3 Day Masai Mara Kenya Safari
2 nights, 3 Day Masai Mara Kenya Safari
Explore Masai Mara Wildlife Reserve, Africa’s best wildlife safari park to spot the wildebeest migration and big cats.
A highlight of this tour is to watch the wildebeest migration, the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth. The suggested time to catch this event is from June to October each year when about 1.5 million herds of wildebeest along with herds of zebras, and gazelles move to Masai Mara in search of greener pastures. The animals cross the Mara River coming from Serengeti and this offers a fantastic photo opportunity to watch some action as the predators and crocodiles take a chance.
Masai Mara is also a favorite place to spot big cats including lions, leopards, and cheetah. The big five are also present.
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara
You will be met by our Oree Safaris guide after breakfast at your hotel or place of stay in Nairobi. After briefing, you will transfer to Masai Mara Wildlife Reserve by road via Rift Valley. It normally takes about a 5-hour drive.
You will arrive at your overnight lodge on time for lunch and relax before setting off for an evening game drive in one of Africa’s best parks. Masai Mara Wildlife Reserve has 95 mammals including big cats and over 400 bird species. Big cats and predators are often sighted including leopards, cheetahs, lions, and hyenas. The park also has abundant wildlife including wildebeest, black rhino, elephant, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, eland, impalas, and a variety of bird species such as sooty chat, Kori bustard, and secretary bird.
You may have dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge of choice or Mara Serena/ Governor’s Camp/ Kilima Camp, Kichwa Tembo Camp.
Journey time: 5 hours
Day 2: Masai Mara Full-day Game Drive
After an early breakfast, you will set off for a morning game drive to explore the Masai Mara Wildlife Reserve in search of the big five mammals which include black rhino, elephant, buffalo, lion, and elusive leopard. You will watch the wildebeest migration crossing the crocodile-infested river Mara River or moving across the plains in strikingly large numbers will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of this safari.
Besides that, a variety of animals are also found in this park. You will expect to see zebra, Masai giraffe, gazelle, eland, and lots of Savannah bird species. Return to the lodge in a game drive style for dinner and overnight stay: Mara Serena/ Governor’s Camp/ Kilima Camp, Kichwa Tembo Camp.
Day 3: Transfer to Nairobi for departure
Before heading back to Nairobi, you will have the option to do a hot air balloon experience which includes a certificate, glass of champagne, and breakfast in the wild. It’s such an amazing activity to soar like an eagle above the Mara plains watching wildlife beneath. After returning from the balloon trip, you will check out and transfer back to Nairobi city for your departure flight.
Included in the safari
Transportation in a 4WD Land Cruiser or safari van with a guide/driver
Service of English-speaking driver guide
Lowland gorilla permits
Meals as stipulated in this program
All activities as stipulated in this tour except the optional hot air balloon safaris.
Park entry fees
Not Included in the safari
Visa fees
International flight fares
Alcoholic drinks and beverages of personal nature
Personal travel insurance
End of Tour