3 Days 2 Nights Masai Mara Safari – Mara Maisha Camp
The 3 Days 2 Nights Masai Mara Safari – Mara Maisha Camp is a classic short safari adventure designed to maximize wildlife viewing in the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve.
Spend two nights at the elegant Mara Maisha Camp, ideally located for easy access to prime game viewing areas.
Your journey starts and ends in Nairobi, traveling through the scenic Great Rift Valley before entering the wildlife-rich plains of Masai Mara.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Travelers with limited time seeking a complete safari experience
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Couples and honeymooners
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Families wanting a short wildlife holiday
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First-time visitors to Kenya
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Budget-conscious travelers wanting comfort and value
Why This Safari Works (Brief List)
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✔ Compact yet comprehensive Big Five experience
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✔ Two nights in the heart of Masai Mara ecosystem
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✔ Choice of 4x4 Land Cruiser or pop-up roof minivan
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✔ Full board accommodation for convenience
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✔ Perfect weekend or short holiday safari
Tour Highlights
Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
Extensive game drives in Masai Mara
Big Five tracking opportunities
Optional Maasai village visit
Sunset and sunrise wildlife photography
Comfortable stay at Mara Maisha Camp
Tour Map
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This Luxury tour uses tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age of 1 year
The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.
Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Depart Nairobi early morning after safari briefing.
Drive via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for scenic photography before continuing toward Masai Mara.
Arrive at Mara Maisha Camp in time for lunch and check-in.
In the afternoon, embark on your first exciting game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and other plains wildlife.
Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Transport (Option A & B)
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Option A: Pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser
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Option B: Pop-up roof Safari Minivan
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Distance: Approx. 270 km
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Travel Time: 5–6 hours (including scenic stopovers)
Meal Plan
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Lunch
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Dinner
Accommodation
Mara Maisha Camp
Day 2
Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
After early breakfast, depart with picnic lunch boxes for a full-day game drive.
Explore vast savannah plains in search of the Big Five and other predators such as cheetahs and hyenas.
If visiting during the migration season (July–October), you may witness dramatic river crossings along the Mara River.
Enjoy picnic lunch inside the reserve before continuing with afternoon game viewing.
Return to the camp in the late afternoon for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Transport (Game Drives)
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Option A: Pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser
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Option B: Pop-up roof Safari Minivan
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Game Drive Duration: 6–8 hours
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Coverage Distance: Extensive across reserve tracks
Meal Plan
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Breakfast
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Picnic Lunch
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Dinner
Accommodation
Mara Maisha Camp
Day 3
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Enjoy an early morning breakfast at the camp.
Optionally, you may take a short early morning game drive (time permitting) before departing.
Drive back to Nairobi with scenic views along the Great Rift Valley, arriving in the afternoon.
Drop-off at your hotel or airport marks the end of your safari.
Transport (Return Journey)
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Option A: Pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser
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Option B: Pop-up roof Safari Minivan
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Distance: Approx. 270 km
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Travel Time: 5–6 hours
Meal Plan
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Breakfast
Accommodation
End Of Tour ( No Accommodation )
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
Rates Per Person
Landcruiser Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Solo -1 Room | 2 people- 1 Room | 3 people- 2 Rooms | 4 people -2 Rooms | 5 people -3 Rooms | 6 people -3 Rooms |
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| 04 Jan to 28 Feb | $1,690 | $1,100 | $1,040 | $910 | $910 | $850 |
| 01 Mar to 02 Apr | $1,600 | $1,040 | $970 | $850 | $850 | $790 |
| 03 Apr to 06 Apr | $1,690 | $1,100 | $1,040 | $910 | $910 | $850 |
| 07 Apr to 31 May | $1,600 | $1,040 | $970 | $850 | $850 | $790 |
| 01 Jun to 14 Jun | $1,690 | $1,100 | $1,040 | $910 | $910 | $850 |
| 15 Jun to 30 Sept | $2,570 | $1,740 | $1,720 | $1,520 | $1,560 | $1,450 |
| 01 Oct to 31 Oct | $2,020 | $1,380 | $1,310 | $1,170 | $1,160 | $1,100 |
| 01 Nov to 22 Dec | $1,930 | $1,330 | $1,240 | $1,110 | $1,100 | $1,040 |
| 23 Dec to 03 Jan 2027 | $2,570 | $1,740 | $1,720 | $1,520 | $1,560 | $1,450 |
Tour Van Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Solo -1 Room | 2 people- 1 Room | 3 people- 2 Rooms | 4 people -2 Rooms | 5 people -3 Rooms | 6 people -3 Rooms |
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| 04 Jan to 28 Feb | $1,450 | $980 | $960 | $850 | $860 | $810 |
| 01 Mar to 02 Apr | $1,350 | $920 | $890 | $790 | $800 | $750 |
| 03 Apr to 06 Apr | $1,450 | $980 | $960 | $850 | $860 | $850 |
| 07 Apr to 31 May | $1,350 | $920 | $890 | $790 | $800 | $750 |
| 01 Jun to 14 Jun | $1,450 | $980 | $960 | $850 | $860 | $810 |
| 15 Jun to 30 Sept | $2,320 | $1,620 | $1,640 | $1,460 | $1,510 | $1,410 |
| 01 Oct to 31 Oct | $1,780 | $1,260 | $1,230 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $1,060 |
| 01 Nov to 22 Dec | $1,690 | $1,200 | $1,160 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,000 |
| 23 Dec to 03 Jan 2027 | $2,320 | $1,620 | $1,640 | $1,460 | $1,510 | $1,410 |