4 Days 3 Nights Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi – Mara Olodare Camp (Extended Big 5 Experience)
This 4 Days 3 Nights Masai Mara Safari is designed for travelers who want more time inside the reserve to maximize wildlife encounters and enjoy a relaxed safari rhythm.
With three nights at Mara Olodare Camp, you benefit from extended access to the Masai Mara National Reserve, allowing deeper exploration of predator territories and river ecosystems.
Starting and ending in Nairobi, this safari offers flexible transport options: a pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser for superior comfort and off-road performance, or a pop-up roof safari minivan for cost-effective travel.
The additional night significantly improves your chances of witnessing prime Big 5 safari moments while maintaining excellent value.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Travelers wanting extended time in the Masai Mara
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Wildlife enthusiasts and photographers
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Couples, friends, and families
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Budget-conscious travelers seeking a longer Big 5 safari
Why This Safari Works (Strategic Summary)
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Three nights increase predator tracking opportunities
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Balanced pacing with morning and afternoon game drives
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Camp location offers efficient park access
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Flexible vehicle choice for comfort or value
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Higher wildlife sighting probability than shorter safaris
Tour Highlights
Extended Big 5 safari experience
Scenic Great Rift Valley drive
Full-day and split game drives
Sunrise and sunset savannah photography
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Budget-friendly stay at Mara Olodare Camp
Optional Maasai cultural visit
Tour Map
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget 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.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari begins with early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or residence.
Drive southwest through the Great Rift Valley escarpment, pausing briefly at a scenic viewpoint before continuing via Narok town toward the Masai Mara plains.
Arrive at Mara Olodare Camp in time for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve where elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and possibly lions roam freely across the open savannah.
Return to camp at sunset for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Transport:
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Route: Nairobi → Masai Mara
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Distance: Approx. 260 km
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Drive Time: 5.5 – 6.5 hours
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Vehicle Option: Pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser OR Pop-up roof Safari Minivan
Accommodation
Mara Olodare
Day 2
Full Day Game Drives in Masai Mara
After an early breakfast, depart with packed picnic lunches for a full-day safari exploration.
Today offers strong potential to encounter the Big 5 safari species , lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino , alongside cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and large plains game herds.
Your guide will explore multiple wildlife-rich zones, including riverine areas and open grasslands, adjusting based on animal movement patterns.
After a picnic lunch inside the reserve, continue afternoon game drives before returning to Mara Olodare Camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner
Transport:
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Full-day game drives inside Masai Mara
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Estimated drive distance: 80–120 km
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Vehicle: Same selected option (4x4 Land Cruiser OR Safari Minivan)
Accommodation
Mara Olodare
Day 3
Morning & Afternoon Game Drives
Start with an early sunrise game drive when predators are most active and lighting conditions are ideal for photography.
The extended stay increases your chances of observing hunting behavior and dramatic wildlife interactions.
Return to camp for breakfast and relaxation before heading out again for an afternoon game drive exploring different sectors of the reserve.
This slower pace allows deeper immersion and maximizes wildlife exposure before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport:
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Morning & afternoon game drives
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Estimated drive distance: 60–100 km
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Vehicle: Same selected option (4x4 Land Cruiser OR Safari Minivan)
Accommodation
Mara Olodare
Day 4
Masai Mara – Nairobi
After breakfast at camp, check out and begin the journey back to Nairobi.
Drive through Narok town and the scenic Great Rift Valley, enjoying your final views of Kenya’s countryside landscapes.
Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, concluding your 4 Days 3 Nights Masai Mara safari adventure filled with remarkable wildlife encounters.
Meals: Breakfast
Transport:
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Route: Masai Mara → Nairobi
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Distance: Approx. 260 km
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Drive Time: 5.5 – 6.5 hours
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Vehicle: Pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser OR Pop-up roof Safari Minivan
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 | $1,630 | $1,080 | $930 | $840 | $800 | $750 |
| July-Dec | $2,220 | $1,560 | $1,400 | $1,270 | $1,230 | $1,170 |
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 | $1,310 | $930 | $830 | $760 | $740 | $700 |
| July-Dec | $1,890 | $1,390 | $1,290 | $1,190 | $1,160 | $1,120 |