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3-Day Big Five Mara Safari
Kenya • 3 Days • Rated 4.9 from traveller reviews
Designed for a memorable, flexible safari experience
Embark on an unforgettable 3-day safari in Kenya's legendary Maasai Mara. This action-packed tour is designed to maximize your chances of spotting the iconic Big Five—lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffaloes—in their natural habitat. Enjoy daily game drives across vast savannahs, witness breathtaking landscapes, and experience rich wildlife encounters with expert guides. Perfect for travelers seeking a thrilling, short African wilderness adventure.
Kenya
3 Days
4.9 Rating
Local Guide
What makes this tour special
Unlimited Game Drives
Wildlife views
What's included in this tour
Included
- Park fees
- All activities mentioned
- All accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals as specified
Not included
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Personal items
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
When to go to Kenya
Peak season
Shoulder season
Off-peak / green season
Kenya
Itinerary
Day 1 Nairobi - Maasai Mara National Reserve
Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from Nairobi, driving through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley toward the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time for a hot lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, head out for your first exhilarating game drive across the sweeping savannahs. Keep your eyes peeled for your first sightings of the iconic Big Five before returning to camp for dinner and an evening under the stars.
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Meal plan: Lunch | Dinner
Day 2: Full Day Masai Mara National Reserve
Dedicate a full day to exploring the vast landscapes of the Maasai Mara, a premier wildlife viewing destination. With a packed picnic lunch, you will track massive herds of elephants, prides of lions, and elusive leopards across the plains. Visit the iconic Mara River, a key site of the Great Migration (seasonal). Your expert guide will navigate the best tracks to maximize your Big Five encounters, ensuring spectacular wildlife photography opportunities before heading back for sunset.
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Meal plan: Breakfast |Lunch | Dinner
Day 3: Morning Game Drive & Return to Nairobi
Greet the African sunrise with a final early morning game drive, the absolute best time to spot predators like cheetahs and lions active on the hunt. After capturing your final wildlife photos, return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast and check out. Bid farewell to the Mara as you begin your journey back to Nairobi. You will be dropped off at the airport or your hotel in the late afternoon, concluding an unforgettable 3-day African safari experience.
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Meal plan: Breakfast | Lunch
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