Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from Nairobi city or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. After a warm welcome and safari briefing by your professional guide, you’ll set off on your journey towards the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve.
As you drive through the Great Rift Valley, you’ll stop at scenic viewpoints like the Suswa Ranges and Mount Longonot, perfect for capturing iconic photos of Kenya’s dramatic landscapes. Continue to Narok town for lunch, experiencing local Kenyan cuisine before heading deeper into the savannah.
Arriving at Masai Mara in the afternoon, you’ll check into your luxury lodge and rest before embarking on your first thrilling game drive. The Masai Mara is home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, and more than 450 bird species. As the golden sun sets, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the calls of the African wilderness.
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
After a hearty breakfast, set out for a full day of game drives across the Masai Mara’s vast plains and rolling hills. This day is dedicated to exploring one of the best destinations for Safari Trips in Kenya, where the diversity and abundance of wildlife are unmatched.
With your expert guide, you’ll track the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—alongside giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and cheetahs. If you are visiting between July and October, you may witness the Great Migration, one of the world’s most spectacular natural events, where millions of wildebeests and zebras cross the Mara River, pursued by crocodiles and big cats.
At midday, enjoy a picnic lunch along the banks of the Mara River, with hippos and crocodiles basking nearby. In the afternoon, continue your adventure with more wildlife encounters. For an added cultural experience, you may opt to visit a traditional Maasai village (USD $20 per person), where you’ll learn about the Maasai’s unique customs, dances, and way of life. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 3: Masai Mara to Nairobi
On your final morning, enjoy breakfast at your lodge before one last game drive as you exit the Masai Mara. This early drive offers the chance to see predators returning from their hunts and herbivores grazing in the fresh morning light.
As you travel back to Nairobi, you’ll pass through Kenya’s picturesque countryside, gaining insight into rural life along the way. Arrive in Nairobi by afternoon, where you’ll stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, you’ll be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound flight or dropped at your hotel if you’re extending your stay.
This marks the end of your 3-Day Masai Mara Wildlife Expedition, one of the most rewarding short Safari Trips in Kenya, leaving you with cherished memories of close wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and breathtaking landscapes.
