3-Day Private Safari to the Mara
This 3-Day Private Safari to the Mara is designed for travelers seeking an exclusive and personalized wildlife experience in Kenya’s most iconic safari destination, the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Perfect for couples, families, photographers, or travelers with limited time, this safari combines comfort, privacy, and exceptional game viewing in a short but highly rewarding itinerary.
Starting from Nairobi, you travel through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley escarpment before arriving in the vast plains of the Mara, home to Africa’s highest concentration of wildlife.
Accompanied by your private professional safari guide and traveling in a comfortable pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle, you enjoy flexible game drives tailored to your pace and interests while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and countless other species.
The safari offers an immersive Kenya wildlife experience with carefully selected accommodation, excellent photography opportunities, and the exclusivity of private travel.
Whether you are visiting Kenya for a short holiday or seeking a premium safari escape, this tour delivers authentic African safari experiences within just three unforgettable days.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
This safari is perfect for:
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Couples looking for a private romantic safari getaway.
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Families seeking a personalized wildlife holiday.
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Travelers visiting Kenya with limited time available.
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First-time safari travelers wanting a classic Kenya safari experience.
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Wildlife photographers needing flexible game drive schedules.
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Luxury travelers preferring private guided safari experiences.
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Anyone wanting to experience the Big Five in a short safari.
Why This Safari Best
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Private safari experience with exclusive vehicle and guide.
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Visits Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve.
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Excellent chance to spot the Big Five in a short timeframe.
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Flexible game drives based on your interests and pace.
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Comfortable road transfers in a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle.
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Ideal for short holidays or weekend safari escapes.
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Spectacular Great Rift Valley scenery during travel.
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Excellent wildlife photography opportunities throughout the safari.
Tour Highlights
Private guided safari throughout the journey.
Extensive game drives inside Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Search for lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes, and cheetahs.
Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley.
Stay in carefully selected safari accommodation.
Flexible safari pace ideal for couples, families, and photographers.
Experience one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations.
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Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Minimum age of 3 years
The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
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Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or airport in Nairobi, followed by departure toward the spectacular Maasai Mara National Reserve.
The journey takes you through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a brief stop at the viewpoint for panoramic photography before continuing through Narok town toward the reserve.
Arrive at your safari lodge or camp in time for lunch and relaxation before heading out for your first afternoon game drive.
Explore the rolling savannah plains as your guide begins tracking wildlife including elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, buffaloes, and large predators such as lions and cheetahs.
Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Transport: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle | Nairobi to Masai Mara | Approx. 280 km | 5-6 hours
Accommodation Option A
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
day_2
Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve Experience
Accommodation Option A
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
day_3
Masai Mara to Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before departing the Masai Mara for your journey back to Nairobi.
Take in the final scenic views of Kenya’s beautiful countryside as you travel through Narok and the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
Arrive back in Nairobi in the afternoon where you will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred to the airport depending on your onward travel plans.
Your safari concludes having experienced one of Africa’s greatest wildlife adventures in just three memorable days.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Transport: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle | Masai Mara to Nairobi | Approx. 280 km | 5-6 hours
Accommodation Option A
No accommodation (End of the tour)
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
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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.
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