3 Days Maasai Mara Great Migration Safari

📍 Maasai Mara, Kenya
3 Days · 2 Nights
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3 Days · 2 Nights
Cost includes: Game drives / Great Migration experience / Park fees / Meals / Accommodation / Multilingual guide
Overview
Trip Route
1 1. Nairobi Nairobi 2 2. Maasai Mara National Reserve Maasai Mara National Reserve
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Trip Route
3 Days · 2 Nights · 2 Stops
Day 1
Nairobi
Departure point for the Mara transfer
Day 1
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Arrive, settle in and enjoy first afternoon game drive
Trip Info

The Maasai Mara is one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife arenas, and this focused three-day safari puts you right at the heart of the action. Timed around the legendary Great Migration, you will witness vast herds of wildebeest and zebra moving across the sweeping savannah in one of nature's most breathtaking spectacles. Africompass pairs you with expert multilingual guides fluent in English, Spanish, Chinese, German and French, ensuring every sighting is brought to life with insight and passion. From the moment you depart Nairobi to the final game drive before your return, every detail is thoughtfully arranged so you can focus entirely on the wonder unfolding around you. This is the Mara at its most electric, and we are delighted to share it with you.

💳 We offer flexible payment options to make your safari as seamless as possible. Contact our team to discuss a plan that works for you.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 01 Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Your guide will collect you from your Nairobi hotel in the morning and set off on the scenic drive southwest to the Maasai Mara, arriving in time for lunch at your camp. The afternoon will be spent on your first game drive across the open plains, where the vast wildebeest and zebra herds of the Great Migration may already be rolling into view. You will return to camp at dusk for dinner and an overnight rest under a wide Mara sky.

  • Morning road transfer from Nairobi to Maasai Mara (approx. 5-6 hrs)
  • Lunch on arrival at camp
  • Afternoon game drive on the Maasai Mara plains
  • First sightings of wildebeest and zebra migration herds
  • Dinner and overnight at camp
Accommodation Options
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Option 01
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full Board · Standard Room
Option 02
Keekorok Lodge
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full Board · Standard Room
Sentrim Mara Camp
Option 03
Sentrim Mara Camp
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full Board · Tented Room
Governors' Camp
Option 04
Governors' Camp
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full Board · Luxury Tent
Mara Intrepids Tented Camp
Option 05
Mara Intrepids Tented Camp
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full Board · Luxury Tent
Day 02 Day 2: Full Day in the Maasai Mara

A full day of immersive game viewing awaits, beginning with an early-morning game drive as the golden light lifts over the savannah and predators are at their most active. You will have the opportunity to witness dramatic wildebeest river crossings at the Mara River, one of the most iconic moments of the Great Migration, as thousands of animals plunge through crocodile-filled waters. After a midday break at camp, an afternoon drive will take you deeper into the reserve in search of lion, elephant, cheetah and the abundant birdlife that makes the Mara so extraordinary.

  • Early-morning game drive at sunrise
  • Search for predators including lion, cheetah and leopard
  • Mara River wildebeest crossing viewing opportunity
  • Midday lunch and rest at camp
  • Afternoon game drive across open savannah plains
  • Sightings of elephant, buffalo, giraffe and hippo
  • Dinner and overnight at camp
Accommodation Options
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Option 01
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full Board · Standard Room
Option 02
Keekorok Lodge
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full Board · Standard Room
Sentrim Mara Camp
Option 03
Sentrim Mara Camp
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full Board · Tented Room
Governors' Camp
Option 04
Governors' Camp
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full Board · Luxury Tent
Mara Intrepids Tented Camp
Option 05
Mara Intrepids Tented Camp
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full Board · Luxury Tent
Day 03 Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

The final morning will begin with one last early game drive, giving you a precious opportunity to soak in the landscapes and wildlife of the Mara before departing. After breakfast at camp you will check out and begin the return journey to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon or early evening depending on your onward plans. Your guide will drop you at your Nairobi hotel or the airport, bringing this unforgettable Great Migration experience to a close.

  • Early-morning final game drive in the reserve
  • Breakfast and check-out at camp
  • Road transfer from Maasai Mara to Nairobi (approx. 5-6 hrs)
  • Drop-off at Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

  • Return road transfers from Nairobi to Maasai Mara
  • 2 nights accommodation at a Mara camp or lodge
  • All meals as specified (full board)
  • Shared or private game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Services of a professional multilingual guide (English, Spanish, Chinese, German, French)
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve park entry fees
  • Bottled water during game drives

Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Kenya tourist visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
  • Personal items, laundry and souvenirs
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages
  • Optional balloon safari and other optional activities
  • Any meals not specified in the itinerary
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