Best 3-Day Maasai Mara Safari Tour with Nelwen Tours & Safaris

Experience one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife adventures with our 3-Day Maasai Mara Safari Tour. This short yet rewarding journey takes you from Nairobi to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, offering thrilling game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic cultural encounters. Perfect for travelers with limited time, this safari delivers unforgettable Big Five sightings and rich African safari moments.

3-Day Maasai Mara Safari Tour Overview

This exciting safari covers approximately 270 km from Nairobi to Maasai Mara . You will explore the vast Maasai Mara ecosystem, renowned for its abundant wildlife, open savannahs, and the famous Mara River. Expect close encounters with lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffaloes, and a wide variety of plains game, as well as over 470 bird species.

Between July and October, guests may also witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world’s greatest natural events. The tour includes multiple game drives and a visit to a traditional Maasai village, offering insight into local culture and traditions.

Maasai Mara Safari Highlights

• Extensive game drives in Kenya’s top wildlife reserve

• Excellent chances to spot the Big Five

• Scenic views of the Mara River, home to hippos and crocodiles

• Authentic Maasai cultural village visit

• Rich birdlife including ostriches, eagles, and lilac-breasted rollers

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley, arriving in Maasai Mara around midday. After check-in and lunch at your lodge, enjoy an afternoon game drive where you may spot lions, elephants, zebras, and giraffes. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Accommodations : Client’s selection public campsite/ tented campsite/ Lodges

Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari & Maasai Village Visit

After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive with a packed lunch. Explore different sections of the reserve in search of leopards, cheetahs, and other predators. Visit the Mara River for hippo and crocodile sightings. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided visit to a Maasai village, learning about traditional dances, customs, and daily life. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodations : Client’s selection public campsite/ tented campsite/ Lodges

Day 3: Morning Game Drive to Nairobi

Enjoy an early morning game drive for final wildlife sightings and photography. Return to the lodge for breakfast, then begin the journey back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or airport.

Price Includes

• Game drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve

• Park entrance fees

• Professional English-speaking driver-guide

• Accommodation at mid-range lodges (or similar)

• All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

• Transport in a shared 4x4 safari vehicle

• Maasai village cultural visit

• Bottled drinking water

• All government taxes and service charges

Price Excludes

• International and domestic flights

• Visa fees

• Travel insurance

• Personal expenses and souvenirs

• Tips/gratuities for guide and staff

• Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safari)

Frequently Asked Questions

What activities are included?
Multiple game drives and a cultural visit to a Maasai village.

What animals can I see?
Lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, rhinos, cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, and hundreds of bird species.

Where will I stay?
Comfortable mid-range lodges such as Mara Sopa Lodge, Keekorok Lodge, or similar.

Is the safari physically demanding?
No. The safari involves vehicle-based game drives and short walks, suitable for most travelers.

What should I pack?
Light clothing, warm layers for mornings, sunscreen, a hat, binoculars, and a camera.