If you want a short but powerful Kenya safari tour, this 3 Day Famous Masai Mara Safari Tour delivers focused wildlife immersion without sacrificing comfort.
You’ll explore the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations and home to the Big 5.
Your stay at PrideInn Mara Camp combines comfort, strategic location, and authentic safari atmosphere.
With flexible transport options,either a pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser for enhanced off-road performance or a pop-up roof safari minivan for budget efficiency,this safari adapts to your comfort and pricing preferences while maximizing wildlife time.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Couples seeking a short romantic safari
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Families wanting a comfortable lodge-based stay
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First-time safari travelers
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Travelers combining safari with a beach extension
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Seniors preferring manageable driving distances
Why This Safari Works (Brief List)
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Efficient Nairobi–Mara routing for minimal wasted time
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Two strong wildlife viewing windows
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Camp location near key wildlife zones
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Flexible vehicle choice to suit budget and comfort
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Compact duration with full Big 5 safari exposure
Tour Highlights
Big 5 safari experience in Masai Mara
Scenic Great Rift Valley drive
Full-day immersive game drive
Comfortable stay at PrideInn Mara Camp
Optional Maasai cultural village visit
Privately guided safari flexibility
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 departure from Nairobi, driving west across the Great Rift Valley escarpment with a scenic viewpoint stop for photography.
The journey continues via Narok town into Maasai territory, arriving at PrideInn Mara Camp in time for lunch and check-in.
In the afternoon, you enter the Masai Mara for your first game drive.
The golden light hours often reveal elephants grazing, giraffes browsing acacia trees, and predators beginning to stir.
You return to camp at sunset for dinner and overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Transport: Nairobi to Masai Mara – Approx. 280 km | 5–6 hours
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Prideinn Mara Camp
Day 2
Full Day Game Drive – Masai Mara
After breakfast, you depart with picnic lunches for a full-day safari inside the reserve.
Your professional guide navigates open plains, riverbanks, and wildlife corridors in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, hyenas, and possibly leopards.
Lunch is enjoyed at a designated picnic site within the reserve, ensuring uninterrupted wildlife viewing.
The afternoon continues with extended game tracking and photography opportunities before returning to camp in the early evening for dinner and relaxation.
Transport: Game drives within reserve – Approx. 70–90 km | 6–8 hours game viewing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Prideinn Mara Camp
Day 3
Masai Mara – Nairobi
After breakfast at camp, you check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi.
The morning drive offers a final look at the rolling savannah plains before ascending back through the Rift Valley highlands.
You arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, marking the end of your short but immersive Big 5 safari Kenya experience, with drop-off at your hotel or airport.
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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| 01 Apr to 31 May | $1,430 | $930 | $850 | $740 | $720 | $680 |
| 01 Jun to 30 Jun | $1,520 | $1,060 | $950 | $870 | $840 | $800 |
| 01 Jul to 30 Sept | $2,240 | $1,530 | $1,480 | $1,320 | $1,330 | $1,240 |
| 01 Oct to 31 Oct | $1,750 | $1,290 | $1,180 | $1,100 | $1,070 | $1,030 |
| 01 Nov to 30 Nov | $1,660 | $1,160 | $1,080 | $970 | $950 | $910 |
| 01 Dec to 20 Dec | $1,750 | $1,290 | $1,180 | $1,100 | $1,070 | $1,030 |
| 21 Dec to 02 Jan 2027 | $2,240 | $1,530 | $1,480 | $1,320 | $1,330 | $1,240 |
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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| 01 Apr to 31 May | $1,190 | $810 | $770 | $680 | $680 | $640 |
| 01 Jun to 30 Jun | $1,270 | $930 | $870 | $800 | $790 | $760 |
| 01 July to 30 Sept | $2,000 | $1,410 | $1,400 | $1,260 | $1,280 | $1,200 |
| 01 Oct to 31 Oct | $1,500 | $1,160 | $1,100 | $1,040 | $1,020 | $990 |
| 01 Nov to 30 Nov | $1,420 | $1,040 | $1,000 | $910 | $910 | $870 |
| 01 Dec to 20 Dec | $1,500 | $1,160 | $1,100 | $1,040 | $1,020 | $990 |
| 21 Dec to 02 Jan 2027 | $2,000 | $1,410 | $1,400 | $1,260 | $1,280 | $1,200 |
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