Masai Mara Private Safari

Nairobi Departure and Return: 3-Day Masai Mara Safari
Elephant… Lion… Rhino… Leopard… Cape Buffalo – the Big Five. They all roam freely across the golden plains of the Masai Mara, and on this 3-day, 2-night private safari, you’ll have a front-row seat to witness their world.
Experience the raw beauty and unmatched wildlife of Africa’s most iconic reserve in a private, fully customized 4×4 Natural World Safari Jeep.

Your Safari Vehicle – Designed for the Journey
You’ll travel in comfort and style in our custom pop-up roof 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep, fully equipped with:
Portable fridge/Cooler Box
4 Binoculars
Long-range high-frequency radio
Sandbags for stability during photography
4G/LTE broadband Wi-Fi
Power outlets (AC 230V)
First Aid Kit
Safari guidebooks
Baby seats (available on request)
Side steps for easy access
And most importantly, a professional multi-lingual safari guide dedicated to making your experience exceptional.

3 Days of Discovery in the Masai Mara
Immerse yourself in one of the world’s most famous wildlife habitats. The Masai Mara is a timeless savannah landscape dotted with iconic acacia trees and teeming with game. You’ll enjoy unlimited game drives in search of Africa’s Big Five, plus cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, jackals, and over 450 species of birds.
Visit a local Maasai village and engage with this ancient and proud culture – a truly enriching cultural experience.

Your Safari Starts Here
We’ll pick you up from Nairobi Airport, your hotel, or residence, and head out toward the Great Rift Valley, stopping for panoramic views before descending to the vast savannah plains of the Masai Mara.
This journey is more than a safari – it’s a passage into the heart of Africa.
Let Natural World Kenya Safaris show you the wild, the beautiful, and the unforgettable.
Karibu Kenya – Welcome to the adventure of a lifetime.

Tour Highlights

3 action-filled days for wildlife sighting
Unlimited game drives - in your own comfortable Safari pop-up top vehicle
The Big 5 – elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo & leopard… Plus zebra, cheetah and much more
Experience the Masai Mara, home to an ancient culture
Your choice of accommodations – from budget to luxury – stay in lodges or tented camps
More Options to Enhance your Trip

Day 01 :

Daily Itinerary

Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve

Approx. 265 km – 5 hrs
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner

07:30 hrs – Your safari adventure begins! Our driver/guide will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel, residence, or Nairobi Airport in your private 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep—designed for comfort and perfect game viewing.

As we depart the city, the landscape will shift dramatically. We’ll descend into the Great Rift Valley, stopping along the way to admire its breathtaking escarpments and take in panoramic views of this geological marvel.

Continuing through Masai country, you may catch sight of Maasai herdsmen adorned in traditional attire, tending to their livestock along the roadside—a vibrant introduction to Kenya’s cultural heritage.

We aim to arrive at the Masai Mara by midday, just in time for a delicious lunch at your selected safari lodge or tented camp.

In the afternoon, it’s time to experience the magic of the Masai Mara. Your first game drive offers a spectacular welcome to one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems—where vast savannahs stretch to the horizon and animals roam freely in large numbers.

From towering elephants to stealthy predators, your initial encounter with the Mara’s biodiversity will be unforgettable.

After the game drive, return to your lodge or camp for a relaxing evening, dinner, and a night under the African skies.

Overnight at your preferred Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.

Day 02 :

Full Day – Masai Mara Safari

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rise early to the sounds of the wild and prepare for a full day of extraordinary game viewing in Masai Mara, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves.

The park is renowned for its exceptional density of wildlife, making it the best place to spot Africa’s Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. As we traverse the golden savannahs and iconic acacia-dotted plains, keep your camera ready—there’s something remarkable around every bend.

Should you be visiting during the Great Migration season (July – October), you may witness one of the most spectacular natural events on Earth—as hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra thunder across the Mara River, braving crocodile-infested waters in search of greener pastures. It’s a moment of high drama and raw wilderness.

We’ll break during the day for a picnic lunch, likely near the Mara River, where hippos and crocodiles bask in the shallows—offering a serene yet thrilling lunch backdrop.

For those seeking deeper cultural immersion, you may opt for a visit to a traditional Maasai village, where you’ll engage with the locals, explore their customs, and learn about their pastoral way of life.

Or, elevate your adventure—literally—with an optional early morning hot air balloon ride. Glide silently above the Mara plains as the sunrise bathes the landscape in golden light, and wildlife stirs below. This magical experience concludes with a champagne breakfast in the bush. Ask your driver/guide to arrange it in advance.

After a fulfilling day in the wild, return to your lodge or tented camp for a relaxing evening.

Overnight at your selected Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.

Day 03 :

Masai Mara – Nairobi (Approx. 265 km – 5 hrs)
Meal Plan: Breakfast
After a leisurely breakfast at your lodge or tented camp, your dedicated driver/guide will assist with checkout and begin the scenic drive back to Nairobi, Kenya’s vibrant capital.
En route, you’ll enjoy spectacular views of the Great Rift Valley, with a highlight being the extinct Mount Longonot volcano—a striking feature formed in the 1860s. Your guide will share the story behind its Maasai name Oloonong’ot, meaning “mountains of many spurs” or “steep ridges.”
You have the option to customize your return journey:
Via Lake Naivasha for optional excursions or lunch by the lake (extra cost)
Stop at Kiambethu Tea Farm, nestled in Limuru highlands, for a tranquil tea plantation tour and three-course buffet lunch (extra cost)
Direct return to Nairobi, with drop-off at your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound flight
Prefer to continue your East African adventure? We can also arrange extensions to the Kenyan coast (Mombasa/Diani) or to Zanzibar Island.

Thank you for choosing Natural World Kenya Safaris.
We trust you’ve gathered unforgettable memories of Africa’s rich wildlife and landscapes. It’s been a pleasure having you with us—until next time, asante sana!