3 days / 2 nights

3 Days 2 Nights Maasai Mara Great Migration Safari

Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Nairobi

Overview

Each year millions of wildebeest and zebra move across the East African plains in what is known as the Greatest Wildlife Show on Earth. This three-day safari from Nairobi visits the Masai Mara in migration season.

Two nights at Ashnil Mara Camp allow time for game drives across open savannah, a full day with a picnic lunch and time at the Mara River, and an optional visit to a Maasai village.

Duration 3 days / 2 nights

Route Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Nairobi

Starts and ends Nairobi hotel or airport

Stay Ashnil Mara Camp

Minimum age 6+

Safari highlights

Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
Spectacular views of the endless Masai Mara plains
Stay at the beautiful Ashnil Mara Camp
Extensive game drives in Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve
Opportunity to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration
Visit the legendary Mara River crossing points
Excellent chances of spotting the Big Five
Picnic lunch in the heart of the wilderness
Optional balloon safari across the great Mara River and expansive savannah followed by a champagne bush breakfast
Optional visit to an authentic Maasai Cultural Village
Stunning African sunsets and sunrise game-viewing experiences

Optional extras. A hot air balloon safari with a champagne bush breakfast and a visit to a Maasai Cultural Village are available as optional extras.

Day by day

Day 1

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Journey into the Land of Endless Plains

Drive from Nairobi with a stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint, arriving at camp for lunch. The first game drive starts at 4:00 pm.

Stay Ashnil Mara Camp

Meals Lunch & Dinner

Day 2

Full Day Masai Mara Migration Safari

Following the Great Migration

A full day in the Masai Mara with a picnic lunch and time at the Mara River. A visit to a Maasai village is optional.

Stay Ashnil Mara Camp

Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Farewell to the Mara

After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi, arriving around midday.

Meals Breakfast

Where you’ll stay

The lodges and camps on this itinerary. We can suggest other options at a different level if you prefer.

Masai Mara National Reserve

Ashnil Mara Camp

On the banks of the Mara River inside the Masai Mara National Reserve, near migration crossing points.

What’s included

Price includes

Pick-up and drop-off from your Nairobi hotel or airport
Full board accommodation whilst on safari in luxury rooms
All park entry fees
Services of an English-speaking professional driver/guide
Game drives as detailed in the itinerary
Exclusive transport in a 4×4 all-weather safari jeep with a game viewing roof hatch and UHF radio
Drinking water
Emergency Air Medical Evacuation Cover
Government taxes

Price excludes

All optional activities and related fees
Night game drives, cultural visits, nature walks, trekking, balloon safaris and similar activities
All drinks at the hotels and lodges
Laundry
Tips and gratuities

Route map

From

$2,850

per person sharing

Prices are indicative. Tell us your dates and group and we will send your final quote.

Why book with us

Call or WhatsApp +254 736 116 152

Guest reviews

What our guests say

4.9

Rated 5 out of 5

on TripAdvisor

5.0

Rated 5 out of 5

on Google

Rated 5 out of 5

“The experience was nothing short of Incredible. From the punctuality at pick Up, to the Top tier professionalism from our driver and guide @Bedan. … Special thanks to Mr Bedan for being an excellent guide and ensuring we were most comfortable throughout the entire safari.”

Paul N

Review on TripAdvisor

· September 2026

Rated 5 out of 5

“Mbutu Tours offered us a seamless experience from enquiry to booking and the actual safari. John and Bedan, our guide and driver, were kind, professional and knowledgeable in the requirements for the trip and the animals that we spotted in the wild.”

Flo Ndiritu

Review on Google

Rated 5 out of 5

“We have learnt much more about animals during our 4 days safari than through all years at school. It was truly an amazing experience. We visited Masai Mara, Masai Village, Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island and on the last day we were in Nairobi National Park and in coffee factory.”

Magdalena

Review on TripAdvisor

· June 2026