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Private safari journey · Kenya

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

Travel by private 4x4 across the Masai Mara, with a sunrise hot air balloon safari and a Maasai village visit on day two.

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Duration
3 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
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Guide price
From US$2,126
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

This 3-day safari combines thrilling wildlife encounters, breathtaking aerial views, and rich cultural experiences. Traveling in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser, you’ll explore the Masai Mara’s vast plains, witness its abundant wildlife, float above it at sunrise in a hot air balloon, and connect with the local Maasai community.

  • Activities: game drives & hot air balloon safari
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle We can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable for solo travelers
  • Suitable for all ages

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

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Day by day

The complete itinerary.

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01Day 1

Day 1

Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

Your journey begins with a morning pick-up from Nairobi for a scenic drive to the Masai Mara, stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for stunning panoramic photos. Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and some rest before heading out on your first afternoon game drive, where you’ll explore the rolling savannahs in search of lions, elephants, zebras, and other incredible wildlife. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
02Day 2

Day 2

Masai Mara National Resesrve Full Game Drives

Rise early for a magical hot air balloon safari at sunrise, drifting above the vast plains as the first light reveals herds of wildlife below. After landing, savor a champagne bush breakfast in the heart of the reserve. Continue with mid-morning and afternoon game drives to track the Big Five and witness the Mara’s diverse ecosystem. In the evening, visit a Maasai village to experience the traditions, dances, and lifestyle of the local community before returning for dinner and another night in the wild.
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
03Day 3

Day 3

Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi

Start the day with an early morning game drive, capturing final sightings of the Mara’s wildlife as the sun rises. Return to your lodge or camp for breakfast, then check out and begin the scenic drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon with memories of an unforgettable safari adventure.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

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Ashnil Mara Camp Days 1 to 2 · 2 nights

Ashnil Mara Camp

Masai Mara National Reserve

Luxury tented camp inside Masai Mara NR

2 nights Room confirmed with quote
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What’s included

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Included in this journey

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

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$2,126

per person

Guide price

US$3,025 per person

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Journey pace

1 stay

2 nights across 3 days, following the source itinerary.

Rooms

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Source freshness

28 Aug 2026

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