Discover the splendor of Kenya’s most popular national reserve. A 3 days Maasai Mara safari lets you explore endless savannah vegetation, woodlands, and riverine forests where the annual Maasai Mara migration takes place.
In addition to its diverse vegetation, Maasai Mara has elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, wildebeests, gazelles, zebras, jackals, hyenas and buffalos. Additionally, it has 470 recorded species of birds, which makes Maasai Mara the ultimate winner for exceptional birding safaris in Kenya.
Maasai Mara safari packages will offer you a once in a lifetime opportunity to live, explore and relax in the most desirable destination in the country. A 3 day Maasai Mara safari will give you 3 days of excursions and two nights under the canvas accommodation if you stay in a luxury tented camp. You may opt to spend the two nights in a luxury Masai Mara lodge. An ideal itinerary for a 3 days safari in Masai Mara would entail
Leave the capital city, Nairobi, for the rolling plains of the Mara. You can fly from the capital city, through Wilson Airport. Safarilink, one of the leading domestic airlines, has daily flights to Maasai Mara. There are six airstrips in the Mara, each serving a range of camps and lodges around it. A flight from Nairobi to Mara takes about 45 minutes.
When you get to the Mara, check in at a luxury camp or Masai Mara lodge. Camping in Masai Mara is worth every penny because there are plush Masai Mara lodges and camps with modern facilities and amenities. They include Ol Moran Tented Camp, Mara Sopa Lodge, Enchoro Wildlife Camp, Mara West Camp, Mara Leisure Camp and Keekorok Lodge.
Have lunch and relax for a while in the lodge/camp. Later, leave for the savannah plains for an afternoon game drive. This guided tour will take you to the habitat of the main species of the Mara.
Get back to the camp for dinner and rest ahead of another adventure-filled day.
Get a wake-up call and a cup of warm tea/coffee. Wrap yourself warmly and leave for a hot air balloon safari. This takes place before dawn, which is the best time for an aerial view of the park. A hot air balloon safari takes about 45 minutes, and you will fly over woodlands, rivers, and the plains.
Enjoy bush breakfast when you land. Mouth watering food and champagne on the plains of Masai Mara is an unforgettable experience.
After the 10 o’clock tea break, explore the plains again, this time from a seat in a safari van. Scour the national reserve for elusive species you may have missed the previous day. You may also ask for packed lunch from the camp/lodge so you can explore the plains until the late hours of the afternoon.
However, if you go back to the camp/lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, opt for a cultural visit, bird watching or bush walk safari.
In the evening, take the adventure a notch higher. Enjoy a bush dinner and end the day with a sundowner drink as you watch the sun setting in the plains.
After breakfast, explore the plains for the last time. Watch mammals and birds as they come out of their habitats. Later, board an airport transfer vehicle that will take you to the airstrip for a flight out of Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Important to Know
– Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
– Maximum Number of people per car is 6
– This tour accepts children who are 5 years and older.
– Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged with extra cost
Rates Per Person
$1,202 per person when 1 person travels alone
$960 per person when 2 persons travel together
$860 per person when 3 persons travel together
$750 per person when 4 persons travel together
$650 per person when 5 persons travel together
$570 per person when 6 persons travel together
Tanzania is a year-round safari destination with many adventures being offered all over the country. For optimal wildlife sightings, the dry season from June to October is your best bet! Read more on when to visit Tanzania
Both have their perks with Big Five national parks, the incredible Great Migration and that quintessential African experience we all dream of. Check out our article on Serengeti vs Masai Mara to help you decide.
They both have such different safari experiences! Tanzania offers Big Five game reserves on classic dusty desert plains, rather South Africa partners the Big Five animals with luscious winelands. Both are just as good, but it depends on your safari style.
That’s a tough one! Botswana is home to herds of elephants at Chobe and the sparkling Okavango Delta, and Tanzania has the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro and Great Migration. Check out our article on Botswana vs Tanzania safaris to help you decide.
Tanzania is in general a safe, hassle-free country. However, like most places, you do need to take precautions and listen to your tour guide. It also pays to read our articles on ‘Things to know before going to Tanzania’.
A camera and binoculars are a must. You’ll regret it if you don’t take them! As for clothing, definitely pack lightweight, breathable clothing. Remember, Tanzania is an arid country so the days can get quite hot. Read more on what to pack for a safari in Tanzania in our travel magazine
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