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Top 15 3-Day Safaris in Masai Mara

112 tours  ·  from $187

This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying into Nairobi: 15 3-day safaris in Masai Mara worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining - Key points at a glance
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3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining

1.3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · from $540Our pick

Spend two nights in the Maasai Mara on a budget group safari from Nairobi. You’ll take two short game drives and one full-day drive, with chances to see the Big Five, hippos, crocodiles, and migrating wildebeest. A Maasai village visit is also available on the second night. Groups are capped at eight.

“It was not a great start. I had to call the operator multiple times in order to be picked up - had I not reached out, I don't think I would've been picked up - that took 30-45 minutes from scheduled pick-up time - I even received a notification a Read more”

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From Nairobi: 3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari - Day one: Rift Valley views and a 4:00 p.m. game drive
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From Nairobi: 3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari

2.From Nairobi: 3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 394 reviews · 3 days · from $199

Spend three days in the Maasai Mara with a small group of seven or eight, traveling in a 4x4 with a pop-up roof. You’ll enjoy a sunset drive, a full-day search for the Big Five, private tent accommodation, and optional Maasai village and hot-air-balloon visits. Guides such as Sammy, Castro, Paul, and Samuel are known for sharp animal spotting.

“Our guide, Mr. Samuel, was extremely warm and friendly. His explanations were very professional and patient, and he always answered all of our questions in detail. He did his best to take us to see as many animals as possible, which made the safari experience truly enjoyable. The tent accommodation was better than expected — the bedsheets and blankets were clean, hot water was reliably available in the evenings, and the food was quite good. The kitchen staff were also very welcoming and kind. I would especially like to mention Mr. Thoya from the company, who was incredibly friendly and attentive. He regularly checked in with me to see whether…”

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3 Days Gamedrive Safari In Masai Mara From Nairobi - Day two: the main safari day
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3 Days Gamedrive Safari In Masai Mara From Nairobi

3.3 Days Gamedrive Safari In Masai Mara From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $555

Travel from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara for three game-drive days, including a full day near the Mara River and Serengeti border. You’ll share a group of up to eight, sleep in a self-contained tent, and eat included meals. Guides such as Kevin and Khalifa are praised for sharp animal spotting and calm driving.

“The right amount of safari time. The camp grounds are clean with good food quality (no wifi, specific hours for electricity, 24/7 hot water, and very very friendly staff). Our guide [Kevin] was smart, professional, easy-going, and really energetic about us having a good time.”

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3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi - Nairobi to the Great Rift Valley viewpoint
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3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi

4.3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · from $196

Spend three days traveling from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara, with sunset and full-day game drives, a Rift Valley stop, buffet meals, and two nights in ensuite tents. Small vehicle groups can number up to seven, though the wider departure may reach 48 people. Guides such as Robert, Samuel, and Ambrose have earned strong praise.

“We upgraded to a Land Cruiser/Jamba Mara accommodations and didn’t regret a thing. The Jambo Mara was a huge step up from the basic tent camp offered. While it wasn’t quite a 3 star hotel, the staff was amazing, food was good, and the room were very cool glass houses. We also chose to pay $20/person to visit the Masai tribe. This was a must do in my opinion. Outstanding cultural experience. Regarding the game viewing, we got very lucky the 1st evening and saw a ton of animals. I was concerned we’d be bored the next day. That couldn’t have been further from the truth. Sooo many amazing animals.…”

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3 Day Masai Mara Safari - The first afternoon in the Masai Mara
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3 Day Masai Mara Safari

5.3 Day Masai Mara Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $929

Travel from Nairobi to the Masai Mara in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with an experienced driver-guide such as Simon Peter. See the Great Rift Valley, search for lions and other Big Five animals, stay two nights at Mara Simba Lodge, and return to Nairobi or the airport on day three.

“Wow! The excursion was spectacular! Looking for and finding so many animals was thrilling! Our driver and guide, Simon Peter, was outstanding! He was sooo knowledgeable, pleasant and fun! Our safari vehicle was comfortable and enjoyableRead more”

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3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep - Leaving Nairobi and stopping at the Great Rift Valley
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3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep

6.3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $221

Spend three days traveling from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara in a Land Cruiser Jeep, with game drives, a Rift Valley stop, two nights in a tented camp, and meals included. Guides such as Sammy, Albert, Ronaldo, and James have led the safari. Airport pickup is available, but park fees and the optional Maasai village visit cost extra.

“Maasai Mara is incredible. 10/10. Totally worth going. Saw the most amazing animals and scenery. And our driver James was very good - very knowledgeable and friendly. Perfect Safaris - 2/10. Everything was delayed from the pick up (was 90 mins late). I was taken to the wrRead more”

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3 days masai mara safari from Nairobi - The first afternoon in Maasai Mara
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3 days masai mara safari from Nairobi

7.3 days masai mara safari from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $600

Spend three days traveling from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara in a small group of up to eight. Ride in a pop-top safari van, enjoy several game drives, and stay two nights in a full-board tented camp. Guides such as Richard and Edwin focus on finding the Big Five. A Maasai village visit and hot-air balloon ride are optional extras.

“We throughly enjoyed our visit and our guide Edwin was friendly, knowledgeable and done his utmost for us to see the Big5 and beyond 😊 The Basic Camp we chose was clean but unfortunately we couldn’t stay as it didn’t provide WiFi. We found this disappointing, as mosRead more”

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3 days Masai Mara on Private 4x4 Land Cruiser - Day two: the main game-drive day
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3 days Masai Mara on Private 4×4 Land Cruiser

8.3 days Masai Mara on Private 4×4 Land Cruiser

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $3,360

Travel from Nairobi to the Masai Mara in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with an English-speaking guide such as George, Peter, or John. Expect Rift Valley views, early game drives, park fees, meals, and a choice of economy, comfort, or luxury lodging. The private format lets you set the pace and focus on the animals you most want to see.

“We just came back from a 3 days Safari to the Masai Mara with my family, and we couldn’t be happier that we choose to do it on the low season. Our tent was beyond my wildest dreams-- luxurious, with all the finishing touches that made us Read more”

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3 Day Masai Mara Budget Joining Safari on 4×4 - Daily Departures - Day 1: Nairobi, the Rift Valley, and an evening in the Mara
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9.3 Day Masai Mara Budget Joining Safari on 4×4 – Daily Departures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $533

Spend three days traveling from Nairobi to Maasai Mara in a shared 4x4 with a group of up to 15. You’ll stop at the Great Rift Valley, enjoy evening and full-day game drives, sleep in a self-contained tent, and search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and other wildlife. Guides such as Dickson, Solomon, Evans, and Wilson have earned special praise for their driving and animal-spotting skills.

“We saw all the animals and it was an unforgettable experience. I was very satisfied and would definitely like to repeat this adventure again.”

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Masai Mara 3 Day Safari | Private 4WD Jeep Tour - Day 2: A full day among the Mara’s animals
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Masai Mara 3 Day Safari | Private 4WD Jeep Tour

10.Masai Mara 3 Day Safari | Private 4WD Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $2,120

Spend three days and two nights on a private Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi. Your English-speaking driver-guide collects you at 7:00 am in a 4WD Land Cruiser, takes you through the Great Rift Valley, and leads game drives in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, leopards, and migrating wildebeest. A Maasai visit is also available.

“At US$1,000 per person, this tour offered by Natural World Kenya, was the most expensive of all Masai Mara tours listed on Viator. Still, I booked it because I wanted to stay at the high-quality accommodation that they advertised. They were sRead more”

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3-Day Masai Mara Jeep Safari - Leaving Nairobi for the Great Rift Valley
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3-Day Masai Mara Jeep Safari

11.3-Day Masai Mara Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · from $980

Travel from Nairobi to the Masai Mara in a modified safari vehicle, with pickup, full-board lodging, park fees, and a group capped at six. You’ll stop at the Great Rift Valley, take afternoon and full-day game drives, visit the Mara River, and return to Nairobi on day three. Guides such as George and Titus are praised for their wildlife spotting and driving skills.

“The safari was very good, we saw all the big five and many more. The agency was Bencia and we stayed in Rhino Camp. The vehicle was quite old and we had bad luck because it broke down for 3 hours during the all-day game drive in the park so we had few hours than planned.”

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Masai Mara 3 Days Luxury Tented Safari - Day 2: The main wildlife day in the Maasai Mara
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Masai Mara 3 Days Luxury Tented Safari

12.Masai Mara 3 Days Luxury Tented Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $1,449

Travel privately from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara, crossing the Great Rift Valley and reaching camp for lunch. Expect afternoon and morning game drives, meals, a poolside break, and a guide assigned by Explorer Kenya. Past guests especially praised guides such as John Kariuki, Sammy, Samuel Ndungu, and Antony, though guide assignment is not guaranteed.

“We just finished a 3-day safari in Taita Hills and Tsavo East, and it was incredible. We saw lions, elephants, giraffes—you name it. The lodges were great and the whole experience was smooth and unforgettable.”

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3 Days Masai Mara Safari Group Joining (Daily Departures) - Day two: a full Mara River wildlife day
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3 Days Masai Mara Safari Group Joining (Daily Departures)

13.3 Days Masai Mara Safari Group Joining (Daily Departures)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $642

You’ll travel from Nairobi to the Masai Mara in a group of no more than seven, with meals, camp accommodation, afternoon and sunrise game drives, a Mara River visit, and an optional Maasai village stop. The trip begins at 7:00 am in central Nairobi and returns by about 4:00 pm on day three.

“The tour exceeded my expectations. We spent 1.5 days up close with so many animals in the Maasai Mara safari. I thought we’d be far away from animals and had bought binoculars to prepare for the trip but I didn’t really need them sinRead more”

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3 Days Mara Jambo Shared Safari Adventure - Jambo Mara Lodge and the two-night stay
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3 Days Mara Jambo Shared Safari Adventure

14.3 Days Mara Jambo Shared Safari Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $962

You’ll travel from Nairobi to Kenya’s Maasai Mara in a shared group of up to 15, with a driver-guide, two nights at Jambo Mara Lodge, daily meals, bottled water, and game drives. Expect a scenic Rift Valley stop, Big Five viewing opportunities, a Mara River visit, and an optional Maasai village stop before returning to Nairobi.

“It's the best tour, I did not have much expectation. The food varity is a bit limited, but still good. Our guide/driver was amazing kept us safe at all times.”

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3 days 2 nights budget group safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve - Day 2: Eight hours among Mara wildlife
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3 days 2 nights budget group safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve

15.3 days 2 nights budget group safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · from $195Best value

Spend three days and two nights traveling from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve in a shared pop-top safari van. You’ll see the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, search for the Big Five, visit the Mara River, and camp near the reserve. Peter is a guide worth requesting if available. Park fees and the optional Maasai village visit cost extra.

“Nice tour but very dishonest operator. The operator promised to arrange my transfer to the airport for a fee but did not do so. When I contacted her, she said to get my own ride and she’d pay for it remotely. When I arrived, she refused both mine and the taxi drivers calls, leaving me responsible for the payment”

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