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The 15 Best Maasai Mara Safaris from Nairobi

291 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $196

The Mara is five hours of road away, so the safari is decided by the number of nights and the vehicle you share. These 15 are compared on exactly that: how long, how many people in the 4WD, camp or lodge, and what the whole thing costs before park fees.

3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining - Key highlights
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3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining

1.3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining

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

3-day Maasai Mara group safari from Nairobi with 2 nights at a camp, guided game drives, included meals, and optional Maasai village visit.

“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 - Camp Check-In, Lunch, and Your First Sunset Drive
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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

A 3-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi with daily departure, Big Five game drives, Mara River crossing, comfy camp tents, and optional add-ons.

“Excellent well organised safari and great value for a budget safari. Castro was our driver and guide and he did a great job getting us to where the action was happening. we saw cheetahs on the prowl and leopards in trees. we saw lionesses eating wildebeest and a hyena nursing it's baby, plus many other animals. the accommodation was very good for a budget package - we stayed in a cabin with mosquito nets and hot water and the food was good and thee was wifi. this being my first safari set the bar really high, and having now done a safari in the Serengeti I would hands down much…”

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5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari - Day 1 Maasai Mara arrival and your first sunset game drive
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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

5-day joining safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha and Hell's Gate, birds and game drives with optional boat rides.

“An unforgettable safari experience! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. Our guide, Francis, was outstanding — knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly skilled at spotting wildlife. Thanks to him, we saw the Big Five Read more”

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3 Days Gamedrive Safari In Masai Mara From Nairobi - Day 2 full day: Mara River, Serengeti border country, and the animal concentration hunt
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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-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi with Rift Valley stop, Big Five search, 2 nights camping, and two guided drives with meals included.

“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 - Lunch on Arrival and the Budget Camp Reality (Rhino Tourist Camp or Similar)
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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

Budget 3-day Maasai Mara 4WD safari from Nairobi with 2 game drives, budget tented camp stays, and optional Maasai village visit.

“The most incredible experience. Saint Francis of Allseesee was our driver and pulled out all the stops to make sure we saw as much as possible. All round top guy cracking jokes throughout - for what we paid it was incredible value for money. 100% recommend.”

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3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi - Day 1 in the Mara: lunch on arrival, then sunset game drive
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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

Budget 3-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi with small-group game drives, ensuite tent camp, and a Maasai village visit.

“We upgraded to a Land Cruiser/Jamba Mara accommodations and didn’t regret a thing. The Jambo Mara was a huge step up from the basic tent camp offered. While it wasn’t quite a 3 star hotel, the staff was amazing, food was good, and the room were very cool glass houses. We also chose to pay $20/person to visit the Masai tribe. This was a must do in my opinion. Outstanding cultural experience. Regarding the game viewing, we got very lucky the 1st evening and saw a ton of animals. I was concerned we’d be bored the next day. That couldn’t have been further from the truth. Sooo many amazing animals.…”

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3 Day Masai Mara Safari - The Rift Valley drive and viewpoint: your first wildlife moment is the scenery
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3 Day Masai Mara Safari

7.3 Day Masai Mara Safari

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

3-day private safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara, Rift Valley viewpoints, Big Five drives, and Mara Simba Lodge stays with meals included.

“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: Nairobi to Maasai Mara, Rift Valley Views, and the First Evening 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 - Day 1: Rift Valley Escarpment Views, Naivasha Boat Ride, and Crescent Island
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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

4-day safari linking Lake Nakuru and Naivasha with Masai Mara game drives, boat ride, and Crescent Island walk for rhinos and lions.

“Had an amazing trip with Mussa visiting a combination of lakes Nakuru, naivasha and Masai Mara park . We truly enjoyed watching the rhinos in Nakuru and the lions, cheetahs and elephants in Masai Park and Mussa presence made the intensiRead more”

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3 days masai mara safari from Nairobi - Day 1: afternoon game drive and your first tented camp night
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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 days Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi with pop-top 4x4 game drives, full-board tented camp nights, and Big Five spotting.

“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 1 in the Mara: settling in and building your sighting list
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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

3-day private Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi in a Land Cruiser. Pickup, meals, lodging, and game drives for Big Five chances.

“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 - The big cat focus: what to realistically expect on a 3-day schedule
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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 Starts, Unlimited Game Drives, and the Big Five Search
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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

A 3-day private 4WD safari in Maasai Mara with early game drives, Big Five chances, Maasai culture stops, and a Nairobi finish via Rift Valley sights.

“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’s special blend: horseback, walking safari, and boat time
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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

Five days of Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara safari, with private 4x4 game drives, rhinos and flamingos, plus Mara Big Five.

“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-Day Group 4×4 Safari to Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru with Pick-Up

15.4-Day Group 4×4 Safari to Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru with Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $830

4-day Nairobi 4x4 safari to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru with pickup, game drives, and chances at Big Five sightings, rhinos, and flamingoes.

“An absolutely phenomenal tour from start to end, Evans was our driver and was super chill, super funny and so good at spotting animals. Many times we saw things other groups didn’t as he negotiated with park wardens and others to get us Read more”

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