3-Day Masai Mara Great Migration & Big 5 Safari Itinerary
- 3 days
- Kenya
- From $757
Experience the thrill of the Masai Mara on this 3-Day Masai Mara Great Migration & Big 5 Safari Tour, This Tour is ideal for travelers seeking epic wildlife moments in just a few days or a weekend. It is timed around the legendary Great Migration, and it provides a great opportunity for Big Five game viewing. Witness massive herds crossing the Mara River (July to October), spot lions, elephants, and cheetahs in action, and unwind at a comfortable lodge bordering the savannah.
Activities and Transportation
- Activities: game drives & boat trip
- Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
- Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
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Tour Features
Accommodations
Mid-range
Midrange options are a favorite for most of our travelers. These lodges and tented camps offer a comfortable stay with all the essentials—private bathrooms, hot showers, good meals, and attentive service. You’ll find them in beautiful locations, often inside or near the national parks, with cozy lounges, scenic views, and even swimming pools in some places. They strike a perfect balance between cost and comfort, ideal for couples, families, and small groups looking for a relaxed but authentic experience.
Luxury
Luxury safaris are all about elegance, exclusivity, and exceptional service. These lodges and tented camps provide everything you’d expect from a 5-star resort—gourmet meals, spa treatments, private decks, plunge pools, and breathtaking views over the savannah. Many are located in private conservancies, meaning fewer vehicles and more intimate wildlife encounters. If you’re celebrating a honeymoon, anniversary, or simply want the best of the best, this is for you.
Budget
Budget accommodations are for travelers who want to experience the magic of safari without breaking the bank. These are clean, safe, and simple options like basic lodges or permanent tented camps with shared or private bathrooms. Meals are home-style, and the atmosphere is often social and laid-back. It’s a great choice for backpackers, students, or anyone who values adventure over amenities.
Day 1
Nairobi To Maasai Mara NR
Your adventure begins with a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley, where you’ll stop for panoramic views and photos. Arrive at your lodge or camp in the Masai Mara in time for lunch. In the afternoon, venture out on your first game drive—watch lions lounging in the golden grass, herds of wildebeest sweeping across the plains, and elephants meandering near riverbanks. Return to your midrange lodge for dinner and overnight under the stars.
Midrange Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
A Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara National Reserve
Luxury Accommodation
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara National Reserve
Budget Accommodation
Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Budget tented camp located just outside the Masai Mara National Reserve
Main Destination
Best Time To Visit
June to October and January to February
Best Weather
June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)
High Season
December to March and July to October (Busy)
Activities
- Photo at the Great Rift Valley view point
- Afternoon Game drive in Masai Mara
- Overnight at your select Accommodation
Day 2
Full Day Maasai Mara NR
Rise before dawn for an optional hot air balloon safari, soaring above the Mara as wildlife stirs below and the sky turns amber. After landing, enjoy a bush breakfast before rejoining your guide for a full-day game drive. Around midday, pause for a picnic lunch in the wild beneath a flat-topped acacia tree—an unforgettable moment in the heart of the savannah. Continue your search for the Big Five, cheetahs on the hunt, and the dramatic crossings during migration season (July–October).
Midrange Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
A Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara National Reserve
Luxury Accommodation
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara National Reserve
Budget Accommodation
Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Budget tented camp located just outside the Masai Mara National Reserve
Main Destination
Best Time To Visit
June to October and January to February
Best Weather
June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)
High Season
December to March and July to October (Busy)
Activities
- Optional Early Morning Balloon Safari
- Full Day Game drive in Masai Mara
- Overnight at your select Accommodation
Day 3
Masai Mara NR to Nairobi
Enjoy a short morning game drive to catch the early wildlife activity as light spills over the horizon. After breakfast, begin your journey back to Nairobi with stops along the way. Arrive in the late afternoon, carrying home unforgettable memories from Kenya’s most diverse and breathtaking landscapes. Drop off will be at the Airport or Hotel in Nairobi.
If you will be having alate a late flight back home or if you will be staying at a Hotel in Nairobi we can arrange a late Lunch or Dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi.
Accommodation
No accommodation (End of tour)
Main Destination
Nairobi
Activities
- Early Morning Game drive in Amboseli
- Transfer to Nairobi (City)
- Optional Lunch or Dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant
Important to know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 3 are free.
Midrange Accommodation Rates
Rates Per Person
Low Season (April, May, and 1st November – 20th December)
- Solo$1,398
- 2 People$906
- 3 People$805
- 4 people$741
- 5 people$686
- 6 People$641
Mid Season (January, February, March, and June )
- Solo$1,398
- 2 People$906
- 3 People$805
- 4 people$741
- 5 people$686
- 6 People$641
High Season (July, August, September, October, December 21st – January 3rd)
- Solo$2,091
- 2 People$1,450
- 3 People$1,375
- 4 people$1,233
- 5 people$1,231
- 6 People$1,161
Luxury Accommodation Rates
Rates Per Person
Low Season (April, May, and 1st November – 20th December)
- Solo$1,934
- 2 People$1,315
- 3 People$1,255
- 4 people$1,115
- 5 people$1,120
- 6 People$1,048
Mid Season (January, February, March, and June )
- Solo$1,934
- 2 People$1,315
- 3 People$1,255
- 4 people$1,115
- 5 people$1,120
- 6 People$1,048
High Season (July, August, September, October, December 21st – January 3rd)
- Solo$2,633
- 2 People$1,778
- 3 People$1,797
- 4 people$1,579
- 5 people$1,630
- 6 People$1,511
Budget Accommodations Rates
Rates Per Person
Low Season (April, May, and 1st November – 20th December)
- Solo$1,178
- 2 People$757
- 3 People$631
- 4 people$584
- 5 people$523
- 6 People$491
Mid Season (January, February, March, and June )
- Solo$1,178
- 2 People$757
- 3 People$631
- 4 people$584
- 5 people$523
- 6 People$491
High Season (July, August, September, October, December 21st – January 3rd)
- Solo$1,548
- 2 People$1,080
- 3 People$947
- 4 people$864
- 5 people$827
- 6 People$791
Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals and Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
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Tour Cost
Midrange Accommodation
High Season (July, August, September, October, December 21st – January 3rd)
- 2 People$1443
- 4 people$1233
- 6 People$1161
Luxury Accommodation
High Season (July, August, September, October, December 21st – January 3rd)
- 2 People$1778
- 4 people$1579
- 6 People$1511
Budget Accommodation
High Season (July, August, September, October, December 21st – January 3rd)
- 2 People$1080
- 4 people$864
- 6 People$791