances. You can also interact with community members and discover more about their way of life. The village visit is optional and can be arranged according to your interests and schedule.
After the cultural experience, begin the scenic drive back to Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy views of rolling hills, rural villages, farmland, and expansive countryside along the way. A stop for lunch can be made en route before continuing the journey.
You will arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, depending on road and traffic conditions. On arrival, you will be dropped off at your initial pick-up location, marking the end of your memorable Masai Mara Safari.