3-Day Safari to Masai Mara National Park from Nairobi

Not only were safaris born in Kenya, but so was the very word itself – it means ‘journey’ in Swahili. Spotting the much-heralded Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant) is a major aspiration of many visitors to Africa, and as one would suspect, Kenya provides some of the continent’s most impressive natural venues for it. None of which is more famous than the Masai Mara, where sightings of all these species are common. Lake Nakuru National Park, with its flamingo-lined lake and forest-clad escarpments, is another incredible place for Big Five safaris, as is Amboseli National Park, where Mt Kilimanjaro provides a staggering backdrop. Samburu Game Reserve in the remote north is prime safari territory too, and also hosts its own ‘Samburu Big Five’: Beisa oryx, Grevy’s zebra, long-necked gerenuk, reticulated giraffe and Somali ostrich.

Not only were safaris born in Kenya, but so was the very word itself – it means ‘journey’ in Swahili. Spotting the much-heralded Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant) is a major aspiration of many visitors to Africa, and as one would suspect, Kenya provides some of the continent’s most impressive natural venues for it. None of which is more famous than the Masai Mara, where sightings of all these species are common. Lake Nakuru National Park, with its flamingo-lined lake and forest-clad escarpments, is another incredible place for Big Five safaris, as is Amboseli National Park, where Mt Kilimanjaro provides a staggering backdrop. Samburu Game Reserve in the remote north is prime safari territory too, and also hosts its own ‘Samburu Big Five’: Beisa oryx, Grevy’s zebra, long-necked gerenuk, reticulated giraffe and Somali ostrich.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
Welcome to bonfire adventure safari to Maasai Mara. Departing from the capital of Kenya, Nairobi, we drive down the escarpment via the floor of the scenic Great Rift Valley. We arrive at Maasai Mara Game Reserve in time for lunch in the afternoon. We will check you into the luxurious lodge or basic permanent tents that are self-contained and fitted with feature beds and en suite bathroom areas.
At 4 pm we take our first thrilling game drive in the Masai Mara game reserve, one of East Africa’s top safari destinations.
6 pm return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. In the night you can hear a chorus of different animal sounds as they communicate with each other in the darkness – more than enough reason to visit. An evening sundowners’ cocktail as you view the sun go down is a good way to end the day at an extra cost. Return in the evening for Dinner and overnight at the Camp/ Lodge.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Standard: Manyatta Mara Camp,
Classic: Olmoran Mara Camp,
Comfort: Mara Sopa Lodge,
Luxury: Emayian Luxury Camp,

Day 2: Game Drives in Masai Mara

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
Early morning Breakfast in the hotel
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with free time in between to enjoy the hotel facilities.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided in the hotel
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Standard: Manyatta Mara Camp,
Classic: Olmoran Mara Camp,
Comfort: Mara Sopa Lodge,
Luxury: Emayian Luxury Camp,

Day 3: Masai Mara to Nairobi

Stop At: Nairobi, Nairobi
We start the day with an early morning game drive from 6.30 am to 9.00 am you might be lucky to witness hunting. At an extra cost, A bush breakfast can be arranged followed by a visit to the Maasai village to conclude your Maasai Mara safari experience. We depart from our safari lodge/camp at 10 a.m. and take an en-route game drive through the Masai Mara Reserve on day three. Then we return to bustling Nairobi, arriving at about 4:00 p.m. This unforgettable 3-Day Masai Mara Safari ends upon arrival back in Nairobi.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.