3-Day Famous Masai Mara safari from Nairobi
The 3-Day The Famous Mara – Mid-Range Safari is the ultimate short Masai Mara safari experience.
Perfect for travelers with limited time, this Kenya safari tour focuses exclusively on the legendary wildlife-rich plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Travel in your choice of a pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser (ideal for maximum comfort and off-road capability) or a pop-up roof safari minivan (cost-effective and comfortable).
Both options guarantee excellent wildlife viewing with elevated roof access for photography.
With two nights in the Mara, this safari maximizes your chances of spotting the Big Five while minimizing travel fatigue.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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First-time safari travelers
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Weekend getaway seekers
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Couples wanting a short romantic safari
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Business travelers with limited time
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Wildlife enthusiasts focused on Big Five safari Kenya
Why This Safari Works
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 Two full days dedicated to Masai Mara wildlife viewing
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 High probability of Big Five sightings
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 Short and focused itinerary reduces travel fatigue
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 Flexible vehicle choice (4x4 or minivan)
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 Scenic Rift Valley drive adds variety
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 Excellent value mid-range Kenya safari
Tour Highlights
Big Five safari opportunities
High predator density (lion, cheetah, leopard)
Mara River wildlife encounters
Optional Maasai village cultural visit
Scenic Great Rift Valley viewpoint
Sunrise and sunset game drives
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Your Masai Mara safari begins with early morning departure from Nairobi.
Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a brief stop at the viewpoint before continuing via Narok town to Masai Mara.
Arrive in time for lunch at your mid-range lodge or tented camp. In the afternoon, enjoy your first thrilling game drive across the vast savannah plains in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and cheetahs.
Transport Distance & Time:
Approx. 270 km | 5–6 hours drive
Meal Plan:
Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 2
Full Day in Masai Mara
Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives or an extended full-day safari with picnic lunch.
The reserve is renowned for its exceptional predator density and dramatic wildlife encounters.
Depending on the season (July–October), you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration crossings at the Mara River.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Transport Distance & Time:
Game drives | 6–8 hours wildlife viewing
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Enkorok Mara Camp
Day 3
Masai Mara – Nairobi
Enjoy an early morning game drive for final wildlife sightings before returning to camp for breakfast.
Later, depart for Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport marks the end of your Kenya wildlife safari.
Transport Distance & Time:
Approx. 270 km | 5–6 hours drive
Meal Plan:
Breakfast
Accommodation
No Accommodations ( End of the tour )
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
Rates Per Person
Rates are Per Person Sharing a Room Except for the Solo who is on Single Supplement
| Month/Season | Solo - 1 Room | 2 People - 1 Room | 3 People - 1 Room | 4 People - 2 Rooms | 5 People - 2 Rooms | 6 People - 3 Rooms |
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| Jan 5, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026 | $1,290 | $890 | $815 | $785 | $755 | $755 |
| Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 | $1,290 | $890 | $815 | $785 | $755 | $755 |
| Apr 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | $1,200 | $830 | $755 | $725 | $695 | $695 |
| Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 | $1,290 | $890 | $815 | $785 | $755 | $755 |
| Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026 | $1,770 | $1,310 | $1,235 | $1,205 | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 | $1,590 | $1,190 | $1,115 | $1,085 | $1,055 | $1,055 |
| Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026 | $1,500 | $1,130 | $1,055 | $1,025 | $995 | $995 |
| Dec 16, 2026 - Jan 4, 2027 | $1,770 | $1,310 | $1,235 | $1,205 | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| Jan 5, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 | $1,290 | $890 | $815 | $785 | $755 | $755 |
| Mar 1, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027 | $1,290 | $890 | $815 | $785 | $755 | $755 |
| Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027 | $1,200 | $830 | $755 | $725 | $695 | $695 |
| Jun 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027 | $1,290 | $890 | $815 | $785 | $755 | $755 |
| Jul 1, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027 | $1,770 | $1,310 | $1,235 | $1,205 | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| Oct 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 | $1,590 | $1,190 | $1,115 | $1,085 | $1,055 | $1,055 |
| Nov 1, 2027 - Dec 15, 2027 | $1,500 | $1,130 | $1,055 | $1,025 | $995 | $995 |
| Dec 16, 2027 - Jan 4, 2028 | $1,770 | $1,310 | $1,235 | $1,205 | $1,175 | $1,175 |