Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi: Group Tour with Game Drives

Evening drive the first day, full day the second, then back to Nairobi

A three-day group safari departing daily from Nairobi that takes you through the Rift Valley to Masai Mara National Reserve for two nights in a tented camp. You'll do an evening game drive on arrival, a full day of driving with a picnic lunch the second day, and depart the third morning: all with a live English-speaking guide, hotel pickup from selected Nairobi hotels, and meals included except the first breakfast and last dinner. The Big Five, river wildlife and the wildebeest migration are all here. The group format keeps the cost down.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Masai Mara and evening game drive

• Depart Nairobi city
• Drive through Rift Valley View Point
• Arrive at Masai Mara
• Evening game drive

Day 2: Full day game drive with picnic lunch

• Morning game drive
• Picnic lunch in the park
• Afternoon game drive

Day 3: Drive back to Nairobi

• Morning game drive
• Depart Masai Mara
• Drive back to Nairobi
• End safari

The experience

The safari leaves Nairobi in the morning and drives through the Rift Valley, arriving at Masai Mara in time for an evening game drive across the park. You'll stay two nights at Sankale Tented Camp or a similar property, where the accommodation, meals and a driver-guide are all arranged. On the second day you're out for a full game drive with a picnic lunch included, watching for lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalo (the Big Five are all present) along with hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River banks and the high population of big cats the reserve is known for.

The group format means you're sharing the vehicle and the cost with other travelers, which is how this tour stays affordable. Your guide speaks English and handles the route, the timing and the wildlife spotting. You bring binoculars and a camera. On the third morning you drive back toward Nairobi, arriving by afternoon. Children from age 3 are welcome, and infants can sit on an adult's lap. Specialized infant seats are available if you need one.

Hotel pickup is included from selected Nairobi properties, so confirm your hotel at booking. Bottled water comes with you each day. Dietary requirements should be noted when you reserve. Public transportation options are nearby if you prefer to arrange your own way to the meeting point instead.

What’s included

• Two nights in a tented camp.
• bottled water each day.
• breakfast, lunch and dinner as per the itinerary (except day one breakfast and day three dinner).
• a driver-guide who speaks English.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Nairobi hotels.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30Last departure this season: 31 Dec

AgesAdult (13 to 85 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 50 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by JOCKY TOURS AND SAFARIS

Is this one for you?Three days is short enough to fit into a longer Kenya trip but long enough for two full days of game driving. The second day is when you spend the most time watching for wildlife, so the schedule front-loads the reserve and leaves your first and third days for travel. If you're on a tight budget and don't mind sharing a vehicle with other travelers, the group format is what makes this price possible.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What animals will I actually see on a Masai Mara game drive?

The Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo) all live in Masai Mara, along with hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River. The reserve has a high population of big cats and is famous for the wildebeest migration, so sightings depend on the season and where the herds are on the day you drive.

How much time do I spend actually driving and watching for wildlife?

You get an evening game drive on day one after arrival, then a full day of driving on day two with a picnic lunch included. The third day is the return drive to Nairobi, so the bulk of your wildlife time is concentrated in that second full day.

Do I need to arrange my own transport from my Nairobi hotel?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from selected Nairobi hotels, so confirm your property is on the list when you book. If it's not, public transportation options are available nearby.

What's included in the meals, and are there options for dietary needs?

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included as per the itinerary, except for breakfast on day one and dinner on day three. Let the operator know about any dietary requirements at the time of booking so they can arrange accordingly.

Is this a private vehicle or am I sharing with other travelers?

This is a group-joining tour, so you'll share the vehicle and the guide with other travelers. That's what keeps the price down compared to a private safari.