3 Days Masai Mara Safari – Zebra Plains Mara Camp
This 3 Days Masai Mara Safari is crafted for travelers who want immersive wildlife viewing paired with stylish mid-range tented comfort.
You will explore the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, home to the Big 5 and one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems.
Your stay at Zebra Plains Mara Camp places you close to prime wildlife corridors, maximizing your time inside the reserve.
With flexible transport options,either a pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser for superior off-road access or a pop-up roof safari minivan for budget efficiency,this safari balances comfort, value, and authentic adventure.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Couples seeking a stylish short safari
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Honeymooners wanting a romantic tented experience
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Families preferring mid-range comfort
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First-time Kenya safari travelers
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Seniors wanting manageable driving distances
Why This Safari Works (Brief List)
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Efficient Nairobi–Mara route minimizes travel fatigue
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Two major wildlife viewing windows maximize sightings
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Camp located near productive game-drive zones
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Flexible vehicle options to control pricing
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Short duration without compromising Big 5 exposure
Tour Highlights
Big 5 safari experience in Masai Mara
Scenic Great Rift Valley drive
Full-day immersive game drive
Stylish tented stay at Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Optional Maasai village visit
Privately guided safari flexibility
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Minimum age of 1 year
The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.
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 with a scenic viewpoint stop.
The landscape gradually shifts from highland farms to rolling savannah as you continue via Narok town toward the Masai Mara region, arriving in time for lunch at camp.
In the afternoon, you head into the reserve for your first game drive.
The golden evening light enhances wildlife viewing opportunities as elephants graze, giraffes browse, and predators begin to stir.
After sunset, you return to camp for dinner and overnight stay in your comfortable tented accommodation.
Transport: Nairobi to Masai Mara – Approx. 280 km | 5–6 hours
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 2
Full Day Game Drive – Masai Mara
After breakfast, you depart with picnic lunches for a full-day safari adventure inside the reserve.
Your guide tracks wildlife across open plains, riverbanks, and acacia woodlands where lions, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, and possibly leopards may be spotted.
Lunch is enjoyed at a designated picnic site within the reserve, allowing uninterrupted wildlife immersion.
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
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 3
Masai Mara – Nairobi
After breakfast at camp, you check out and begin the scenic drive back to Nairobi.
The early morning departure offers a final look at the rolling savannah plains before ascending back through the Great Rift Valley.
You arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, marking the end of your immersive yet time-efficient Kenya safari tour, 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 )
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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| Jan- June | $1,430 | $960 | $870 | $770 | $760 | $710 |
| July-Dec | $2,260 | $1,590 | $1,520 | $1,370 | $1,370 | $1,300 |
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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| Jan- June | $1,190 | $840 | $790 | $710 | $710 | $670 |
| July-Dec | $2,020 | $1,470 | $1,440 | $1,310 | $1,320 | $1,250 |