Enjoy a thrilling 3 days Masai Mara Safari tour starting and ending in Nairobi and using quality mid range safari lodges or tented camps, typically located inside or close to the main Maasai Mara National reserve. This 2 night, 3 day tour includes road transport from Nairobi with upto four private Safari game drives inside the reserve. The trip may also include extra options such as a visit to a Maasai village. Full day game drives can be had at no extra charge for the second day of the itinerary in Masai Mara.
The typical Safari Itinerary is listed below. Note that prices vary depending on the month or season of travel, with July to October being peak season while April to mid June is low season.
Day 01: Start of your Safari from Nairobi
Your Driver-Guide reports to your hotel for start of the safari to Masai Mara with a 7.30am to 8am departure for a picturesque drive descending the Great Rift Valley and onwards to Maasai Mara, Kenya’s famous game reserve. ( Drive time 5.5 hours). You will be in a private safari vehicle. Stop for some time at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint on the way, to enjoy the amazing views of the largest Valley in the world, said to be visible from outer space. Arrive at Masai Mara for lunch at your lodge or camp. The afternoon game drive at 3.30pm allows spotting of the magnificent wildlife in the park ranging from the Big Cats such as Lion, Leopard & Cheetah to Rhino, Elephant and Wildebeest. Return to your lodge by 6.30pm.
Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge [ Option of Sarova Mara Camp, Basecamp or Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or similar, in case of unavailability ].
Day 02: Enjoy Full day in Masai Mara
You will be taken on two safari game drives today, one in the morning from 6.15am to 9am, followed by breakfast and the other in the late afternoon after lunch from 3.30pm to 6.30pm. The wildlife is usually more active during these times of the day. As your Masai Mara safari is private, your gamedrive timings will be flexible, useful if you are travelling with children, or are on a honeymoon. You may also choose to have a full day game drive [ one for the whole day] with a packed picnic lunch at no extra cost. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge [ Option of Sarova Mara Camp, Basecamp or Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or similar, in case of unavailability ].
Day 03: Return to Nairobi
After a relaxed breakfast and check-out. Depart for return road transfer back to Nairobi with a shortened morning game drive en-route. Arrive Nairobi by early afternoon [typically by 2.30pm]. Drop off at your hotel or free onward transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What’s included
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary on Full board* basis in the lodge
- Exclusive transport in a Safari Tour Microbus with a Gameviewing roof hatch and UHF radio
- 03 Private Safari gamedrives for the tour
- Services of a certified Professional, English-speaking Driver~Guide including all his expenses & allowances
- Fuel, driver and car park fees, driver’s allowance
- All Park entry fees for clients, driver~guide and vehicle
- 24 hour Back Up support if required
What’s not included
- International flight tickets and visa costs.
- Tips, drinks, laundry, calls, and all such costs of a personal nature.
- Credit Card Surcharge of 5 to 7% will apply or Bank Transfer Fees of USD 50.
