3 days · Kenya · Budget safari
Maasai Mara by Road
A short, great-value safari to Kenya’s most famous reserve. Travel from Nairobi by road through the Rift Valley and spend a full day in the Maasai Mara with your own guide.
Enquire about this safariDuration
3 days / 2 nights
Route
Nairobi · Maasai Mara
Best time
July – October for crossings
Ideal for
Short trips · Great value
The Mara on a budget
Travelling by road keeps the cost down and lets you see the Great Rift Valley along the way. Once in the Mara, a full day of game drives gives you time to find the big cats on the open plains and, between July and October, the migration herds. It’s an ideal short safari from Nairobi or an add-on to a business trip.
Itinerary
Day by day
A sample route. Your planner will adjust camps and order to match the herds' position in your travel month.
Day 1 · Nairobi to the Mara
Drive through the Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara, with an afternoon game drive.
Day 2 · Full day in the Mara
A full day exploring the reserve with a picnic lunch.
Day 3 · Morning drive & return
A final early game drive, then return to Nairobi.
Optional extras
A sunrise balloon safari or a visit to a Maasai community.
Upgrade to fly-in
Save travel time with a scheduled flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport.
Extend your journey
Continue to the Serengeti, Amboseli or the coast.
Included
— Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
— Professional English-speaking guide
— All park and conservation fees
— Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
— Bottled water on game drives
— Airport transfers
— 24/7 support from our Arusha team
Not included
— International flights and visas
— Travel insurance (required)
— Optional balloon safari
— Tips for guides and camp staff
— Premium drinks and personal items