Masai Mara 3-Day Safari: Private Wildlife Adventure with Cultural Experience

Embark on a 3-day private safari adventure in the Masai Mara, where you’ll witness diverse wildlife, encounter the Masai people, and enjoy the comfort of a private 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

NAIROBI – MASAI MARA (Appx: 265kms- 5 hrs)

Maasai Mara National Reserve - The land will get increasingly dramatic as we enter the Great Rift Valley escarpment. We’ll make stops along the way to refresh and view the impressive features of the escarpment.

Then we’ll head down to the valley floor, exploring the scenic features through Masai country, perhaps getting glimpses of the colorful herdsman along the way as we approach the reserve.

We should arrive at the Masai Mara at about lunchtime, which we’ll enjoy at our chosen accommodation.

Then, get ready for the awesome expanse and stirring wildlife populations of the great reserve. This is one of the world’s great eco-systems and unparalleled for its diversity of wildlife. Hunters and grazers, both large and small fill the sweeping hills and savannahs of the beautiful park.

Your first game drive will be an introduction to the numbers and variety of wildlife you’ll experience during your three days in the park.

FULL DAY – MASAI MARA

Maasai Mara National Reserve - We’ll be up early to view the park’s abundant wildlife, said to the densest of any park in the region. This will be a day of unlimited game drives over the golden fields and past the distinctive acacia trees adorning these plains.

Be on the lookout for Africa’s Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. The birdlife is also abundant, and should you be here during the season of the Great Migration (July – October), prepare yourself to witness the largest movement of animals on the planet.

Primarily made up of wildebeest and zebra, the migrating animals cross into the park by the thousands at the Mara River, also the site of hippos and waiting crocodiles. The potential drama here is inescapable as the streaming herds enter these lands for fresh grasses as the predators lie in wait.

Adding more richness to your Masai Mara experience, you can enjoy an optional visit to one of the local villages. There, you’ll meet the Maasai and see their lifestyle up close.

Another optional event is an early morning hot air balloon ride over the reserve. Take in the park below coming to life as the fields light up and the wildlife begin a new day on the savannah. A magnificent experience – just ask your driver/guide to set up either or both activities.

MASAI MARA – NAIROBI (265 kms – 5 hrs)

Maasai Mara National Reserve - After a leisurely breakfast at your lodge/camp, your dedicated driver guide will assist you with the checkout process and proceed to Nairobi – Kenya’s colorful capital city.

On the way, your guide will point out the Longonot extinct volcano which is a strato volcano located southeast of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. It is thought to have last erupted in the 1860s and its name is derived from the Maasai word Oloonong’ot, meaning “mountains of many spurs” or “steep ridges “. You can opt to drive via Naivasha for lunch/excursions at an extra cost or drive straight to Nairobi and pass by Kiambethu farm for the tea farm tour inclusive of a three-course buffet lunch (at an extra cost) OR drive straight back to the capital and later transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your back home.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
What's Not Included
    • Bottled & Soft Drinks
    • Items and services of a personal nature
    • Tips & Gratuities.
Additional Information

Embark on a personalized private tour of this wildlife reserve for a span of 3 days and 2 nights.

You’ll explore a region renowned for its remarkable landscapes and varied animal life. Here, it’s possible to see the Big 5 - eating, grazing or hunting, as they have been for countless years.

Meet and interact with the Masai people and experience their ancient traditions. There’s much to anticipate in this unique tour.

Convenient Departure from Nairobi: We provide a pick-up service from the airport, hotel or residence, with our comfortable and private 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Jeep at your disposal.

Your private driver/guide is proficient in English - alternative language options are available upon request.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Meander62835884485
Aug 7, 2024
Beat safari - It was amazing experience, the whole safari was great, we saw the big 5 and the ugly 5, as well as many more animals. We saw some that are rare and hard to see and we really enjoyed our stay in Masai Mara
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Alannab444
Jul 17, 2024
Highly recommend - We had a wonderful Masai Mara safari, everything was booked with Natural World Kenya Safaris. Mike Gitonga was very helpful and answered all our questions in the planning stages. Mbotte, our guide, picked us up in Nairobi and was very knowledgeable, about wildlife as well as geography, people & culture throughout the trip. He knows the Masai Mara park like the back of his hand. Even though it was a short trip, we feel we saw everything: so many animals as well as a variety of landscapes. Mbotte provided us with a unique and personalised safari. We highly recommend Mbotte and Natural World. We stayed at the Zebra Plains Mara Camp which exceeded our expectations and delicious food with vegetarian options at every meal.
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Brookeb953
Jul 6, 2024
Bucket List Trip - Trip: 4-DAY NAIROBI - AMBOSELI - TSAVO WEST - TSAVO EAST – MOMBASA We had an amazing trip, exceeding all expectations! We were a group of 9, 2 families with teen kids. We were picked up in Nairobi by 2 friendly and knowledgable guides, Ben and James. James was our group leader. He kept us organized and optimized our viewing opportunities - we saw A LOT of animals! We spent most of our time with our driver, Ben. He was very energetic, passionate, and knowledgeable. He did a great job of keeping our energy up ( we were all jet lagged) and shared all his knowledge on the parks, animals, the Masai, and Kenyan history. He was flexible in the pacing of the trip, willing to slow down or speed up based on our preferences. We loved all the hotels we stayed in, we mostly chose the highend options with the tent camping in Tsavo East. We are leaving with an even greater appreciation for the Kenyan people at the beautiful parks. Both the adults and kids had the time of our lives. Many thanks for a trip of a lifetime!
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Mptuk
Jun 28, 2024
Amazing Experience - This was my first safari & it was amazing from start to finish. My account manager, Fred, was quick to reply to any queries during the booking process.. I had some issues with my inbound flight which he & Mike (duty manager) worked around for me and Rama (safari guide) was extremely friendly and helpful throughout my time. The service I’d received from Fred before I arrived was so good, I already thought that if I did another safari, I’d do it with them. I actually met people on my flight who had been on multiple safari’s with this company & said the same thing. Having completed the safari, if I did another, I would definitely use this company again. On the safari, Rama was always keen to help me get the best chance of seeing animals, and the best views once we were close. I chose to stay at the Mara Maisha camp, which was lovely.
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Senvijaya
Jun 19, 2024
Women Travellers to Kenya Safari - It’s not so easy when you try looking for local tour operators to do your booking as per your interest. Natural World Safari planner - FRED had made a personalized trip for women travelers (mother & daughter) ensuring safety, excellent tour guide and best luxury resorts for our stay. In order to save time, FRED had arranged flights to & from Safari. FRED was our contact person from start to end. FRED was in touch with us all throughout our journey from airport to airport. Day 1 - Amboseli stayed in Sentrim Amboseli camp Day 2 - Navaisha stayed in Naivasha Crescent camp Day 3 & 4 - Masai Mara stayed in Fig Tree resort Day 5 - Nairobi Fred had customized this plan meticulously for us and deputed his highly rated tour guide HUMPHRY having good knowledge of Safari and all routes to reach any spot while on game drive. He is very humble & respected us and we felt safe in the tour. He was well connected with fellow drivers for game drive and ensured we carry good experience. Safari had binoculars, WiFi, water bottles to keep you hydrated. From breakfast, lunch & dinner was arranged by natural world’s safari. They provided us good packed lunch boxes to enjoy Bush Lunch. Our tour guide HUMPHREY accommodated our instant plans like Hot air baloon, shopping for crafts during the journey and even arranging a good spot to have Bush Lunch. Before ending our trip; FRED had arranged coffee farm tour followed by a fine dine in lunch before we get dropped to airport. I highly recommend this tour operators to anyone planning to visit Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda…as they have local offices in all places.
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Marucat2013
May 22, 2024
Serious company with very experienced staff, everything was excellent. - Excellent attention to every detail. Mike Gitonga was the one who put together the entire tour for us and attended to our requirements. The driver was Prince, also excellent throughout the course.
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Tobias
Apr 21, 2024
Was very good, you can book here quietly. Was very good, you can book here quietly - Was very good, you can easily book here Great driver, we saw many beautiful things, lions, rhino, antelope, elephants, crocodile, hippos, it is a great company
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Tamiress637
Apr 18, 2024
Best experience ever! - This was one of the most amazing experience of my life. The Safari was incredible, the Safari Driver Guide James was so thoughtful and explained so many things during the trip, a very ell prepared professional that made this whole experience even more amazing. The hotel was very good as well and all the staff very helpful and warm. My trip included 4 days in Diani after the Masai Mara Safari, and it was just amazing being there. A have to say, specially about the Safari Specialist Fred that organized everything according to my needs and my schedule, is amazing how he was always taking care of everything and available in case of need. Also he was really looking after me the whole time I was in Kenya, thank you so much to Natural World, the best company I could've asked for.
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Jodibs1848hp
Apr 11, 2024
Loved it! - We had a fantastic time exploring the Savanna! We loved our drivers and we were so well taken care of. The place we stayed was gorgeous and we were able to watch the animal come to the watering hole while we ate our meals. Fantastic!
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185delwynd
Aug 5, 2024
Very poor service ,don't use this company there are plenty of others. - We paid over 6000 NZ dollars for this trip. Which in itself is fine if worth it. NOT. Hardly any replies to emails by the company. Finally got a reply 10 days before travelling. The day of pick up we were informed that we were being picked up in a car not a 4X4, as on itinerary and will be transferred to 4X4 later. We were in the car for 9 hours and on the roughest gravel roads imaginable. The trip was meant to be 5 hours not 9. We were not offered water or food during this time. Which was also gauranted on the itinerary. Very poor health and safety in the heat. We finally got to the transfer point and drove the last 10 km in the 4X4. The driver did not want to take us on an evening safari ride as there wasn't a lot of time but we insisted and had 1.5 hours that evening which is the best experience Elephants, lions, zebras, etc It was an easy ride and the driver didn't have to do anything as it was the time of the night animals are out The next morning with the same driver we left early for a full day. We had the same driver who did not speak basically any English hardly at all and every time we asked about animals or anything he was nodded and laughed. Very frustrating when wanting to learn about the environment etc. He basically followed other drivers all day or took phone calls to say where to go. This was disappointing as an English speaking guide was guaranteed. The packed lunch was seriously bad Cooked chicken in heat in a vehicle for 6 hours. Not good. Didn't see the animals as expected. And I do understand that not all animals are seen all the time. Just disappointed. The next morning the driver took us to another hotel and swapped to another driver to be taken into Nairobi. This driver James was an amazing guide who spoke English so well and we saw as many animals on the way back as on the safari .James was knowledgeable and very informative . If you go on this trip ask for James only. The manager when we complained about the 9 hour trip without food and water told us that it was in the past so leave it there. SERIOUSLY We paid for a luxury trip which includee the top accommodation We stayed at the Mara River Camp. This is so far from luxury. The food was substandard. The accommodation was not good. And not lockable so all of your belongings are unsafe in the tent for the time you are gone. TOTALLY POOR SERVICE NATURAL WORLD TOURS FOR OUR 3 DAY 2 NIGHT LUXURY MASI MARA SAFARI TRIP. Trip of a lifetime turned sour.
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