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Nairobi to Masai Mara – 3-Day Kenya Safari
What's Included for You
Day-by-Day Breakdown
Your driver picks you up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and you head west out of the city. The first proper stop is the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, where the land drops away to a wide valley floor stretching to the horizon. It is the best photo stop on the road, so take your time here.
The full drive takes around 5 to 6.5 hours, and the last hour is on a corrugated, bumpy road, which is the honest price of getting into the Mara by road. You check in at your camp, sit down to a hot lunch, and later in the afternoon head out on your first game drive across the open savannah, looking for the Big Five, giraffe, zebra and the herds that graze the plains. You are back at camp by early evening for dinner and a quiet night in the bush.
At a glance: Time needed: ~2.5 hrs game drive · Travel: ~5–6.5 hrs by road · Pace: Full
Schedule
• Morning: Pickup from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and start the drive towards the Masai Mara.
• Late morning: Great Rift Valley viewpoint, allow about 20–30 min for photos.
• Noon / early afternoon: Arrive at your camp in the Masai Mara, check in and have a hot lunch, about 1 hr.
• Afternoon: First game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve, usually around 2.5–3 hrs until early evening.
• Evening / Night: Back at camp to freshen up. Dinner at the camp and overnight in the reserve.
Travel for the day
• Nairobi → Masai Mara ~5–6.5 hrs by 4x4 with an English-speaking driver, including the Rift Valley stop.
• The final hour of the drive is on a corrugated, bumpy road. Guests with back problems may prefer to fly directly to and from the Masai Mara (arranged separately).
Tips & what to carry
• If your international flight lands early morning, eat something light before setting off; the drive is long and lunch is only at camp.
• Wear neutral colours (khaki, olive, beige) on game drives. Bright white and dark blue are best avoided in the bush.
• Mornings and evenings in the Mara are cool, often around 12–15°C. Keep a fleece or light jacket in the vehicle.
• Carry binoculars, a hat, sunscreen and a power bank. Charging at camps can be limited to certain hours.
• Drinking water of 2 litres per person per day is provided in the vehicle.
Included today
• Airport Transfers
• Professional English Speaking Driver
• Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Masai Mara
Note: Hotels shown are indicative. Final hotels are confirmed in the same category once your travel dates are fixed, and dates can affect the overall price.
Today belongs entirely to the reserve, and you plan the shape of it with your guide. One option is a full-day game drive after breakfast with a packed lunch, going deeper into different parts of the Mara and staying out until late afternoon. This gives you the most ground and the best chance of finding something special.
The other option is to leave at first light for a sunrise drive, when predators are most active, come back for breakfast and a rest, then head out again in the afternoon with a picnic lunch inside the reserve. Either way you are looking for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo and the big herds of plains game, along with a long list of birds. Between July and October the wildebeest migration is usually in the Mara, and river crossings are possible if your timing is lucky. Dinner is back at camp.
At a glance: Time needed: ~6–8 hrs on game drives · Travel: Within the reserve by 4x4 · Pace: Full
Schedule
• Early morning (around 6:00–6:30 AM): Option B: sunrise game drive, about 2.5–3 hrs, then back to camp for breakfast and rest.
• Morning: Option A: breakfast at camp, then set out on a full-day game drive with a packed lunch.
• Noon: Packed or picnic lunch inside the reserve, depending on the option you choose.
• Afternoon: Game drive across the plains and river areas, returning by late afternoon or early evening.
• Evening / Night: Dinner at the camp and overnight in the Masai Mara.
Travel for the day
• All day within the Masai Mara National Reserve by 4x4 with your English-speaking guide.
• Distances between sightings vary; your guide decides the route based on recent sightings.
Tips & what to carry
• Tell your guide on Day 1 which option you prefer so the camp can prepare the packed lunch.
• Tracks are dusty in the dry months. A buff or scarf and a zip-lock bag for your camera help.
• There are no proper toilets out on the plains; your guide will stop at safe spots when needed.
• Stay seated and keep your voice low near animals. Never stand out of the roof hatch while the vehicle is moving.
• Tips for guides are not included and are customary at the end of the safari.
Included today
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• 4 x 4 Vehicle with English speaking guide
Overnight: Masai Mara
A slower start today, with a leisurely breakfast at camp before you check out. If you cannot leave without one more look, an extra morning game drive is possible before departure, but it needs the additional park entry fee to be paid.
The drive back to Nairobi follows the same road through the Kenyan countryside, so expect the bumpy final stretch again at the start. You reach the city by late afternoon or early evening and are dropped at your hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, ready for the next leg of your trip or your flight home.
At a glance: Time needed: Optional ~2 hrs game drive · Travel: ~5–6.5 hrs by road · Pace: Moderate
Schedule
• Morning: Leisurely breakfast at camp, then check out.
• Optional: Extra morning game drive before leaving the reserve, about 2 hrs, on payment of the additional park entry fees.
• Noon: Drive towards Nairobi with lunch on the way.
• Afternoon / Evening: Arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon or early evening. Drop at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Travel for the day
• Masai Mara → Nairobi ~5–6.5 hrs by 4x4 with your English-speaking guide.
• If you are flying out today, book an evening or night departure to leave room for the drive and Nairobi traffic.
Tips & what to carry
• Nairobi traffic can be heavy in the evening. Do not book a flight that leaves before around 8:00 PM.
• Keep your passport and a change of clothes in your hand luggage; the drive is dusty.
• Settle tips for your driver-guide before you reach the airport.
Included today
• Breakfast & Lunch
• English Speaking Guide
• Airport Transfers
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- For international travel, please ensure your passport has a minimum validity of 180 days from your return date.
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- In case of non-availability, we will suggest the closest alternative options without affecting your budget and proceed after your approval.
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Common questions about Nairobi to Masai Mara – 3-Day Kenya Safari.
The best time to explore Kenya will be from October to December.
Our Kenya tour packages start from 89,950 INR per person.
Yes, Kenya is the safest country to explore for Indians.
Yes, Indians need a visa to visit Kenya. To learn about the process, visit our Kenya tour package.
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Must-visit places included in our Kenya tour packages: Maasai Mara, Nairobi City, Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, and Mombasa Beaches.
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