Wildlife Safaris · 3 days / 2 nights · 🇰🇪 Kenya

Maasai Mara Short Safari — 3 Days

Kenya's flagship reserve in a quick, high-impact three-day weekend.

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Overview

Three-day Maasai Mara safari with two full days of game drives — best suited to Big Five and the July–October Great Migration.

Route: Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Nairobi

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

  1. Day 1

    Nairobi to Maasai Mara

    Highlight: Sunrise tracking in Maasai Mara

    0730 departure, lunch en route, afternoon game drive on arrival.

    📍 Maasai Mara 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 270 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 L, D 🏨 Sarova Mara Game Camp
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Visit local market
    • Cultural visit
    • Morning bird-walk
  2. Day 2

    Full day Mara

    Highlight: Cultural visit in Maasai Mara

    Dawn and late-afternoon game drives. Optional dawn balloon safari.

    📍 Maasai Mara 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 270 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Sarova Mara Game Camp
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Guided nature walk
    • Cultural visit
    • Morning bird-walk
  3. Day 3

    Mara to Nairobi

    Highlight: Bush breakfast in Maasai Mara

    Morning game drive, lunch at the lodge, afternoon drive back to Nairobi.

    📍 Maasai Mara 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 270 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L 🏨 Sarova Mara Game Camp
    • Visit local market
    • Boat cruise
    • Bush breakfast
    • Game drives & sundowner
Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget
Budget — Comfort basics
$676 / pp
Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

  • Shared 4x4 game drives
  • Full-board meals
  • English-speaking driver-guide
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Most popular
Standard
Mid-range — Most popular
$795 / pp
Single supp. +$180

Established safari lodges and beach resorts (3–4★).

  • Private 4x4 with pop-up roof
  • All game-park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Welcome drink on arrival
Book Standard
Premium
Premium — Upgraded lodges
$1,073 / pp
Single supp. +$250

Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.

  • Private guide & vehicle
  • Sundowner setup
  • Laundry service
  • Airport meet & greet
Book Premium
Bucket list
Luxury
Luxury — Bucket-list
$1,471 / pp
Single supp. +$420

Top-tier lodges, signature suites, and exclusive concessions.

  • Private driver-guide
  • Champagne sundowners
  • Private vehicle throughout
  • Butler-style service
  • Guaranteed window seat
Book Luxury
On this safari

What's onboard

pool Swimming Pool
spa Spa & Wellness
festival Cultural Visits
directions_walk Walking Safaris
fitness_center Gym / Fitness
family_restroom Family Friendly
translate English-Speaking Guide
Your route
Interactive map · OpenStreetMap
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Live forecast · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
22°C Heavy drizzle · 10 km/h wind
Updated 2026-05-18T17:30
  1. 🌦 27° 16° 💧 3.4mm
  2. 🌦 28° 16° 💧 0.6mm
  3. 🌧 28° 16° 💧 6.0mm
  4. 🌧 27° 17° 💧 3.6mm
  5. 🌦 27° 16° 💧 6.9mm
  6. 🌦 27° 16° 💧 3.0mm
  7. 🌤 27° 16°
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Live wildlife observations
Recently spotted near Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.

Buteo augur
2026-01-02 · Kenya
Streptopelia capicola
2026-01-04 · Kenya
Crocuta crocuta
2026-01-04 · Kenya
Hippopotamus amphibius
2026-01-03 · Kenya
Giraffa tippelskirchi
2026-01-03 · Kenya
Lophaetus occipitalis
2026-01-01 · Kenya
Himantopus himantopus
2026-01-03 · Kenya
Actophilornis africanus
2026-01-01 · Kenya
Source: GBIF.org — Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★★★ 9.0/10
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
From $320 / night · +$65 upgrade
Bar / LoungeBush BreakfastCultural VisitsWalking SafarisLaundry Service
412 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.6/10
Sarova Mara Game Camp
Luxury Tented Camp · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
From $245 / night · +$180 upgrade
Spa & WellnessAirport TransfersGym / FitnessFamily FriendlyHoneymoon Setup
318 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.4/10
Keekorok Lodge
Safari Lodge · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
From $220 / night · +$65 upgrade
Air-conditioningBar / LoungeHot-Air BalloonLaundry ServiceFamily Friendly
287 verified reviews
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★★★★★ 9.3/10
Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge
Luxury · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
From $540 / night · +$420 upgrade
Bar / LoungeHot-Air BalloonLaundry ServiceGym / FitnessPet-Free Zones
198 verified reviews
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Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

AirlineRouteDepartsArrives DurationDaysFrom
Kenya Airways
KQ100		 LHR → NBO
London · Nairobi · Non-stop 		21:30 07:30 8h 30m Daily $890 Book on Kenya Airways ↗
Qatar Airways
QR1431		 DOH → NBO
Doha · Nairobi · Non-stop 		07:30 13:30 6h 00m Daily $780 Book on Qatar Airways ↗
Emirates
EK721		 DXB → NBO
Dubai · Nairobi · Non-stop 		10:25 14:35 5h 10m Daily $720 Book on Emirates ↗
KLM
KL565		 AMS → NBO
Amsterdam · Nairobi · Non-stop 		10:10 20:30 8h 20m Daily $950 Book on KLM ↗

Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.

In the price

What's included & what's not

check_circleIncludes

  • 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-top
  • Driver-guide
  • 2 nights full-board mid-range lodge
  • Park fees
  • Bottled water

cancelExcludes

  • Flights
  • Tips
  • Balloon safari (optional)
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