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Day 1

📍 Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Morning departure from Nairobi, scenic Great Rift Valley stop, then continue into Maasai Mara for lunch and your first afternoon game drive.

Collection & Transfer

Nairobi to Maasai Mara - Approx. 5-6 hours by road, including scenic and comfort stops.

Safari & Activities

Morning departure from Nairobi, scenic Great Rift Valley stop, then continue into Maasai Mara for lunch and your first afternoon game drive.

Airport or hotel pick-up in Nairobi
Great Rift Valley viewpoint photo stop
Afternoon wildlife drive in Maasai Mara

Overnight

Stay: Mara Chui Camp or similar. Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Experiences on this route

Safari Activities

Game Drives

The core safari activity: guided wildlife drives timed around the best viewing windows and the realities of the route.

Wildlife

Big Five Tracking

A classic safari focus built around the strongest habitats and guide-led strategy for lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.

Wildlife

Maasai Cultural Visit

A guided visit that adds real cultural context to safari regions linked to Maasai community life and pastoral landscapes.

Cultural

Sundowner Experience

A classic safari pause at the end of the day, built around location, light, and atmosphere rather than sightseeing volume.

Adventure

Hot Air Balloon Safari

A sunrise aerial safari best suited to wide open ecosystems such as the Maasai Mara and Serengeti.

Aerial

Optional add-ons

Optional Activities

Hot-air balloon safari
Sunrise balloon flight over the Mara followed by a champagne bush breakfast.
Additional from $450
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Maasai village visit
A short cultural stop to add community context to the safari.
Additional from $25
Private sundowner setup
A scenic evening stop with drinks and light bites in the reserve.
Additional from $60

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Inclusions, exclusions, and planning support

Review the essentials first, then request any custom upgrades or route adjustments before you confirm.

What's Included

What is already covered in the base trip price.

Private 4x4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Maasai Mara park entrance fees
2 nights accommodation in Maasai Mara
All meals during the safari
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Nairobi pick-up and drop-off

What's Excluded

Items you can budget for separately or customize with our team.

International flights
Travel insurance
Optional Maasai village visit
Hot air balloon safari
Tips and personal expenses
Drinks at lodges

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We can adjust rooms, pacing, and activities before you lock in the itinerary.

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Price Guide

Published ranges to help you compare accommodation styles before requesting a custom quote.

Accommodation	Price Per Person
Budget safari	$540 - $620Low or shoulder season, 4x4 safari vehicle, usually 4 to 6 guests sharing.
Mid-range lodge	$680 - $820Best-value option for 2 to 4 guests with upgraded en-suite camp or lodge.
Luxury tented camp	$980 - $1,290Migration dates, conservancy stays, and premium camps increase the final rate.

Published ranges vary by season, lodge availability, and park-fee updates.

Your Journey

Tour Route & Locations

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Frequently Asked Questions

A private 3 day Maasai Mara safari starts from $540 per person sharing. Final cost depends on your accommodation tier (standard camp, mid-range lodge, or luxury tented camp), travel season, group size, and whether you add extras like a hot-air balloon safari. Budget travelers can keep costs under $700 pp, while luxury options run $1,200-2,000 pp.

Yes. A 3 day Maasai Mara safari gives you two full game-drive windows and a complete day inside the reserve. Most visitors see the Big Five within this timeframe. If you want to add a balloon safari or visit a Maasai village, 3 days still fits comfortably. For deeper exploration or combining with Amboseli or Lake Nakuru, consider a 5-7 day itinerary.

The best time for a Maasai Mara safari is July to October during the Great Migration when millions of wildebeest cross the Mara River. January to March offers excellent predator sightings with fewer crowds and lower rates. The Maasai Mara has year-round game viewing, so every month delivers strong wildlife encounters.

A private Maasai Mara safari gives you a dedicated 4x4 Land Cruiser, flexible game-drive timing, and personalised routing — ideal for photography, families, and couples. Group safaris share a vehicle (6-8 people) and follow fixed schedules, but cost less. All our 3 day Maasai Mara packages from Nairobi are private by default.

Our 3 day Maasai Mara safari package includes return transport from Nairobi in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser, park entry fees, professional English-speaking driver-guide, full-board accommodation (2 nights), all game drives, and drinking water. Optional extras include a sunrise balloon safari, Maasai village visit, and accommodation upgrades.

Maasai Mara Safari from Nairobi is a 3 days / 2 nights itinerary that typically includes Private 4x4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle, Professional English-speaking safari guide, Maasai Mara park entrance fees, 2 nights accommodation in Maasai Mara, All meals during the safari. International flights, visas, insurance, tips, and personal extras are usually quoted separately unless stated otherwise.

Wildlife expectations depend on season and routing, but this itinerary commonly focuses on Lion, Elephant, Wildebeest, Zebra, Cheetah in Kenya. Your guide adjusts daily game-viewing around weather, recent sightings, and animal movement.

For Kenya, the best timing depends on what you want most from the trip. During the dry season from July to October, when the Great Migration reaches the Maasai Mara and wildlife concentrates around water sources. January to March is another excellent window with clear skies, fewer crowds, and lower prices. Budget travellers benefit most from the green season (April–June) when rates drop 30–40%.

Maasai Mara Safari from Nairobi usually opens around Nairobi to Maasai Mara and closes around Maasai Mara to Nairobi, with transfers timed around flights, road connections, or onward safari plans. Your final confirmation reflects your actual arrival and departure schedule.

Yes. Maasai Mara Safari from Nairobi can be customized around your dates, pacing, accommodation level, and preferred activities. We can usually adjust the budget safari route with extra nights, lodge upgrades, seasonal changes, or a beach or city extension where the geography makes sense.

Maasai Mara, Kenya

Located on the banks of a river from which it has taken its name, Sand River Maasai Mara is located within the Maasai Mara National Reserve, close to the Tanzanian border.

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