Safari Overview
This 3-day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru safari takes you through two of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations, combining the breathtaking savanna of the Masai Mara—home of the Big Five and the Great Migration—with the diverse landscapes of Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for rhinos, birdlife, and stunning viewpoints. Enjoy immersive game drives, cultural encounters with the Maasai community, and close-up wildlife viewing for an unforgettable safari experience.
This 3-day safari takes you from Nairobi into the heart of the iconic Masai Mara Game Reserve, offering some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa. You’ll experience scenic drives through the Great Rift Valley, thrilling game drives across vast savannahs, and close encounters with the Big Five and other wildlife. With comfortable accommodation, professional guides, and carefully planned activities, this short safari delivers an unforgettable taste of Kenya’s premier wilderness.
Day 01 :
NAIROBI – MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE.
3 days Kenya safari starts with a scheduled pick-up from Nairobi, introduction to the group, and the driver guide at our departure Zone, Nairobi. Drive via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to witness the escarpment wall, take photos and get a briefing about the formation of the escarpment wall. Descent the escarpment wall and drive to Narok town for hot lunch and final shopping. The safari deepens to Masai mara game reserve arriving at Mara Jambo safari lodge in the late afternoon. Evening enjoys at least 2-3 hours introductory game viewing till you witness the sunset, return to the lodge for dinner, bonfire, and overnight.
Accommodation: Mara Jambo safari lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Day 02 :
MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
The day starts with a heavy breakfast at the lodge, collect your packed picnic lunch boxes. Leave the lodge ready for more than 8 hours game search across Masai mara game reserve which is a savanna grassland allowing spotting of animals at a far distance. Enjoy several encounters of the Big Five and Big Cats Lions, Leopard and Cheetah, Zebras, Wildebeest, Giraffes, Antelopes. Gazelles, Hyena, Baboons, Monkeys, Hippos and crocodiles at Mara River. Break for picnic lunch in the wilderness and continue with search of wild animals till late evening 1700 hrs. Exit the game reserve and drive to the lodge for an optional activity, Dinner, Bonfire, and overnight.
Accommodation: Mara Jambo safari lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 03 :
MASAI MARA – NAIROBI
Early morning take a cup of tea or coffee and get ready to have an adventurous session with maasai people. Visit the Maasai community while you interact with villagers in dancing, fire lighting and touring the Manyatta houses. Later depart from Maasai Mara heading back to Nairobi with a stopover for hot lunch, upon arrival we will drop you at your Nairobi hotel or back to the airport
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Transport on a customized comfortable safari 4X4 Land Cruiser suitable for game viewing.
- Entrance fees for Masai mara game reserve.
- Accommodation at the lodge
- Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Game drives as per the Itinerary 2 liters of bottled drinking water each day.
- Government taxes
Excludes
- Extras – tips, drinks, etc
- Items of personal use i.e Towels, ointments, repellants, etc.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Optional activities such as a visit to the local community
