3-Day The Famous Mara – Mid-Range Safari Tour
The 3-Day The Famous Mara – Mid-Range Safari is the perfect safari for travelers seeking an authentic wildlife experience within a short timeframe.
This carefully designed Kenya safari takes you to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, home to some of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife concentrations and breathtaking landscapes.
Travel comfortably from Nairobi in either a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or a pop-up roof safari minivan, allowing excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities throughout your journey.
The Masai Mara offers unmatched game viewing, including opportunities to encounter the Big Five, lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino,as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and countless bird species.
This safari is ideal for first-time visitors, couples, families, photographers, and anyone looking to experience the very best of Kenya’s wildlife in a short but rewarding adventure.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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First-time visitors to Kenya
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Couples seeking a classic safari experience
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Families looking for a short wildlife getaway
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Wildlife photographers
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Nature lovers and adventure travelers
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Travelers with limited time in Kenya
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Guests seeking excellent value for money
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Anyone wanting to experience the famous Masai Mara
Why This Safari Best
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Maximizes wildlife viewing in a short period
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Visits Kenya’s most famous safari destination
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Excellent chances of spotting the Big Five
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Comfortable mid-range accommodation
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Professional safari guide throughout
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Flexible transport options with 4x4 or minivan
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Ideal balance of travel time and game drives
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Great option for first-time safari travelers
Tour Highlights
Explore the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve
Search for the Big Five in their natural habitat
Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
Extensive game drives across the Mara plains
Opportunity to see lions, cheetahs, elephants, and leopards
Stunning African sunsets over the savannah
Comfortable mid-range safari accommodation
Expert-guided wildlife viewing experience
Tour Map
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.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
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day_1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi.
Travel through the spectacular Great Rift Valley with a stop at one of the scenic viewpoints for breathtaking photographs.
Continue through Narok Town before arriving at the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve in time for lunch at your mid-range safari camp or lodge.
After lunch and a short relaxation period, head out for your first afternoon game drive.
Explore the reserve’s vast grasslands in search of elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and numerous other wildlife species.
As the sun sets over the Mara, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Pop-up Roof 4x4 Safari Vehicle or Pop-up Roof Safari Minivan, approximately 5–6 hours, 280 km
Accommodation Option A
Enkorok 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
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the incredible Masai Mara.
After an early breakfast, depart with packed picnic lunches for a full-day game viewing adventure.
The reserve is renowned for its abundant wildlife and offers some of Africa’s finest safari experiences.
Your guide will take you through different wildlife-rich areas of the reserve in search of the Big Five and other iconic African animals.
Visit the Mara River, famous for the Great Migration crossings during migration season, and enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness.
Continue exploring the reserve before returning to your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Safari game drives within Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation Option A
Enkorok 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 National Reserve to Nairobi
Enjoy an early morning game drive, one of the best times to spot predators and witness the reserve coming to life.
Return to the lodge for breakfast before checking out and beginning your journey back to Nairobi.
Drive through the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley once again, arriving in Nairobi during the afternoon.
Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Masai Mara safari experience.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Pop-up Roof 4x4 Safari Vehicle or Pop-up Roof Safari Minivan, approximately 5–6 hours, 280 km
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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