KENYA SAFARI
3-Day Maasai Mara Safari
Explore Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife reserve on this three-day Masai Mara safari from Nairobi. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives across open savannah, search for lions, elephants, cheetahs and leopards, and experience the Great Migration ecosystem.
DURATION
3 Days / 2 Nights
ROUTE
Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve (returning to Nairobi)
Journey through the Great Rift Valley into Kenya’s premier wildlife arena.
Tour Highlights
Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
Mara and Talek river ecosystems
Opportunity to witness the Great Migration
Optional hot-air balloon safari
Optional Maasai cultural experience
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to the Maasai Mara
A Native Expeditions representative will collect you early from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Travel through the Great Rift Valley towards the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive around lunchtime, check in and relax before taking an afternoon game drive.
Search for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, antelopes and the reserve’s famous predators.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari
Spend the day exploring the reserve on morning and afternoon game drives.
Look out for lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas and numerous antelope species.
During the migration season, large herds may cross into the Maasai Mara from Tanzania’s Serengeti. River crossings depend on rainfall, herd movements and other natural conditions and cannot be predicted precisely.
An optional sunrise hot-air balloon safari or Maasai community visit can be arranged at an additional cost.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi
Begin the final day with an early game drive before returning to your lodge for breakfast and check-out.
Travel back to Nairobi and arrive in the late afternoon or evening, depending on traffic and road conditions.
Your guide will drop you at your hotel, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or another agreed location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the Maasai Mara from Nairobi?
The road journey generally takes five to six hours, depending on traffic, road conditions, the selected route and lodge location.
Can I see the Great Migration?
The Maasai Mara forms part of the wider Great Migration ecosystem. Large herds generally enter the reserve during the drier months, but their timing and location depend on rainfall and grazing conditions.
Does this safari include a balloon flight?
The balloon safari is optional and costs extra. It should be booked in advance because spaces are limited.
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