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The 15 Best Masai Mara Safaris

102 tours  ·  from $180 a head

The Mara is five to six hours from Nairobi, which makes the one-day version a lot of driving for very little grass. These 15 are mostly three-day runs in shared or private 4WDs, compared on what the price actually includes: park fees, camp, and how many game drives you get.

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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5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari - Day two: A full day among Masai Mara wildlife
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5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari

3.5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $810

Spend five days traveling from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Hell's Gate. Expect shared transport for up to seven people, game drives, budget camp lodging, meals, bottled water, and a guide such as Francis, Dennis, Joseph, or Kush. Optional extras include a Maasai village visit and boat rides.

“I did the tour over Maasai Mara, Nakuru and Naivasha and it was great! Our driver was Kenn, great driver and great guide, he did everything to show us the big 5 and he succeeded on it. Always the correct information about place and animals. It’s amazing as he is in contact with lot of people to know where and when to drive. It was great, totally worth it.”

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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

4.3 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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From Nairobi: 3 - Days Maasai Mara Group Safari by 4WD - Day one: Nairobi, the Rift Valley, and the first animals
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From Nairobi: 3 – Days Maasai Mara Group Safari by 4WD

5.3 – Days Maasai Mara Group Safari by 4WD

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 205 reviews · 3 days · from $240

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara in a pop-up-roof Landcruiser, stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint before two game drives. Expect simple camping, included meals, bottled water, and guides such as Paul, James, Richard, or Kush, depending on the departure. Park fees and some optional extras cost more.

“Great experience, the guide was a real professional - thanks to his experience we were able to see a lot of animals.”

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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

6.3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi

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

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

7.3 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

8.3 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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4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara - Day 1: Rift Valley views, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Nakuru
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4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara

9.4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · from $1,961

Travel privately from Nairobi in a pop-up-top safari vehicle to Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara. You get a boat ride, guided walk, rhino viewing, and extended game drives. Guides such as George, David, Peter, James, and Mussa have received strong praise for wildlife spotting and care.

“Four day safari with flexivel Kenya Safaris was super amazing. We had the best and most knowledgeable driver guide David.”

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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

10.3 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

11.3 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

12.3 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

13.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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5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara - Day 2: Rhinos and birdlife at Lake Nakuru
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5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara

14.5 Days Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, & Masai Mara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $2,671

Travel by private 4x4 Land Cruiser from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara. Enjoy boat, walking, or horseback activities, then spend two nights on game drives with guides such as Steve, Moses, or Frank. Park fees, meals, binoculars, and accommodation are included.

“We discovered Marvels of Africa thru Trip Advisor.We were looking for a customised package and when we got in touch with them, they were right from the onset, supportive and very helpful in helping us design the trip as per our requirementRead more”

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4 Days Safari Adventure Masai Mara and Nakuru Park Group - Day 1: Nairobi to the Mara through the Rift Valley
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4 Days Safari Adventure Masai Mara and Nakuru Park Group

15.4 Days Safari Adventure Masai Mara and Nakuru Park Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $806

Spend two nights near Masai Mara, search for lions, elephants, cheetahs, rhinos, and more, then visit Lake Nakuru for flamingos, birds, and rare rhinos. The small-group safari includes Nairobi transport, meals, park fees, and a possible Maasai village visit for $20. Guides may include Yasin, David, Francis, or Jack.

“We did a 5 days tour with axis africa visiting masai mara, lake naivasha and lake nakuru.”

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