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The 15 Best Three-Day Safaris in Kenya

53 tours  ·  from $196 a head

Good three-day safaris fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining - Why three days works better than a day trip
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3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining

1.3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · from $540Our pick

Travel from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara for two nights at a safari camp, two shorter game drives, and one full-day drive. A driver-guide leads groups of up to eight people, with most meals, bottled water, hotel pickup from selected hotels, and an optional Maasai village visit included.

“I had an amazing time. Highly recommend to anyone that wants to try this tour. I would definitely try it again.”

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From Nairobi: 3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari - Leaving Nairobi at 8:00 a.m.
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From Nairobi: 3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari

2.3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 394 reviews · 3 days · from $199

Join a small group from Nairobi for three days in Maasai Mara, riding in a 4x4 with a pop-up roof and staying in a private tent with a bed, shower, toilet, and evening hot water. Guides such as Sammy, Castro, Paul, and Robert are known for spotting wildlife. Park fees cost extra.

“Our guide, Mr. Samuel, was extremely warm and friendly. His explanations were very professional and patient, and he always answered all of our questions in detail. He did his best to take us to see as many animals as possible, which made the safari experience truly enjoyable. The tent accommodation was better than expected — the bedsheets and blankets were clean, hot water was reliably available in the evenings, and the food was quite good. The kitchen staff were also very welcoming and kind. I would especially like to mention Mr. Thoya from the company, who was incredibly friendly and attentive. He regularly checked in with me to see whether…”

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3 Days Gamedrive Safari In Masai Mara From Nairobi - Day one: Nairobi, the Great Rift Valley, and the first drive
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3 Days Gamedrive Safari In Masai Mara From Nairobi

3.3 Days Gamedrive Safari In Masai Mara From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $555

Travel from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara in a group of up to eight, stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint before three days of game drives. You get one full safari day, two half-days, three lunches, two dinners, and two nights in a self-contained budget tent. Guides such as Kevin and Khalifa are noted for sharp animal spotting and good driving.

“The right amount of safari time. The camp grounds are clean with good food quality (no wifi, specific hours for electricity, 24/7 hot water, and very very friendly staff). Our guide [Kevin] was smart, professional, easy-going, and really energetic about us having a good time.”

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3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi - Day two: the Mara River and a full day among the animals
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3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi

4.3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · from $196

Travel from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara for sunset and full-day game drives, a Rift Valley viewpoint, ensuite tent lodging, buffet meals, and an optional Maasai village visit. The advertised vehicle group is limited to seven, with guides such as Robert, Ambrose, Samuel, and Joseph praised for wildlife spotting and safe driving. Park fees are extra unless you choose the inclusive option.

“Awesome time! Tom our driver made sure we were able to see the Big 5 and we enjoyed our time. Definitely, viewed and experienced every bit of the Mara. We stayed at the Blue Rhino Camp which was what we expected. Staff were very helpful and hospitable. The cabin Read more”

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3 Day Masai Mara Safari - One full day among the Big Five
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3 Day Masai Mara Safari

5.3 Day Masai Mara Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $929

Travel from Nairobi to the Masai Mara in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with an experienced driver-guide, including Simon Peter on request. See Rift Valley views, search for lions and other Big Five animals, enjoy two nights at Mara Simba Lodge, and return to Nairobi or the airport.

“Wow! The excursion was spectacular! Looking for and finding so many animals was thrilling! Our driver and guide, Simon Peter, was outstanding! He was sooo knowledgeable, pleasant and fun! Our safari vehicle was comfortable and enjoyableRead more”

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3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep - Day one: The Great Rift Valley and a first Mara game drive
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3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep

6.3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $221

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara in a Land Cruiser Jeep with a driver-guide such as Sammy, Charo, Albert, James, or Ronaldo. The three-day plan includes game drives, two nights in tented accommodation, meals, airport pickup, a Rift Valley stop, and an optional Maasai village visit for $20.

“Wir sind super begeistert von der Safari ! Wir wurden direkt am Flughafen in Nairobi abgeholt und wurden zunächst zum Treffpunkt ins Zentrum von Nairobi gebracht. Von dort aus ging es mit dem Jeep direkt zum Camp in die Nähe vom Nationalpark. Das Camp ist super gRead more”

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3 days masai mara safari from Nairobi - Leaving Nairobi for the Rift Valley
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3 days masai mara safari from Nairobi

7.3 days masai mara safari from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $600

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara in a small group of up to eight, with a pop-top safari van, professional driver-guide, mineral water, and two nights of full-board camping. Richard and Edwin are among the guides associated with this safari. Expect afternoon and full-day game drives, plus optional Maasai village and balloon upgrades.

“The tour was amazing! Richard, our guide, was great. easy going and knowledgeable. The tour company was super accommodating also! The national park is beautiful and we saw a lot, Richard really took his time to show us a wide variety of animals!”

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3 days Masai Mara on Private 4x4 Land Cruiser - Day two: the full Masai Mara game-drive day
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3 days Masai Mara on Private 4×4 Land Cruiser

8.3 days Masai Mara on Private 4×4 Land Cruiser

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $3,360

Travel privately from Nairobi to Masai Mara in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with an English-speaking driver-guide. You will cross farming country, pause at the Great Rift Valley, and enjoy game drives focused on lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, rhinos, cheetahs, and migrating wildebeest. Guides such as George, John, and Peter are available by request when possible.

“This was an amazing safari at Masai mara a wonderful landscape and scenery. Our driver George was well informed and experienced. He made our safari experience to an exceptional one.”

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3 Day Masai Mara Budget Joining Safari on 4×4 - Daily Departures - Day 1: Arriving in time for an evening game drive
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3 Day Masai Mara Budget Joining Safari on 4×4 – Daily Departures

9.3 Day Masai Mara Budget Joining Safari on 4×4 – Daily Departures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $533

Spend three days traveling from Nairobi to the Masai Mara in a shared 4x4 with a group of up to 15. You’ll see the Great Rift Valley, search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, and the Big Five, and sleep in a self-contained tent at Lenchada or a similar camp. Guides such as Dickson, Solomon, Alex, and Evans have earned special praise for their driving and wildlife knowledge.

“We had wonderful experiences our guide cum driver Mr Richard was helping nature & he knows all the in & out of masaai.”

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Masai Mara 3 Day Safari | Private 4WD Jeep Tour - The full-day game drive on Day 2
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Masai Mara 3 Day Safari | Private 4WD Jeep Tour

10.Masai Mara 3 Day Safari | Private 4WD Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $2,120

You’ll travel from Nairobi in a private 4WD Land Cruiser with an English-speaking driver-guide, arriving at the Maasai Mara around lunchtime. Expect two nights, three days of game drives, Rift Valley views, included meals, and a possible Maasai cultural visit. Confirm your lodge, guide language, and optional stops before booking.

“At US$1,000 per person, this tour offered by Natural World Kenya, was the most expensive of all Masai Mara tours listed on Viator. Still, I booked it because I wanted to stay at the high-quality accommodation that they advertised. They were sRead more”

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3-Day Masai Mara Jeep Safari - Arriving at the Masai Mara around 3 p.m.
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3-Day Masai Mara Jeep Safari

11.3-Day Masai Mara Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · from $980

You’ll travel from Nairobi to the Masai Mara in a small group of six or fewer, with a guide such as George or Titus behind the wheel. Expect Rift Valley views, two nights of full-board lodging, several game drives, a Mara River stop, and a real chance to see the Big Five. Roads can be rough, but the price covers the main safari costs.

“I very enjoyed this tour. George was the driver and he is the best! I do get the chef name, but he is also the best cook!”

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Masai Mara 3 Days Luxury Tented Safari - Day one: from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley
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Masai Mara 3 Days Luxury Tented Safari

12.Masai Mara 3 Days Luxury Tented Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $1,449

Travel from Nairobi to the Masai Mara in a private vehicle, cross the Great Rift Valley, and spend two nights in a luxury tented camp with meals included. You get afternoon and morning game drives, time by the pool, and a chance to see lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, and more. Guide assignments may include John Kariuki, Sammy, Samuel, Antony, James, or Solomon.

“We just finished a 3-day safari in Taita Hills and Tsavo East, and it was incredible. We saw lions, elephants, giraffes—you name it. The lodges were great and the whole experience was smooth and unforgettable.”

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3 Days Masai Mara Safari Group Joining (Daily Departures) - Day two: the main wildlife day at the Mara River
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3 Days Masai Mara Safari Group Joining (Daily Departures)

13.3 Days Masai Mara Safari Group Joining (Daily Departures)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $642

Join a group of up to seven from Nairobi for three days in the Masai Mara. You’ll share game drives at different hours, eat included meals, visit the Mara River, and sleep at a budget camp. A sunrise drive and optional Maasai village visit add variety, while the small group keeps the outing personal.

“The tour exceeded my expectations. We spent 1.5 days up close with so many animals in the Maasai Mara safari. I thought we’d be far away from animals and had bought binoculars to prepare for the trip but I didn’t really need them sinRead more”

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3 Days Mara Jambo Shared Safari Adventure - Day 1: arriving in Maasai Mara for the first game drive
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3 Days Mara Jambo Shared Safari Adventure

14.3 Days Mara Jambo Shared Safari Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $962

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara in a shared group of up to 15 people, with a driver-guide, two lodge nights, afternoon and full-day game drives, a picnic lunch, and time near the Mara River. The trip includes transport, bottled water, and most meals, with an optional Maasai village visit before returning to Nairobi.

“It's the best tour, I did not have much expectation. The food varity is a bit limited, but still good. Our guide/driver was amazing kept us safe at all times.”

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3 days 2 nights budget group safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve - Day 1: Nairobi, the Rift Valley, and a first Mara game drive
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3 days 2 nights budget group safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve

15.3 days 2 nights budget group safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · from $195Best value

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara in a pop-roof safari van for two nights of camping, sunset and full-day game drives, meals, bottled water, and CBD hotel transfers. Look for the Big Five, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeest, hippos, and crocodiles. Guide Peter has earned special praise, though vehicle comfort and camp assignment can vary.

“The tour experience was amazing. The van ride was rough and if you are tall, your legs will be screaming. At the end of the day, we were able to see and experience the Big 5 and that was the goal. My tour guide went the extra mile and he made up for the vehicle. He always Read more”

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