3 Days Masai Mara Safari
3 days Masai Mara safari is an exceptional budget Kenya safari package crafted uniquely for you to explore and experience Masai Mara National Reserve. Maasai Mara National Reserve one of the world’s most popular travel destinations and a home to native populations of gazelles, giraffes, wildebeest and big five game- elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, leopards and lions, plus over 500 bird species including ostriches.
Have the best of your Kenya tour in the Masai Mara and experience the most of guided game drive, observe the great wildebeest migration and more. Masai Mara Reserve is 1510sq.kms of land area, extending through the western Kenya rift valley region. Located right within Narok County and Maasai community, the Masai Mara is without doubt the best spot to explore the big 5 game. This short and budget 3 days Masai Mara safari begins and ends in Nairobi, taking 2 nights and 3 days.
Brief itinerary
Day 1: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 2: Full day Masai Mara safari-game viewing & Maasai village tour
Day 3: Depart Masai Mara for Nairobi
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Masai Mara National Reserve
Begin your Kenya road trip to Masai Mara National Reserve in Narok County in the Southern part of Kenya, Narok county along the Great Rift Valley. Pick up from your hotel will be done by your Kenya safari guide and he will brief you about what you should expect on 3 days Masai Mara safari.
After, start the 5-6 hours’ drive from Nairobi to Masai Mara a home to millions of wildebeests. En-route stopover will be made at the Great Rift Valley to enjoy the picturesque view and taking photos while spotting Mount Longonot at a distance.
Proceed to the lodge in Masai Mara National Reserve, settle for leisurely lunch and later, embark on an evening sunset game drive. On this short game drive, the likely animal sightings include bush elephants, cheetahs, leopards, lions, rhinos, zebras, buffaloes, kobs, giraffes, antelopes, birds and others.
Retreat from a magical sunset game viewing experience, settle for dinner, evening relaxation and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Sala’s Camp/&Beyond Kichwa Tented Camp/Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Mara Eden Safari Camp/Amani Mara Camp
- Budget: Fisi Camp/camping
Day 2: Full day Masai Mara safari-game viewing & Maasai village tour
Have an early morning breakfast, after, leave your lodge by 6:30am for a driver guided game drive. For 3-4 hours’ guided game drive in 4×4 rental car in Kenya, expect to keep an eye on a range of wildlife including bush elephants, leopards, zebras, thompson’s gazelles, giraffes, lions, wildebeests, birds and more.
Areas of interest on this second day includes exploring Mara triangle and Mara bridge while at the Mara river, witness the great wildebeest migration. Later, enjoy a picnic lunch and proceed for a guided cultural or community walk tour in the Maasai village in the evening.
The Masai village walk takes about 2 hours and it is full of thrilling cultural experience including exploring the traditions and cultures of the Maasai people. Enjoying the traditional dances, songs, music performances and also learning different cultural practices.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Sala’s Camp/&Beyond Kichwa Tented Camp/Mara Serena Safari Lodge/Sarova Game Lodge
- Mid-range: Mara Eden Safari Camp/Amani Mara Camp/Sopa Lodge
- Budget: Fisi Camp/Enkolongo Camp/Mara Sidai Camp
Day 3: Depart Masai Mara for Nairobi
Summary your stay in Masai Mara National Reserve with safari game drive to see numerous wildlife that you missed the previous day. After, retreat for breakfast and then depart for Nairobi 5-6 hours’ drive in your full time 4×4 rental car in Kenya marking the end of your 3 days Masai Mara safari.
End of safari
Safari inclusions
- All entry fees to Masai Mara
- Game drives
- Professional Kenya safari driver guide
- Transportation
- Accommodation 2 nights + meals
- Bottled water
- All trip activities in the Mara Reserve
Safari exclusions
- Laundry expenses
- Tips
- Visa fees
- Passports
- International flight ticket
- Telephone bills
- Cigars
- Shopping bills
- Extra safari activities outside 3 days Masai Mara package
When to visit Masai Mara in Kenya
Masai Mara National Reserve, located in the Southern area within Narok County of Kenya is an open travel destination all year-round. When to visit Masai Mara differs from visitor to visitor because what may seem the best time to one person may turn to be the worst period for another.
However, the drier months of June to September are perfect months for observing wildebeest migration and generally if you are visiting Masai Mara for a game drive. To observe wildebeest birthing, the ideal months to consider visiting this nature reserve are December, January to February.
Wildlife & other safari activities in the Masai Mara National Reserve
If the big 5- rhinos, buffaloes, leopards, elephants and lions are the reasons for your visit to Kenya then no better place to start your exploration than Maasai Mara National Reserve. Sprawling on long stretch of land area 1510sq.kms, Masai Mara protects the big five and several wildlife making it one of the best places to enjoy wildlife viewing safari.
Other than the big 5, Masai Mara also inhabits lots of African hare, wildebeest, Thompson gazelles, zebras, banded mongoose, bat eared fox, bush baby, bush buck, hartebeest, elands, spotted hyenas;
over 500 bird species and they include abdim’s stork, ostriches, African darter, African grey hornbill, African open bill stork, hamerkop, kori bustards, martial eagle, striped kingfisher, rufous napped lark, ruppell’s vultures, secretary bird, vultures, Southern masked weaver, speckled mousebird, superb starling, Usambiro barbet and others.
Other safari activities to enjoy at Masai Mara National Reserve include hot air balloon safaris/experience, guided walking safaris, bird watching or birding, picnic viewing, horseback safaris, experience the best of mobile camping and many others.
What to carry for Kenya safari/3 days Masai Mara safari in Kenya?
The list of items to consider packing for your 3 days Masai Mara safari include long sleeved shirts, camera, daypack, first aid kit or medical kit, safari hat, insect repellent, rain jacket or poncho, trousers, safari shoes, pair of binoculars, sunglasses, sunscreen,