3-Day Safari in the Maasai Mara

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 : Nairobi → Maasai Mara

Depart Nairobi at 07:00 via the scenic Rift Valley escarpment. Arrive at the Maasai Mara by midday. Check in at your luxury tented camp. Afternoon game drive through the golden grasslands — lions, elephants, and cheetahs are frequently spotted. Sundowner drinks on the plains as the sun melts into the horizon. Campfire dinner under a star-dusted sky.

Day 2 : Full Day Maasai Mara — Big Five Hunt

Pre-dawn wake-up for a 06:00 game drive — the best hour for predator activity. Return for a hot breakfast at camp. Afternoon drive to the Mara River to witness wildebeest and zebra crossings (Jul–Oct). Your guide will narrate the drama of crocodiles, hippos, and the thundering herds. Optional visit to a Maasai boma at sunset.

Day 3 : Dawn Drive → Return to Nairobi

One final sunrise game drive before a bush breakfast. Pack up and depart the Mara by 09:30. Scenic drive back through the Rift Valley with a stop at a viewpoint and curio market. Arrive back in Nairobi by late afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or JKIA airport.

Included

  • Nairobi hotel/airport transfers
  • Park & conservancy entry fees
  • Accommodation — full board
  • 4WD land cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional safari guide/driver
  • All game drives
  • Maasai village visit
  • Bottled water & bush snacks

Quick Facts

Departure

Nairobi

Duration

3 Days / 2 Nights

Highligts

  • Big Five game viewing across the Mara plains
  • Mara River wildebeest crossings (Jul–Oct)
  • Sundowner cocktails on the open savanna
  • Maasai cultural village visit
  • Expert naturalist guide throughout