3-Day Masai Mara Lodge Safari
From $900 • Lodge option from $1,200 • 3 Days / 2 Nights
Starting price
From $900
Lodge option
From $1,200
Route Highlights
- Rift Valley viewpoint
- Welcome drink
- Afternoon game drive
- Sunrise game drive
- Mara River
Why Choose This Safari?
Travel through Nairobi, Masai Mara on this 3 Days / 2 Nights safari. The route pairs wildlife-focused days with lodge accommodation for travelers who want a more comfortable place to recharge each evening. Highlights include Rift Valley viewpoint, Welcome drink and Afternoon game drive. Use the full day-by-day plan to compare game-drive time, transfers, accommodation, meals, included fees and optional activities—not only the headline price. Prices start from $900, with a lodge option shown from $1,200. Confirm final availability and any time-sensitive fees for your travel dates.
Safari at a Glance
- Duration
- 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Destinations
- Nairobi, Masai Mara
- Starting price
- $900
- Lodge option
- $1,200
- Accommodation
- Premium lodge
- Group size
- 2-6 Travelers
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Transport
- 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
- Meals
- All meals included
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Today's route brings together Rift Valley viewpoint and Welcome drink. Set out from Nairobi at 7:30 AM and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley escarpment with panoramic views stretching across the valley floor. Stop at the viewpoint for photographs before continuing through Narok town. Reach your Masai Mara lodge by lunchtime and enjoy a welcome drink and freshly prepared buffet lunch overlooking the African bush. Settle into your comfortable room with en-suite facilities and a private veranda. After settling in, set off for an afternoon game drive as the Mara comes alive with wildlife activity. Keep watch for lion prides, elephant herds, giraffe towers, and the elusive leopard as the golden afternoon light creates perfect photography conditions. Head back to the lodge for a three-course dinner by candlelight.
- Rift Valley viewpoint
- Welcome drink
- Afternoon game drive
Expect the day to center on Sunrise game drive and Mara River. Early morning game drive departing at 6:30 AM when predators are most active. The Mara at dawn is a memorable experience — golden light, misty plains, and the raw drama of Africa's greatest wildlife show. Track the Big Five across the vast savannah, visit the Mara River for hippos and crocodiles, and explore areas where cheetahs favor open terrain for their high-speed hunts. Head back to the lodge for a hearty breakfast and time to relax by the pool or enjoy the lodge's facilities. Following lunch, head back out for an afternoon game drive exploring different sectors of the reserve. Travel through rolling grasslands dotted with wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson's gazelle as far as the eye can see. Watch hyenas at their den with pups, spot topi standing sentinel on termite mounds, and listen for the alarm calls that signal a predator is nearby. Sundowner drinks in the bush watching the spectacular Mara sunset before returning to the lodge for dinner.
- Sunrise game drive
- Mara River
- Big Five
- Sundowner drinks
- Pool relaxation
Day 3 is built around Final sunrise game drive and Last Big Five sightings. Final sunrise game drive for last memorable sightings. The early morning light often reveals predators returning from night hunts and lion cubs playing in the dew-covered grass. Head back to the lodge for a full breakfast, check out, and drive back to Nairobi arriving by late afternoon. Drop-off at hotel or airport.
- Final sunrise game drive
- Last Big Five sightings
What’s Included
Accommodation type depends on your selected camp or lodge option.
- All game drives
- Professional guide
- All park fees
- 2 nights lodge accommodation
- All meals
- Drinking water
- Nairobi transfers
Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Tips
- Balloon safari ($450)
- Maasai village ($25)
- Drinks
Practical Planning Notes
Starting prices, accommodation and time-sensitive fees must be reconfirmed for your dates. Wildlife, migration conditions, weather and mountain summits cannot be guaranteed.
Who This Safari Suits
This itinerary is best suited to travelers who want wildlife-focused days with a more comfortable lodge base each evening.
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