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3-Day Luxury Safari in Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve

Spend two nights at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara, with private Mara game drives and a Lake Naivasha boat ride en route to Nairobi.

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Duration
3 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Matched to published ALE properties
Guide price
From US$3,149
per person
Best for
Luxury+ tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Perfect for travellers who want to experience the Maasai Mara with comfort and style, this 3-day safari combines exciting wildlife with a relaxing stay in a luxury camp. Enjoy scenic views, private game drives and personal service as you explore the Mara with your guide. From peaceful mornings in the bush to unforgettable wildlife moments, every part of the journey is planned to give you a special Maasai Mara experience.

  • Activities: game drives & boat trip
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle International flights are booked separately A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury+ tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Not for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 1 year

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

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01Day 1

Day 1

Nairobi - Masai Mara

Your safari starts with a private pickup from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel. Travel comfortably towards the Maasai Mara, with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photos and a short break. Enjoy the wide views before continuing through the countryside. Arrive at your luxury camp in time for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, head out on your first private game drive and feel the excitement of entering the Mara. Drive across the open plains with your guide as you look for lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife. With a private vehicle, you can enjoy the drive at your own pace and stop for photos when you wish. Return to camp for dinner and a peaceful night. Meals: Lunch & Dinner.
  • Luxury+ tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Full-day game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve

Wake up to the sounds of the African bush you may choose to Start your day with an optional hot air balloon (at own cost) safari, rising above the Maasai Mara as the sun comes up and the plains light up below. Alternatively, enjoy breakfast before leaving with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive in the Mara. Explore different parts of the reserve with your guide and look for wildlife, while enjoying great views and photo stops along the way. If you travel during the Great Migration season, you may visit the Mara River and, if conditions are right, see thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the river. Enjoy your packed lunch at a quiet spot in the reserve before continuing your game drive. In the evening, enjoy a Maasai village visit to meet local people, learn about their way of life and enjoy traditional songs and dances before returning to camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
  • Luxury+ tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Masai Mara to Nairobi via Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, leave the Maasai Mara and travel towards Nairobi, stopping at Lake Naivasha along the way. Enjoy a boat ride across the lake, where you may see hippos, waterbirds and other wildlife. Take in the calm water and beautiful views as you enjoy a peaceful break after your safari in the Mara. You may also choose an optional guided nature walk at (own cost), where you can walk among free-roaming wildlife and enjoy nature at a slower pace. Your guide will help you make the most of your time at the lake before continuing to Nairobi. Arrive with great memories of Kenya’s wildlife, culture and beautiful places. Meals: Breakfast.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

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What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Roundtrip airport transfer
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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From

US$3,149

per person

Guide price

US$3,584 per person

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Journey pace

1 stay

2 nights across 3 days, following the source itinerary.

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Source freshness

28 Aug 2026

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