3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi

See the Big Five in 3 days — private 4×4, full-board lodging, expert guide & transparent pricing. From $590 per person.

—3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi

Quick summary

— This 3-day / 2-night Masai Mara safari from Nairobi runs on guaranteed daily departures from $590 per person sharing. It includes Masai Mara park fees, a private 4×4 pop-up Land Cruiser, an expert driver-guide, two nights full-board lodging, three game drives, government taxes, bottled water and AMREF Flying Doctors emergency cover. Operated by Annest Kenya Safaris — TRA-licensed (No. 78789), rated 5.0★ and a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice winner. Book by WhatsApp or get a free custom quote in 30 minutes.

3 Days / 2 Nights

Masai Mara N.R.

From $590 pp

all-inclusive

Private 4×4

expert guide

Big Five

+ Migration Jul–Oct

Top-Rated Short Safari in Kenya – See the Big Five in Just 3 Days

This 3-day Masai Mara safari from Nairobi is perfect for travelers who want a wildlife-rich, time-efficient, and hassle-free safari. Whether you’re here for business, on a short holiday, or seeking a weekend adventure, this package delivers:

Flexible for solo travelers, couples, families, and groups.
Guaranteed daily departures

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Safari Itinerary – 3 Days in Masai Mara

Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve (Afternoon Game Drive)

  • Pickup at 7:00 AM from your hotel or JKIA airport

  • Drive via Great Rift Valley Viewpoint for scenic photos

  • Arrive at the Masai Mara around 1:30 PM

  • Check-in, lunch, and relax at your camp/lodge

  • Evening game drive (4:00–6:30 PM) – look for elephants, giraffes, lions

  • Return for dinner and overnight stay

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

  • Early breakfast

  • Full-day game drive across the Masai Mara plains

  • Visit the Mara River (seasonal migration point, home to crocs & hippos)

  • Bush picnic lunch under acacia trees

  • Optional: Maasai village visit ($20 per person)

  • optional hot air balloon safari($480 per person)

  • Return by evening for dinner & relaxation

Day 3: Masai Mara – Nairobi

  • Breakfast and check-out

  • Depart for Nairobi

  • Arrive by 3:30–4:00 PM, drop-off at hotel or airport

 Want to save time? Ask about our flight upgrade from Mara to Nairobi (just 45 minutes).

If you and extra day in Nairobi you opt to visit Giraffe center or Elephant orphanage 

From $590 / person

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3 Days in Masai Mara -What's Included

5-day The great migration safari

Courtesy Pick up / Drop off at Nairobi Airport Courtesy Pick up / Drop off at Nairobi Hotel or Residence

5-day Kenya safari Jeep

Transport in a customized pop up top 4x4 Land Cruiser jeep.

Family safari with Annest Kenya safaris

Services of an experienced English/ other language speaking safari tour guide/driver.

Kenya safari lodges and tented camps

2 nights full-board lodge/camp stay

5 days Kenya safari

Park entrance fees to Masai Mara

5-day food on a safari

All meals on safari Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle

amref flying doctors

The flying doctors’ emergency medical evacuation/ rescue insurance cover.

What's Excluded

- Bottled & Soft Drinks - Items and services of a personal nature - Tips & Gratuities.

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Where You’ll Stay – Lodge & Camp Options

Economy Level

Elangata Olerai Camp Orng’atuny Mara King Camp Mara Chui Camp Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

Comfort Level

Prideinn Mara Camp Osero Camp Enkorok Mara Camp AA Mara Lodge Sentrim Mara Camp Mara Sopa Lodge Mara Leisure Camp La Maison Royale Mara Camp Sentrim Mara Lodge

Luxury Level

Mara Simba – Tent Rooms Mara Maisha Camp (Main Camp) Tipilikwani Mara Camp Keekorok Lodge Matira Bush Camp Loyk Mara camp Mara Engai camp Mara River Camp Ashnil Mara Camp Karen Blixen

superior luxury Level

Saruni Mara Camp Olare Mara Kempinski Camp Porini Mara Camp Entumoto Safari Camp Kicheche Mara Camp Mara Bushtop Luxury Camp &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Camp Entim Mara Camp Mara Explorer Camp Mara Eden Safari Camp Mara Ilkeliani Mara Camp Mara Ngenche Safari Camp

What You’ll See on This Safari

The Big Five: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo

 Cheetahs, zebras, hyenas, giraffes, wildebeest

 Hippos & crocodiles at Mara River

 Optional: Great Wildebeest Migration (July–October)

 Endless opportunities for photography, especially during golden hour

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Book Your 3-Day Masai Mara Safari Now

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Faqs – 3-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi

Yes, three days allow for at least three game drives, giving you excellent chances to see the Big Five and enjoy the vast landscapes of the Masai Mara. You’ll also have time to relax at your lodge and optionally visit a Maasai village.

It’s approximately 260 kilometers (160 miles) from Nairobi. The drive takes around 5 to 6 hours depending on traffic and road conditions. You’ll travel through the Great Rift Valley, with optional stopovers.

Included:

Not included:

  • Drinks, tips, personal expenses

  • Maasai village visit (optional ~$20)

  • Hot air balloon safari (optional, on request)

You can choose from:

  • Budget Tented Camps: Miti Mingi Eco Camp, Manyatta Camp

  • Mid-Range Lodges: AA Mara Lodge, Jambo Mara

  • Luxury Lodges: Basecamp Explorer, Mara Serena, Zebra Plains Camp

Each offers en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, and full-board meals.

  • July to October: The Great Migration season

  • December to March: Great for big cats and lush landscapes

  • Masai Mara offers year-round game viewing, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and cheetahs.

Yes, you can upgrade to a fly-in safari from Nairobi (Wilson Airport) directly to airstrips like Ol Kiombo or Keekorok. This saves 5–6 hours each way.

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