Masai Mara Safari - 3 Days Experience
Tour overview
Escape to the legendary Masai Mara for an exclusive 3-day safari adventure in Kenya! Immerse yourself in the pure wildlife and nature of this magical destination. Experience the best of the Mara ecosystem with up-close encounters and thrilling game drives.
Enjoy 2 luxurious nights on a full-board meal plan at our top-rated Masai Mara accommodations. Discover why the Masai Mara National Reserve, bordering Tanzania’s Serengeti, is world-renowned. Witness the iconic annual wildebeest migration and a high concentration of the Big Five.
Your daily Masai Mara safari game drives offer up to six hours of exploration, with flexibility on your Nairobi departure day. This short yet rewarding Masai Mara safari promises unforgettable memories and breathtaking wildlife encounters.
This 3-day Masai Mara safari is more than just a getaway; it’s an investment in unforgettable experiences, a chance to reconnect with nature’s raw beauty, and a story you’ll cherish forever.
The Best Time for a Masai Mara Safari
Best Overall Time: July to October (Great Migration Season)
Why it’s special: This is when the Great Wildebeest Migration reaches the Masai Mara from the Serengeti. Millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles cross the Mara River, often with dramatic predator-prey action.
Wildlife: Excellent—huge herds, big cats (lions, leopards, cheetahs), elephants, giraffes, and more.
Weather: Dry, sunny, and pleasant. Fewer mosquitoes.
Safari experience: Peak season. Incredible game viewing, but also more tourists and higher prices. Check out our 4 Days Maasai Mara Migration Safari.
April to May (Long Rains Seson)
Why it’s less ideal: Heavy rains make roads muddy and some lodges may close. Wildlife is harder to spot due to thick vegetation.
Upside: Very few tourists, discounted rates, and dramatic skies for photos.
Downside: Wildlife is more dispersed and some areas may be inaccessible.
The Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve
Pick up from your Nairobi Hotel Airport at 6:00am and drive to Masai Mara National reserve about 4 hours 35 minutes drive, arrive at the Masai Mara National Reserve in time for an afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Jambo Mara safari Lodge Masai Mara. Or an alternative camp.
Meals: Full board plan
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive and Maasai Village Visit
Enjoy an Early Morning game drive to absorb the beauty and splendor of the Mara. Mara has the largest population of lions to be found in Kenya. Other animals to be seen here include Buffalo, some resident wildebeests, Black Rhino, Hippopotamus, Leopard, Cheetah, Common Zebra, Coke’s Hartebeest, White-bearded Gnu, Oribi, Warthog and Thomson’s and Grant’s Gazelles. You will return to the camp for a hot lunch and thereafter you may choose to go for an afternoon game drive or simply relax at the camp.
Accommodation: AA Lodge Masai Mara or an alternative camp
Meals: On fullboard meal Plan.
Day 3: Breakfast and depart the camp for morning game drive
Breakfast and depart the camp for morning game drive enroute a transfer back to Nairobi, picnic lunch will be served enroute.
Accommodation: Not applicable
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
*Price : Starting from US$ 687 per person
Price Includes
- Meet and greet services with assistance at the airport or hotel
- All transport and game drives on road safaris will be in a safari minivan(with a pop-up roof for game viewing)
- Services of an English speaking driver-guide on a private basis
- Flying Doctors (AMREF) Emergency evacuation cover
- Meals and accommodation as specified
- All park fees and government taxes
- 2 bottles of 0.5-liter mineral water per person per day on game drives
Please note this price includes All the entry park fees. The Masai mara park fee’s structure is segmented into 2 seasons; January to June at US$ 100 per adult and US$ 200 from July to December.
Accommodation options
Accommodation options while on safari
Why book with Amet Adventures
· Firsthand experience from a group of native tourism experts Means up-to-date information on the best places to visit all year round.
· A diverse mix of tours within East Africa for a chance to experience different cultures and wildlife in the region
· Best value experiences with all safety protocols implemented.
· Make a positive impact on the local community and Land.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Masai Mara Safari
The best time for a Masai Mara Safari is from July to October during the Great Wildebeest Migration. However, wildlife can be seen all year round.
Yes, most visitors need a Kenyan e-visa. You can apply online here before your trip.
Yes! A Masai Mara Safari is a great experience for families. Some lodges offer special programs for children.
Yes, depending on the time you do the Safari! The Great Migration usually arrives in the Masai Mara between July and October, making it a great time for safari. For Migration viewing in Masai Mara, we recommend you consider our 4 Days Masai Mara itinerary.
There are many options—luxury lodges, tented camps, and budget-friendly campsites inside or near the park.
You can fly from Nairobi to the Masai Mara (about 1 hour) or drive, which takes 5 to 6 hours by road.
A 3 to 5-day Masai Mara Safari is ideal for seeing many animals and enjoying the park without rushing.
You can see lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffalos, and many more animals. If you visit during the migration, you may also see river crossings.
Pack light clothes in neutral colors, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, a camera, and a light jacket for chilly mornings and evenings.
Yes, it is safe to travel with a professional guide and follow safety rules.
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