This 3-day safari stands out for its strategic focus on prime wildlife areas within the Maasai Mara National Reserve, especially near the Mara River during migration season. Led by experienced local guides, the tour maximizes your chances of witnessing the Great Migration and Big Five within a short timeframe, while offering flexible travel options from Nairobi and carefully selected accommodations close to key game-viewing areas.
Our driver guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby within Nairobi
Depart from Nairobi early in the morning and travel by road (approximately 5–6 hours) or take a short flight to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch before heading out for your first afternoon game drive. This introductory drive offers chances to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, cheetahs, and possibly the first large herds of wildebeest depending on the season. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Spend a full day exploring the vast plains of the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives or a full-day excursion with packed lunch. During migration season (typically July–October), guides often head toward the Mara River to witness dramatic wildebeest crossings. Throughout the day, you may encounter the Big Five, large herds of zebra, and a variety of birdlife. Optional activities such as a sunrise hot air balloon safari or a visit to a Maasai village can be arranged at an additional cost.
Begin with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active, offering excellent photography opportunities and a final chance to spot predators on the hunt. After breakfast at the camp, check out and depart for the return journey to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon with unforgettable memories of the savannah and the Great Migration experience.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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