Safari · Nairobi itinerary
Maasai Mara Safari from Nairobi: 3-Day Itinerary
The Maasai Mara is the highlight of any Kenya trip. Here is how a classic 3-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi unfolds — game drives for the Big Five, the Great Migration and Maasai culture — with the best-rated safaris to book.
At a glance
- 1Drive or fly to the Mara
- 2Afternoon game drive
- 3Full day of game drives
- 4Maasai village & return
Day 1: to the Mara
Drive (5–6 hours) or fly (1 hour) from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara, with an afternoon game drive on arrival.
Day 2: full-day game drives
Spend a full day exploring the reserve in a 4x4, seeking lions, elephants, leopards and — in season — the wildebeest migration.
Day 3: culture and return
Enjoy a final morning drive and an optional Maasai village visit before returning to Nairobi.
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