3 Days Classic Maasai Mara Road Safari
Nairobi – Great Rift Valley – Maasai Mara – Nairobi
- Duration3 Days / 2 Nights
- RouteNairobi → Nairobi
- Transport4x4 Land Cruiser, pop-up roof
- GroupPrivate, 2–7 guests per vehicle
- Best timeAll year
Overview
Kenya’s most popular safari: drive from Nairobi past the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment to the Maasai Mara for two nights among lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant and — in season — the Great Migration.
Highlights
- Great Rift Valley viewpoint
- Full day in the Maasai Mara
- Great Migration (July – October)
- Optional Maasai village visit
Day-by-day itinerary
Morning departure with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Arrive in the Mara for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Full day of game drives with a picnic lunch by the Mara River. Optional hot-air balloon safari at dawn and Maasai village visit.
Early-morning game drive and breakfast, then drive back to Nairobi.
Choose your comfort level
Budget
From$480KES 62,400per person sharing
Comfortable tented camps & lodges with en-suite rooms
Book this optionStandard
From$590KES 76,700per person sharing
Popular mid-range safari lodges with pools & great views
Book this optionLuxury
From$890KES 115,700per person sharing
Premium lodges & intimate tented camps in prime locations
Book this optionPrices are per person sharing a double room and vary by season and group size. Single supplements and peak-season (July–October) rates on request.
What’s included
Included
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals while on safari (full board)
- Transport in a custom 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Park & conservancy entrance fees
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Game drives with a professional English-speaking guide
Not included
- Tips & gratuities
- Drinks at lodges and restaurants
- Hot-air balloon safari (optional)
- Maasai village visit (optional)
- International flights, visas & travel insurance
Before you go
- Pack light, neutral-coloured layers — mornings and evenings on safari are cool.
- Bring binoculars, a hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
- Apply for your Kenya eTA online before travel; carry your yellow fever card.
- Carry some cash (USD or KES) for tips and small purchases.
- Use a soft duffel bag — light aircraft limit luggage to 15 kg per person.
Request a quote for 3 Days Classic Maasai Mara Road Safari
Tell us your dates and group — we’ll confirm availability and send a detailed quote with lodge options.
- Reply within 24 hours — often much sooner
- Private safaris, no hidden costs
- Flexible dates & tailor-made routes
- Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card
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