Day 1: Drive to Masai Mara & Afternoon Game Drive
Start your journey early in the morning and head toward the Masai Mara. The drive takes you through scenic landscapes, rolling highlands and viewpoints where you can enjoy sweeping valley views.
Arrive at your camp or lodge in time for lunch. After settling in, head out for your first game drive. The plains open up with zebras, giraffes, antelopes and sometimes predators resting under acacia trees. As the light softens toward evening, the landscapes become golden and perfect for photos.
Return to camp for dinner and a calm night listening to the sounds of the bush.
Accommodation Options:
Budget: Miti Mingi Eco Camp / Rhino Tourist Camp
Mid-range: Enkorok Mara Camp / Mara Sopa Lodge
Luxury: Sarova Mara Game Camp / Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch + Dinner
Day 2: Full-Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara
Start before sunrise for a morning game drive when animals are most active. This is the best time to spot lions, hyenas and other predators still on the move after a night of hunting.
Return to your camp for breakfast or enjoy a bush breakfast depending on your lodge.
Relax during late morning, then head out again after lunch. Explore deeper parts of the reserve and, if it’s migration season, visit river areas where massive herds gather and cross. Even outside migration months, the Mara is full of elephants, buffalos, cheetahs, hyenas, hippos and many bird species.
Head back to your lodge or camp for dinner and a restful evening.
Accommodation Options:
Budget: Miti Mingi Eco Camp / Rhino Tourist Camp
Mid-range: Enkorok Mara Camp / Mara Sopa Lodge
Luxury: Sarova Mara Game Camp / Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 3: Morning Game Drive & Return to Nairobi
Enjoy a final early-morning game drive to catch any wildlife you might have missed. The soft morning light makes this drive especially beautiful.
Return to the lodge for breakfast, check out, and begin the drive back to Nairobi. Expect to arrive in the afternoon with great memories and photos from your safari.
Accommodation: Not applicable (end of trip)
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Estimated Cost per Person (6 People Sharing)
| Category | Price per Person (3 Days) |
|---|---|
| Budget | US$ 250 – 350 |
| Mid-range | US$ 400 – 650 |
| Luxury | US$ 900 – 1,400 |
FAQs
1. Is 3 days enough for Masai Mara?
Yes, it gives you two full days of game drives and a strong chance of seeing many animals.
2. Can we see the Great Migration?
Only if you travel between July and October. Movement varies each year, but this period gives the highest chance.
3. What should I carry?
Light clothing, a warm jacket for mornings, sunscreen, a hat, closed shoes, binoculars and a camera.
4. Are budget camps comfortable?
Yes, they offer clean rooms or tents, good meals and basic facilities. They are great for travellers focused on wildlife more than luxury.
5. Is this safari suitable for children?
Yes, with proper supervision. Some lodges also offer family rooms.