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3 Days Masai Mara National Reserve

Experience Kenya's most famous wildlife destination

3 days 2–12 people Featured Tours · Popular Tours

Tour Highlights

  • Thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five
  • Witness the Great Migration (seasonal, July–November)
  • Full day of game viewing on Day 2 with picnic lunch
  • Travel in a luxury safari land cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional driver-guide throughout

Overview

Experience the magic of Kenya's most famous wildlife destination on this unforgettable 3-day Masai Mara National Reserve safari. Journey into a vast savannah teeming with wildlife, where you'll enjoy thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five — lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino — along with cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and countless bird species. The Mara covers approximately 1,510 square kilometres and forms part of the greater Mara-Serengeti ecosystem.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve

    Pick-up from airport/hotel; after a short briefing, drive to Masai Mara National Reserve — approximately 4–5 hours with stopovers along the way. Arrive in time for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge, check in, then enjoy an afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge late evening for dinner and overnight.

    Lunch, Dinner Mara Sopa Lodge (Full Board)
  2. Full Day Game Drive — Masai Mara

    Early morning breakfast, then a full-day game drive across the reserve's iconic plains. Lunch is a picnic inside the reserve. The Mara is home to the Big Five and is globally renowned for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles cross the Mara River. Return to the lodge at your leisure for dinner and overnight.

    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner Mara Sopa Lodge (Full Board)
  3. Departure — Masai Mara → Nairobi

    After breakfast, depart the Mara and drive back to Nairobi. Drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or JKIA airport depending on your onward flight.

    Breakfast N/A (departure day)

What's Included

  • Airport/hotel transfers
  • Meet and greet by the Jadestone team
  • All accommodation as specified
  • All meals as indicated
  • Game drives in a luxury 4×4 with pop-up roof
  • Professional driver-guide
  • Park entry fees
  • Water during the safari / on the road
  • All government taxes

Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Anything not mentioned above

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit?

The Mara is great year-round. The Great Migration river crossings are most dramatic July–October, peaking in August and September.

What clothing should I bring?

Comfortable athletic clothing in neutral colours, hiking boots, a hat, jacket for cool mornings, and sunscreen.

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