3-Day The Famous Mara Safari – Mid-Range Kenya Safari
This 3-Day The Famous Mara – Mid-Range Safari is the perfect short Kenya safari for travelers who want to experience the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve in just three days without compromising comfort or wildlife quality.
Starting and ending in Nairobi, this safari focuses entirely on Kenya’s premier game reserve, known for outstanding Big Five sightings, dramatic predator action, and endless open plains teeming with wildlife.
Travel in your choice of a pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser or pop-up roof safari minivan, both ideal for road safaris and rewarding game drives.
Stay in carefully selected mid-range lodges or tented camps offering comfortable rooms, warm hospitality, delicious meals, and convenient access to the reserve.
This itinerary is ideal for couples, families, solo travelers, and first-time safari visitors seeking maximum wildlife value in limited time.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Travelers with limited time in Kenya
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Couples seeking a short romantic safari escape
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Families wanting a safe and exciting wildlife adventure
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First-time safari visitors wanting Masai Mara highlights
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Photographers seeking iconic African safari scenes
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Mid-range travelers wanting comfort and value
Why This Safari Best
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Focuses entirely on Masai Mara, Kenya’s best safari destination
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Excellent chance to spot the Big Five in only 3 days
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Efficient itinerary with maximum game viewing time
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Comfortable mid-range lodges offer great value
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Easy start and finish in Nairobi
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Flexible choice of 4x4 Land Cruiser or safari minivan
Tour Highlights
2 nights in world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve
Morning and afternoon game drives
Search for lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and cheetahs
Scenic Great Rift Valley viewpoints en route
Comfortable mid-range lodge or tented camp stay
Stunning sunrise and sunset safari moments
Professional safari guide throughout
Full board meals during safari
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.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
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Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari begins with morning pick-up in Nairobi followed by a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley.
Stop at a panoramic viewpoint before continuing via Narok town toward the famous Masai Mara.
Arrive in time for lunch at your mid-range lodge or camp.
Later, head out for your first afternoon game drive searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and many plains animals.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Nairobi to Masai Mara – Approx. 5.5 to 6 hours (270 km) by pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle or pop-up roof minivan
Enkorok Mara Camp
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Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend a full day exploring the wildlife-rich plains of Masai Mara.
Morning and afternoon game drives maximize opportunities to see predators, elephants, buffalo, wildebeest, antelope, and many bird species.
Optional experiences include a sunrise hot air balloon safari or a Maasai village cultural visit. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives within Masai Mara National Reserve
Enkorok Mara Camp
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Masai Mara to Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast followed by a short morning game drive as you leave the reserve.
Begin the return journey to Nairobi through scenic Rift Valley landscapes and local towns.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon for hotel or airport drop-off, ending your memorable Masai Mara safari adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Masai Mara to Nairobi – Approx. 5.5 to 6 hours (270 km) by safari vehicle
No Accomodations ( End of the tour )
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.