3 Day Best of Masai Mara Safari in Kenya
Short Kenya Safari in Masai Mara
Explore the world-famous Maasai Mara! The Mara is 1510 sq km and famously known to be the home of the great wildebeest migration and Africa's Big Five, among other wildlife residing on one of the most beautiful African savannas. Get to experience the awe-inspiring spectacle of the migration, often termed the greatest nature show on Earth. Witness millions of wildebeests, zebras, and other herbivores traverse the plains of the Maasai Mara in one of nature’s most incredible events, catching a glimpse of them crossing the dangerous, raging waters of the Mara River filled with ferocious Nile crocodiles. This extraordinary adventure is a must-have on your travel bucket list, a natural phenomenon like no other.
Key information
- Maximum 7 people in a safari vehicle
- Children are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- English-speaking guide
- Park fees are included
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Highlights
- Chance to spot Africa's Big Five among other wildlife while enjoying the African savannah
- Extensive game drives with a private pop-up roof 4WD Land Cruiser
- Opportunity to see cheetah, various birds species, and many others
- A chance to view the Great Rift Valley from a viewpoint
- 2 nights accommodation
- Meals on full board basis while on safari
Skill level
- Beginner
Styles
Accommodation
Accommodation is on a full-board basis with all meals provided. You have the option to stay in a luxury, mid-range, or budget-friendly accommodation.
Accommodation options
- Sarova Mara (luxury)
- Jambo Mara (mid range)
- Mara Chui (budget-friendly)
Program
Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara
The adventure begins with you being picked up from Nairobi at 7 a.m., heading to Mara via the Great Rift Valley, and making a stopover there for some minutes to enjoy this phenomenal attraction. From there it’s straight to Maasai Mara, where you will check in to the accommodation of your choice for lunch and a short rest.
After enjoying the evening tea at 3:30 p.m., you will be picked up to start your evening game drive in search of Africa’s Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalos, among others, while having a close interaction with the African savannah and Mara ecosystem until 6 p.m. After that, it’s back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Extensive full-day game drive in Masai Mara Reserve
The day begins with an early morning breakfast at 06:30 a.m. at the lodge, and you will be picked up by your professional, experienced guides at 07:00 to start your unforgettable, extensive, full-day game drive with your packed lunches.
The game drive will give you a wider and up-close exploration of the Mara ecosystem and continue the search for Africa’s Big Five, cats like the fastest land mammal, which is the cheetah, serval cat, and a wide range of bird species, which include ostriches, superb starlings, secretary birds, kori bustards, cormorants, etc.
A wide range of antelopes, ranging from the largest antelope, which is the eland, to topis, waterbucks, impalas, Thompson's & Grant's gazelles, and the smallest antelope, which is the Kirk's dik-dik, etc. The adventure will later take you to the infamous Mara River bordering the Serengeti National Park, where the great wildebeest migration takes place.
You will get to enjoy your lunch picnic at the river. After that you will get to continue with the game drive, exploring more of the Mara habitat while taking memorable photos and heading back to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Maasai Mara to Nairobi
After enjoying a continental breakfast, you will proceed to check out, bidding farewell to the Mara and embarking on a journey back to Nairobi and straight to the airport for your departure.
Guides
DENNIS MWALIMU
Dennis is an experienced tour guide / driver with over 10years experience in African safaris. He is an english-speaking professional and customer friendly guide who is knowledgeable about Africa's flora & fauna and he knows all the hotspots where to find and get up close encounters with the big five of africa during the game drives.
Location
The safari will take place at Maasai Mara National Reserve. Experience a national park with all the big five of Africa, among other wildlife species and birds. Get a glimpse at the Maasai tribe and their rich culture. Admire the beautiful, serene African savannah.
Food
The package includes a full-board meal plan and drinking water during game drives.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
When you are in Masai Mara, there is an optional activity to visit a local Masai village where you can interact with local people and learn about their culture and traditions.
Another adventure is the exciting hot air balloon safari. The exciting bit about this adventure is that the balloon will fly over the areas that are limited to safari vehicles. Sometimes, the balloon will fly closer to the earth, giving a closer view of different animals, and other times, the balloon will fly at a higher altitude so the guests can see miles ahead.
What's included
- Return transport with landcruiser
- Full board meals
- 2 nights accommodation
- Professional driver / guide
- Extensive game drives
- Park fees
- Complimentary drinking water during safari
What's not included
- Airfare
- Personal expenses such as beer, soft drinks, cigarettes, etc.
- Maasai village cultural tour & dance (25 USD per person)
- Naivasha boat safari (30 USD per person)
- Tips to driver / guide
- Balloon safari (430 USD per person per flight)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
200 km
Transfer included
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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