Classic Mara Explorer
3 DAYS • 2 NIGHTS
The perfect introduction to Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve. Experience the iconic savanna landscapes, seek out the Big Five, and witness incredible wildlife.
3 Days
Game Drives
From $850
Trip Highlights
Big Five Safari
Search for lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino
Expert Guides
Professional guides with years of Mara experience
Quality Lodging
Comfortable tented camp or lodge accommodation
All Meals
Full board with breakfast, lunch, and dinner
ITINERARY
Day by Day Experience
DAY 1
Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a stop at the viewpoint to admire the dramatic escarpment. Continue through traditional Maasai lands, arriving at your camp in time for lunch.
Activities
- Great Rift Valley viewpoint stop
- Scenic drive through Maasai lands
- Lunch at your safari camp
- Afternoon game drive (3-4 hours)
- Sundowner drinks on the savanna
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
Full Day Game Drives
Wake up to the sounds of the African bush. After breakfast, embark on a full day of game viewing in the reserve. Explore different ecosystems from open grasslands to riverine forests. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by wildlife.
Activities
- Early morning game drive at sunrise
- Big Five wildlife tracking
- Bush picnic lunch
- Mara River hippo pools visit
- Evening game drive until sunset
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
Morning Game Drive and Departure
Enjoy one final early morning game drive to maximize your wildlife viewing opportunities. Return to camp for a hearty breakfast before checking out. Depart for Nairobi with unforgettable memories of the Mara.
Activities
- Sunrise game drive (2-3 hours)
- Last chance for wildlife sightings
- Full breakfast at camp
- Scenic return drive to Nairobi
- Arrival in Nairobi by evening
Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
Included in Package
- Return transport from Nairobi in 4x4 vehicle
- 2 nights accommodation (tented camp or lodge)
- Full board meals as specified
- Game drives with professional guide
- Park entrance and conservation fees
- Bottled water during game drives
- Game viewing with roof-hatch vehicle
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities (balloon safari)
Pricing
Budget
Basic tented camp
$850
per person sharing
Mid-Range
Quality lodge or camp
$1,550
per person sharing
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Luxury
Premium luxury camp
$2,450
per person sharing
Single supplement: Add 40% • Children under 8: 50% discount • High season (Jul-Oct): Request Quote.
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