Short Masai Mara Tours from the Nairobi Location of Your Choice
Answer the call of the wild on this 3-day Masai Mara safari, designed for travelers eager to witness Africa’s most celebrated predators in their natural domain. Departing from any Nairobi location of your choice—hotel, residence, or airport—this short yet immersive journey takes you deep into the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s premier wildlife sanctuary and one of the greatest game-viewing destinations on Earth.
Within just three days, you’ll experience thrilling game drives across vast golden savannahs where wildlife roams freely and every moment brings the promise of an unforgettable encounter.
Big Cat Encounters – The Mara at Its Best
The Masai Mara is world-renowned for its exceptionally high density of big cats, making it the ultimate destination for predator sightings. During this safari, you have excellent chances to encounter:
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Lions – large prides lounging on the plains, hunting at dawn or dusk
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Leopards – often spotted resting in acacia trees along riverbanks
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Cheetahs – frequently seen scanning the open savannah or sprinting after prey
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Spotted Hyenas – highly active scavengers and skilled hunters
These predators thrive in the Mara due to abundant prey and open landscapes—ideal for photography and close observation.
Abundant Wildlife Beyond the Big Cats
In addition to predators, the Masai Mara is teeming with plains game and iconic African wildlife, including:
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African Elephants – roaming in family herds
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Cape Buffalo – often found in large groups
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Masai Giraffes – gracefully moving across the plains
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Plains Zebras – grazing in vast numbers
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Wildebeest – resident herds year-round and millions during migration season
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Hippos & Nile Crocodiles – seen in the Mara River
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Antelope Species – impala, topi, eland, hartebeest, and gazelles
Birdlife & Scenic Landscapes
The Masai Mara is also a birding paradise with over 450 bird species, including:
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Secretary birds, kori bustards, and ostriches
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Fish eagles, vultures, and raptors
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Colorful rollers, hornbills, and bee-eaters
All this unfolds against dramatic backdrops of rolling savannahs, winding rivers, acacia woodlands, and endless skies.
Why This 3-Day Masai Mara Safari?
✔ Perfect for travelers with limited time
✔ High probability of big cat sightings
✔ Short travel time from Nairobi
✔ Multiple game drives in a top wildlife reserve
✔ Private or small-group safari options
✔ Ideal for photographers and first-time safari-goers
| 3 Days Masai Mara Trip summary: | |||
| Destination: | Masai Mara National Reserve | ||
| Duration: | 3 days/2 nights | ||
| Operation: | Private tour departs daily from Nairobi airport, hotel or residence. | ||
| Travel mode: | By road in a standard 4X4 Safari Landcruiser jeep. | ||
| Activities: | Game drives | ||
| Safari Highlights: | Big cats (Lion, cheetah & Leopard) | ||
| Big 5 of Africa (Lion, Elephant, Bufallo, Leopard & Rhino). | |||
| Wildebeest Migration (Jul-Oct). Indigenous Maasai culture. | |||
| A wide array of wildlife. | |||
| Breathtaking landscapes. | |||
| Incredible diversity of bird life. | |||
| Accommodation: | Choose from Masai Mara Economy, Comfort, Luxury & Superior Luxury Lodges and tented camps | ||
| Optional Extras in the Mara: | Masai Mara hot air balloon safari: US$ 460 Per person | ||
| Masai Village visit: US$ 25 per person | |||
| Bush dining: Bush breakfast, Lunch or sundowner (extra cost) | |||
| Night games (at extra cost) – possible in the conservancies. | |||
| Horse riding (extra cost) at selected safari lodges / camps. | |||
| Walking safari (extra cost) at selected safari lodges / camps. | |||
| Tree planting | |||
| Possible alternative: | For those short on time,- we have the 3 Days Masai Mara Flight safari option and if on a budget, our 3 Days Masai Mara group joining safari would be a prefect fit. | ||
| Safari extensions: | After a thrilling Masai Mara safari, you may opt to flight direct to Diani beach for your beach holiday (at extra cost) instead of driving back to Nairobi). | ||
| You may as well combine your Masai Mara safari with other Kenya’s best wildlife parks Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East & West National Parks, Lake Nakuru National Park, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Samburu National Reserve e.t.c. | |||
| For those looking looking for an immersive safari experience, explore our combined Kenya & Tanzania safari tours. | |||
| Day: | Description | ||
| Day 1 | Drive to Masai Mara, Sunset Game Drive. 250-300Km (5-6Hrs drive) | ||
| Day 2 | Full day in the Mara on game drives | ||
| Day 3 | Drive to Nairobi (5-6Hrs drive) | ||
All-Inclusive: Your 3-day Maasai Mara safari includes park entrance fees, game drives, accommodations and meals.
Your Guide: For your 3-day Masai journey, you’ll be guided, hosted and looked after by your own experienced driver/guide.
Customize Your Holiday: If you’d like to customize your safari or have any special desires, please let us know. We’re here to make your safari wishes come true.
A Short Safari That Delivers Big Moments
From a lion pride surveying the plains to a cheetah on the hunt and a leopard draped across an acacia branch, this 3-day Masai Mara Big Cats Safari delivers unforgettable wildlife encounters in one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes—all within a perfectly timed escape from Nairobi.
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