3-Day Kenya Safari Tour Great Migration & Big 5 Epic Wildlife Safari – Masai Mara Adventure
This short yet powerful Masai Mara safari is crafted for travelers who want maximum wildlife, sweeping landscapes, and unforgettable moments in just three days.
You’ll journey from Nairobi into the beating heart of Kenya’s most legendary wildlife reserve — home to the Big 5, dramatic river crossings during the Great Migration (seasonal), and sunrise game drives that stir your soul.
From your first golden sunset to the immersive Maasai cultural encounter on your final day, this is the kind of safari that awakens a deep sense of wonder.
You’ll travel in a comfortable 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, perfect for photography and panoramic views of the vast savannah.
For guests who wish, a hot air balloon safari can be added on Day 2 — floating silently above the plains as the Mara comes alive at dawn.
Availability is limited, especially for flights and lodges — reach out today to check availability.
If this itinerary isn’t your perfect match, we’ll happily tailor it to your needs.
Add-on experiences can be arranged on request (e.g., balloon rides, cultural visits, extra nights).
Tour Highlights
Incredible Big 5 sightings in the world-famous Masai Mara
Optional hot air balloon safari over the savannah on Day 2
Witness seasonal Great Migration river crossings (July–October)
Scenic road journey from Nairobi to the Mara in a 4×4 Land Cruiser
Sunset and sunrise game drives across rich wildlife habitats
Intimate Maasai cultural visit on Day 3
Perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, and photographers
Tour Map
Tour Features
Accommodations
This tour uses comfortable mid-range, Luxury, or Budget lodges and tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tour
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of 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.
Family Friendly
This tour accepts families with kids from 0 years.
Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your adventure begins in Nairobi, where we greet you with a warm smile before you journey southwest toward the iconic Masai Mara.
The road unwinds through rolling hills, patchwork farmlands, and the dramatic drop of the Great Rift Valley.
As dust rises behind your 4×4 with pop-up roof, anticipation fills the air — you’re heading into Africa’s most wildlife-rich kingdom.
Arrive at your safari lodge or tented camp in time for lunch and a moment to settle in.
As the sun begins to sink, you head out for your first afternoon game drive, where lions rest in golden grass, elephants graze calmly, and plains game scatter in shimmering waves across the savannah.
Tonight, fall asleep to the soothing symphony of crickets, distant roars, and a sky crowded with stars.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: 4×4 Land Cruiser (Nairobi → Masai Mara)
Accommodation
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 2
Full Day in Masai Mara, Witness the Great Migration
Dawn paints the horizon as you venture out early, the air crisp and filled with promise.
Wildebeest stretch across the plains like a moving river, while gazelles bound gracefully through the morning light.
If you choose, this is the perfect morning for a hot air balloon safari, drifting silently above herds awakening below — an unforgettable Masai Mara experience.
Spend the day exploring different regions of the reserve, from predator-rich valleys to riverbanks where crocodiles wait patiently for migrating herds.
Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch under an acacia tree, before continuing on your afternoon game drive in search of shy leopards, towering giraffes, and majestic elephants dusting themselves in red earth.
As the sky blazes orange at sunset, your heart fills with gratitude for nature’s raw beauty.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: 4×4 Land Cruiser (Full-day game drives)
Accommodation
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 3
Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi
After breakfast, you visit a traditional Maasai village, where warm smiles, rhythmic chants, and colorful shukas welcome you into their world.
Learn about their traditions, warrior stories, and daily life — a heartfelt moment that connects culture and travel in a powerful way.
Later, begin your scenic journey back to Nairobi, taking with you photographs, memories, and the humbling sense of being part of the natural world.
Upon arrival, we drop you off at your hotel or airport.
If you wish, celebrate your safari with a delicious feast at Carnivore Restaurant, famous for its grilled meats and lively atmosphere.
Meals: Breakfast
Transport: 4×4 Land Cruiser (Masai Mara → Nairobi)
Accommodation
End Of Tour (No Accommodation)
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.
Rates Per Person
Landcruiser rates per Person
| Month/Season | Single | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January - June | $2,862 | $2,018 | $2,012 | $1,803 | $1,842 | $1,731 |
| July - October | $3,092 | $2,248 | $2,242 | $2,033 | $2,072 | $1,961 |
| November - December 20th | $2,485 | $2,217 | $2,019 | $2,002 | $1,926 | $1,930 |
| 21st December - January 1st | $2,485 | $1,843 | $1770 | $1,628 | $1,627 | $1,556 |
Tour Van rates per Person
| Month/Season | Single | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January - June | $2,621 | $1,898 | $1,932 | $1,742 | $1,794 | $1,691 |
| July - October | $2,851 | $2,128 | $2,162 | $1,972 | $2,024 | $1,921 |
| November - December 20th | $2,244 | $2,096 | $1,939 | $1,941 | $1,877 | $1,889 |
| 21st December - January 1st | $2,244 | $1,723 | $1,689 | $1,567 | $1,578 | $1,516 |
