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The 15 Best Maasai Mara Safaris from Nairobi

300 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $135

The Mara decides how a Kenyan trip is remembered, and the departure decides the Mara. These 15 are compared on the thing that matters: how many nights you actually sleep inside the reserve, whether park fees are in the price, group or private vehicle, and what the road out of Nairobi does to day one.

From Nairobi: 3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari - Day 1 drive, Rift Valley viewpoint, and check-in that doesn’t drag
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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

3-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi with daily departures, Big Five game drives, Maasai huts visit, and comfortable private tents.

“Without second thoughts, choose this activity among other organizers! No sugar coating, just pure honesty - this was one of the best experiences I have had. This highlights my trip to Kenya. Our driver/guide Calvin was truly amazing. He always went the extra mile for us to have the best experience. During the game drives, he would give us the best angle to see/record the animals, if that meant that we have to wait for extra more minutes, he would do that. Nothing was missed in the itinerary. Calvin knows what he’s doing and he knows what his guests need and wants!”

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5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari - Day 2: A full day in Maasai Mara with Mara River timing
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5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari

3 Days Gamedrive Safari In Masai Mara From Nairobi - Day 1 in Maasai Mara: arrival, lunch, then a late game 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

3 days from Nairobi into Maasai Mara with 1 full and 2 half-day game drives, budget-camp meals, and Serengeti-border wildlife.

“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 - Nairobi Pickup and the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint Stop
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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

3-day Maasai Mara 4WD group safari from Nairobi with 2 game drives, budget camping, meals included, and optional Maasai village.

“Everything was phenomenal. Our guide Khalifa was so attentive throughout. You can tell he was experienced and knew what to look for. I we saw 4 of the big five, and plenty more!”

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3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi - Day Two: Mara River hippos and Nile crocodiles, plus Big Five and big-cat chances
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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 $196

3-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi with small-group game drives, ensuite tents, Big Five chances, Rift Valley views, and Maasai culture.

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our Masai Mara safari was an unforgettable adventure! We had the incredible opportunity to see lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, and a variety of other wild animals in their natural habitat. Visiting the Masai tribe village was a unique and enriching experience, offering a fascinating glimpse into a different culture. The accommodation was comfortable, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure my dietary restrictions were meticulously catered to. Special shoutout to our guide, Samuel, who was fantastic! His expertise and keen eye got us to the best spots for animal sightings. This safari exceeded all our expectations – highly recommended!”

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3 Day Masai Mara Safari - Full-Day Maasai Mara Game Drive: Big Five Odds and Long Spotting Time
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3 Day Masai Mara Safari

7.3 Day Masai Mara Safari

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

Private 3-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi with a 4x4 Land Cruiser, big-cat game drives, Rift Valley stops, and Mara Simba Lodge meals.

“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 1: Great Rift Valley stop, camp check-in, then an afternoon drive
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3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep

4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru: rhinos, lions, and the flamingo reality
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4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara

3 days masai mara safari from Nairobi - The Nairobi to Maasai Mara drive, plus the Narok town stop
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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

3-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi with pop-top 4x4 drives, full board tented camp, and strong Big Five game viewing.

“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 2: Early drives for the Big Five and Great Migration near the Mara River
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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

Private 3-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, with meals and park fees, Big Five game drives.

“We just came back from a 3 days Safari to the Masai Mara with my family, and we couldn’t be happier that we choose to do it on the low season. Our tent was beyond my wildest dreams-- luxurious, with all the finishing touches that made us Read more”

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3 Day Masai Mara Budget Joining Safari on 4×4 - Daily Departures - The Nairobi start: pickups, timing, and why 7:00 am matters
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3 Day Masai Mara Budget Joining Safari on 4×4 – Daily Departures

Masai Mara 3 Day Safari | Private 4WD Jeep Tour - Day 2: Early game drives, Big Five odds, and the Great Migration window
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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

3-day private 4WD Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi with Big Five game drives, Maasai culture, and Rift Valley stops on the return.

“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 - Naivasha activities: horseback, walking, and a boat safari
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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

A 5-day private safari loop from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara for Big Five sightings and unique activities.

“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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Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage, Beads Center & Bomas of Kenya Tour Nairobi - David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: The Elephant Stories That Stick
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Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage, Beads Center & Bomas of Kenya Tour Nairobi

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