3 Days Maasai Mara Kenya Safaris

During the safari, you will stay at Basecamp Explorer Maasai Mara. They offer 12 double riverside tents, all built along the banks of the Talek River, the natural border to the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

The dense riverbed foliage allows for maximum privacy and comfort, without compromising the view of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. With more than 286 identified bird species, you are certain to wake to a symphony of birdsong while staying at Basecamp Explorer Maasai Mara. All tents are fitted with bio flush toilets, solar-heated safari showers, and a private balcony, where you have a direct view of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

When you think of going on a safari to Africa, the first thing that will come to your mind may be the majestic wildebeest migration. The experience of seeing the flocks of wild animals on the same ground can’t be explained in words.

East African Exotic Safaris offers an exceptional three days at Masai Mara safari tours to witness the abundant wildlife and the chance to observe the great migration of wildebeest. Enjoy seeing a wide variety of animals in the African wilds with East African Exotic Safaris!

Day 1 - Nairobi to Mara

You will be picked from Nairobi at 8:00 a.m. by the tour van and drive through Westlands to the Rift Valley view point where you will have a stopover. From there, you will proceed to the world renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve. This game reserve is considered by many to be the jewel and highlight of any safari. This is mainly because of its abundance of game and the fact that it supports one of Africa's highest concentrations of predators.

After arriving at Mara, you will check in to the camp for lunch. You will have time to familiarize yourself with the new environment before embarking on an evening game drive. Dinner, entertainment, and overnight will be at Basecamp Maasai Mara.

Day 2 - Maasai Mara

After a hefty buffet breakfast in the camp, you will embark on a game viewing drive in search for wild animals. You will drive to the famous Mara River in search of hippos and crocodiles. If your visit falls between July and September, you will witness the great migration of the wildebeest from Serengeti plains to Maasai Mara through Mara River.

This annual event was named as one of the seven new wonders of the world. You will also see the Kenya-Tanzania border that marks one side of the Mara Triangle. You will have your lunch in the park and proceed on a game drive in search of animals not seen so far. Dinner, entertainment, and overnight at Basecamp Maasai Mara. Today's meal plan includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 3 - Maasai Mara to Nairobi

You will be woken up at around 6:00 a.m. to embark on an early morning game drive and then return to the lodge for breakfast. This is the best time to have game drives since the animals both nocturnal and diurnal are active before the sun sends them off under the shades. After your hefty breakfast, you will load your luggage into the vans bid Maasai Mara Kwaheri goodbye and proceed to Nairobi to arrive in the afternoon.

On this safari, you will visit Maasai Mara Game Reserve to see abundant wildlife. If you visit Maasai Mara during July to September, and if the timing is right, you will witness the migration of more than one and a half millions wildebeest from Serengeti plains to Maasai Mara through Mara River.

The safari will take place in Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara. This reserve is home to over 410 species of birds and 60 species of raptors. It is also one of the world’s finest game viewing destinations. This is because it plays host to an abundance of every form of wildlife possible, except for a few species, which can only be seen north of the Equator.

Nearby places

• Mara Serena Airport (MRE) - 1 hour and 45 minutes

You will be served daily meals during the trip. You will have dinner on your arrival day, full board meals on the second day, and breakfast on the departure day.

• Balloon safari with at an additional cost of 420 USD per person
• Experience birdwatching
• Experience bush dining
• Experience sundowners
• Explore surrounding areas
• Take a day trip in Nairobi
• Take a nature walk
• Visit Maasai village

Massage or other treatments can be booked at an additional cost.

• 2 nights accommodation
• Airport transfers
• All park fees
• Daily game drives
• Daily meals
• English speaking driver guide
• Government taxes
• Transport in a safari van with a pop-top roof

• Airfares
• Drinks
• Laundry
• Maasai cultural village fee and souvenirs
• Optional activities
• Optional treatments
• Personal expenses

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Transfer from and to the airport is included. East African Exotic Safaris will pick you up from the airport.

• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 14 days before the arrival date.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.