This 3 Days Masai Mara Safari is designed for travelers who want a powerful wildlife experience in a short time while enjoying comfortable accommodation.
You will explore the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s premier safari destinations and home to the Big 5.
Your stay at Mara Chui Resort offers comfort, convenience, and proximity to the reserve, allowing you to maximize your game viewing time.
With transport available in either a pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser or a pop-up roof safari minivan, this safari balances affordability, comfort, and authentic wildlife immersion.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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First-time Kenya safari travelers
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Couples seeking a short romantic safari
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Families wanting a manageable wildlife adventure
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Business travelers adding a safari extension
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Budget-conscious travelers seeking a Big 5 safari
Why This Safari Works (Brief List)
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Direct Nairobi–Mara route reduces travel fatigue
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Two strong wildlife viewing sessions maximize sightings
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Resort location allows quick access to reserve gates
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Flexible vehicle choice to match budget and comfort
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Compact itinerary with full Big 5 safari exposure
Tour Highlights
Big 5 safari experience in Masai Mara
Scenic Great Rift Valley drive
Two immersive game-drive sessions
Comfortable stay at Mara Chui Resort
Optional Maasai cultural village visit
Expert local safari guiding
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range 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.
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Day 1
Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, driving west toward the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
After a scenic stop for photography, you continue through Narok town and onward into Maasai territory, arriving in the Masai Mara region in time for lunch at Mara Chui Resort.
In the afternoon, you enter the reserve for your first exciting game drive.
Expect to encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, and possibly lions or cheetahs as the day cools and predators become more active.
After sunset, you return to the resort for dinner and overnight stay.
Transport: Nairobi to Masai Mara – Approx. 280 km | 5–6 hours
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Mara Chui Resort
Day 2
Full Day Game Drive – Masai Mara
After breakfast, you depart with picnic lunches for a full-day exploration of the reserve.
The expansive plains, riverine forests, and acacia woodlands provide habitat for lions, elephants, buffalo, hyenas, and if lucky, a leopard resting in the trees.
You enjoy your picnic lunch at a designated site within the reserve, ensuring uninterrupted wildlife viewing.
The afternoon continues with extended game tracking before returning to the resort in the early evening for dinner and overnight relaxation.
Transport: Game drives within reserve – Approx. 70–90 km | 6–8 hours game viewing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Mara Chui Resort
Day 3
Masai Mara – Nairobi
After breakfast at the resort, you check out and begin your return journey to Nairobi.
The early morning departure offers one final scenic view of the rolling savannah landscapes.
Arriving in Nairobi in the afternoon, your safari concludes with drop-off at your hotel or airport, completing your short but immersive Kenya safari tour.
Transport: Masai Mara to Nairobi – Approx. 280 km | 5–6 hours
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation
End Of Tour ( No Accommodation )
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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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| 03 Jan to 31 Mar | $1,330 | $880 | $780 | $690 | $680 | $630 |
| 01 Apr to 31 May | $1,310 | $850 | $760 | $660 | $640 | $600 |
| 01 Jun to 30 Jun | $1,330 | $880 | $780 | $690 | $680 | $630 |
| 01 Jul to 31 Aug | $1,850 | $1,290 | $1,190 | $1,080 | $1,070 | $1,000 |
| 01 Sept to 31 Oct | $1,560 | $1,110 | $1,010 | $920 | $910 | $860 |
| 01 Nov to 21 Dec | $1,540 | $1,080 | $990 | $890 | $870 | $830 |
| 22 Dec to 02 Jan 2027 | $1,850 | $1,290 | $1,190 | $1,080 | $1,070 | $1,000 |
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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| 03 Jan to 31 Mar | $1,090 | $760 | $700 | $630 | $630 | $590 |
| 01 Apr to 31 May | $1,070 | $730 | $680 | $600 | $600 | $550 |
| 01 Jun to 30 Jun | $1,090 | $760 | $700 | $630 | $630 | $590 |
| 01 Jul to 31 Aug | $1,610 | $1,170 | $1,110 | $1,010 | $1,020 | $960 |
| 01 Sept to 31 Oct | $1,320 | $990 | $930 | $860 | $860 | $820 |
| 01 Nov to 21 Dec | $1,300 | $960 | $910 | $830 | $830 | $780 |
| 22 Dec to 02 Jan 2027 | $1,610 | $1,170 | $1,110 | $1,010 | $1,020 | $960 |
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