Luxury 3 Days Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi | Witness the Kenya Big 5, Great Migration & Hot Air Balloon

Masai Mara National Park is a reserve in Kenya that is known for its rich wildlife bio-diversity, captivativating endless plains and rich cultural heritage.  The Masai Mara Kenya is also known for the Wildebeest Migration Masai Mara that happens every year. The best time to visit Masai Mara for a safari tour Kenya great migration is between the months July to October depending on the rains and weather patterns.  In July the wildebeests start arriving at Maasai Mara and crossings of the Mara River begin. Then by the end of October they head back to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. You can also opt for a combined Serengeti and Masai Mara safari to witness the great migration in Africa. This 2 nights and 3 days Masai mara safari from Nairobi ensures you conquer the heart of safari Kenya. Additionally, even with a disposal of our other alternative masai mara packages for your African safari.

This 3 days Masai Mara Safari holiday is a luxury safari kenya package. Expect to see the Kenya big 5 safari animals, wildebeest migration and other Mara wildlife. Also, enjoy a hot air baloon safari in this luxury or private 3 days Masai mara safari. Alternatively, we have various cheap Masai Mara safari packages. Hence contact us for a quotation and expect a quick response from our Serengeti Masai Mara safari reservations.

Highlights for your 3 days Masai Mara safari Kenya Package

  1. The Great Migration safari Kenya (seasonal: July–October)
  2. Hot air balloon safaris in Masai Mara
  3. Visiting the Maasai Villages.
  4. Sun rise and sun set game drives.
  5. The Kenya big five safari Animals (lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos and elephants).

Join our group tours for this Masai Mara safari Kenya itinerary incase you’re coming as a solo traveller to Africa. Below is a map for directions by road from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi then to Masai Mara National Park, Kenya.

Safety precautions for your 3 days Masai Mara safari from Nairobi Kenya

  • Follow the Masai Mara safari guides instructions and follow game drive rules.
  • Keep a distance from the Masai Mara wild animals like the big 5, wildebeests and more and avoid provoking them.
  • Pack insect repellents and sunscreen to reduce the sun effect so as to spot Masai Mara safari animals safely.
  • Respect culture and local customs especially when interacting with the Maasai community members in Kenya.
  • Secure valuables and keep an eye on your surroundings.

Expect to see these in your 3 days Masai Mara private safari from Nairobi

  • Giraffe                           Elephant
  • Wildebeest                   Leopard
  • Crocodile                       Zebra
  • Hippopotamus             Giraffe
  • Warthog                        Cheetah
  • Waterbuck                    Rhino
  • Buffalo                           Hyrax
  • Lion                                Impala
  • Grants Gazelle

3 days Masai Mara luxury safari Kenya Itinerary Highlights

  • Scenic Drive to Masai Mara National Park from Nairobi – Enjoy the breathtaking views and wildlife sighting during this Masai Mara trip.
  • Kenya Big Five Safari Adventure – Get to witness lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalos freely roaming.
  • The Masai mara Great Migration (Seasonal) – Witness wildebeests crossing the Mara River in huge numbers (July–October).
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari in Kenya– Witness Masai Mara’s endless plains and abundant wildlife from above.
  • Maasai Village Cultural Visit – Learn about Maasai culture, lifestyle, and heritage in this 3 days Masai Mara safari package.
  • Sunrise & Sunset Game Drives in Masai Mara National Park – Shoot breathtaking scenery as the savannah changes and nocturnal animals appear.
  • Bush Dining & Campfire Experience – Enjoy bush dining during the African starry night in this Masai Mara tour.
  • Bird Watching in Kenya & River Picnic – See rare bird species in Kenya along the Mara River during a picnic in the wild in this Masai Mara safari.

3 days Masai Mara safari Kenya Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions for your 3 days Masai Mara safari tour Kenya

  1. Pick-up and drop-off from Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or hotel)
  2. 2 nights accommodation in a luxury Masai mara camp, mid-range, or budget camp
  3. All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during this 3 days Masai Mara private safari Kenya
  4. Park entry fees to Masai Mara National Reserve
  5. Game drives in the best 4×4 safari vehicle in Kenya with a pop-up roof
  6. Experienced & professional English-speaking Masai Mara safari guide
  7. Bottled drinking water throughout this luxury safari Kenya trip
  8. Maasai village visit for a cultural experience in Kenya

Exclusions for your 3 days Masai Mara safari tour Kenya

  1. International & domestic flights via Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
  2. Masai Mara hot air balloon safari (optional, $450 per person)
  3. Tips for your Masai mara safari guide & lodge staff
  4. Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)Travel insurance & medical expenses

3 days Masai Mara safari Package (Detailed Itinerary)

Day 1: Arrival, transfer to Nairobi then Masai Mara and an Evening Game Drive

Check out of your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya. This will be the start of your 3 days Masai Mara safari holidays. You will be welcomed by our Masai Mara Safari guide. Then you will be transferred in our best 4×4 safari vehicle in Kenya to Nairobi city. You will be taken to Nairobi city for a drive through to Masai Mara park. The journey to Masai Mara Kenya will be approximately 6 hours according to the route used from Nairobi city. You might spot herds of zebras roaming freely in the Savannah in Masai Mara. Also, lions /cheetahs laying under the scattered acacia trees.

Check in your luxury Masai Mara camp and later refresh and prepare for the evening game drive. Your Masai Mara safari guide will pick you up and take you on an evening game drive through the park.

As you go through the tall grasses of Masai Mara you will get to spot the Kenya big five safari animals ( lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalos). These big 5 safari Kenya animals are seen roaming freely in the Savannah. Also, some like lions and leopards stalking and hunting their prey, and others like elephants grazing on the tall grasses of Masai Mara.

As the day comes to an end, you will get to witness the sun descend down the rolling hills of the Masai Mara National Park. Also, watch the nocturnal animals like hyenas become active as they scavenge and hunt down their prey. In the night you will enjoy a wilderness dinner in the bush. Also, watch dazzling sky covered with the stars and get to hear roars of the wild at a distance. You will also get to interact with other tourists. Share your experiences of the Masai Mara trip so far.

Day 2: Full-Day Masai Mara wildlife, wildebeest migration safari & Maasai Cultural Experience in Kenya

In the early dawn arise and freshen up and then get to enjoy a breakfast buffet with some of the local cuisines of Kenya. You will then briefed by your Masai Mara safari guide about the routes and the experiences of the day. You will then proceed to a sun rise Masai Mara tour game drive. Hence, you will witness the sun rise above the Oloololo escarpment.This is seen as it sets its beauty over the endless plains of the Masai Mara covered with dew. As the wilderness awakens  you can spot rhinos, some feeding on the grasses of the Masai Mara. Also, others heading to the water sources to drink some water. On this day you will spot the Kenya big five safari animals in Masai Mara National park.

You will then head to Keekorok for the Masai mara hot air balloon safari experience in Kenya. As you rise above the endless captivating plains you will get to spot vast herds of the wildebeests in Kenya. These wildebeests in Masai Mara form long lines as they cross the Mara River. Mara river meanders like a snake through the Masai Mara park from Narok County to Mara region in Serengeti np in Tanzania. You will also catch a glimpse of the predator –prey patterns as the cheetahs and lions get on a chase and stalk of their prey through the tall grasses.

Masai Mara Cultural experience in Kenya

In the afternoon, visit the Maasai villages where you will be warmly welcomed by the Maasai people. The Maasai people are renowned for their large cattle herds and their warrior war nature in history. They are also one of the tallest ethnic group in the world,

Enjoy a meal with the Maasai people and get to savor on their delicious traditional meals and get to discover new foods. As you enjoy your meal you will get to hear more about the culture and historical back ground of the Masai. Also, learn about their daily lifestyles.

In the evening get to enjoy the Maasai Camp fire experience.  Imagine,  sitting  around a campfire with clear night sky filed with stars with distant roars of lions. Also, the chirping of crickets as you enjoy entertainment  from the Maasai people as they showcase their culture through music, dance (edumu) and also story telling. And then you can head back to your private and luxury Masai Mara camp or accommodation.

 

Day 3: Morning Masai Mara safari Game Drive & Return to Nairobi then Departure

On this last day of your 3 days Masai Mara safari holidays in Kenya, wake up and have breakfast at 5:00 am. Then proceed for your early morning Masai Mara safari game drive. Every game drive in Masai Mara Kenya is a new thrilling experience, as you go through the Serengeti breathtaking misty landscapes. Also, keep your eyes open so that you are able to spot the different rare species like, the wild dogs that you might not have gotten a chance to see the past day. You will also get to watch wildebeests in Kenya, zebras and giraffes roaming freely and grazing near the Mara River.

In the afternoon embark on an arranged picnic near riverine banks. Picture,  sitting under the acacia trees as you enjoy a buffet and iced beverages. Also, get to watch  different bird species like the giant kingfisher diving into the water to get some fish. Also, the crocodiles basking in the sun. You will also spot the hippos lurking in the Mara waters surrounded by the rolling hills and the tall green acacia trees.

In the evening, proceed for a sunset Masai mara tour game drive where you will get to spot nocturnal animal like the bush babies. Also, spot leopards roaming around the golden grasslands. You will also watch the birds flocking together on their way back to their nests in Masai Mara National Park as the sun descends down the horizon and the wilderness sounds come alive.   Lastly, you will the check out of your Masai Mara private safari lodge and head back to Nairobi city. Then later to Jomo Kenyatta International airport where you will say farewell to your Masai Mara safari guide and leave for you flight.

Masai Mara Lodges & camps + prices for your 3 days Masai Mara safari package

Cheap Masai Mara Camps

  • Leruk Maasai Mara Camp – USD 88 per night
  • Mara Sunset C amp – USD 59 per night
  • Sunset Masai Camp -USD 75 per night

Mid range Masai Mara Camp Options

  • Talek Bush Camp, Masai Mara – $137 per night
  • Olorien Mara Camp – $240 per night
  • PrideInn Mara Camp & Cottages – $211 per night

Luxury Masai Mara camp options

  • Mara Elatia Camp – $525 per night
  • Soroi Mara Bush Camp – $1,647 per night
  • Sorori Private Wing – $2,125 per night