3-Day Big Five Safari Adventure
This 3-day Big Five Safari is designed for travelers who want an intensive wildlife experience without committing to a longer safari. From Nairobi, the journey heads into Kenya's legendary wilderness, combining scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes, expertly guided game drives, comfortable tented accommodation, and excellent opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, and other African wildlife.
The safari includes two nights at Zebra Plains Mara Camp, daily meals, park fees, private 4x4 Land Cruiser transport, a professional English-speaking driver-guide, bottled drinking water, Wi-Fi, and an onward flight from Nairobi to Entebbe.
During the right season, travelers may also witness the spectacular Great Migration, while optional cultural and adventure experiences allow you to personalize the journey.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
- First-time safari travelers
- Couples looking for a short wildlife escape
- Travelers combining Kenya and Uganda
- Big Five enthusiasts
- Wildlife photographers
- Families with limited vacation time
- Travelers arriving or departing through Nairobi
- Travelers continuing an East African itinerary
- Those seeking a private safari experience
- Travelers who want maximum wildlife viewing in a short period
Why This Safari Is Best
This safari is best for travelers who want to experience one of Africa's most wildlife-rich ecosystems in just three days while maintaining a comfortable pace. The itinerary combines scenic travel, afternoon and full-day game drives, quality accommodation, and a convenient onward flight to Uganda, making it particularly effective as part of a larger East African adventure.
Tour Highlights
Scenic Great Rift Valley viewpoint
Two nights in a luxury tented camp
Cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes and zebras
Big Five wildlife opportunities
Mara River wildlife viewing
Great Migration opportunities during the appropriate season
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Free Wi-Fi during the safari
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Nairobi to the Wilderness
Depart Nairobi in the morning and begin your journey through Kenya's spectacular countryside toward the Great Rift Valley.
Stop briefly at the escarpment viewpoint for panoramic views before continuing through rolling landscapes, agricultural areas, and traditional Maasai communities.
Arrive at Zebra Plains Mara Camp around lunchtime and enjoy lunch before taking a short rest.
In the afternoon, begin your first game drive across the reserve, searching for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and other wildlife as the savannah changes beneath the afternoon light.
Return to camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals
- Lunch
- Dinner
Transport
- Nairobi to Masai Mara
- Distance: Approximately 225 km
- Driving Time: Approximately 5–6 hours
- Vehicle: Customized 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
- Route: Nairobi → Great Rift Valley → Narok → Masai Mara
Midrange Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Day 2
Full-Day Wildlife Adventure
After an early breakfast, depart with packed picnic lunches for a full-day game drive.
Spend the day exploring different habitats, including open grasslands, acacia-dotted plains, riverine areas, and the Mara River ecosystem, giving you extensive opportunities to search for wildlife.
The reserve supports an impressive range of species, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species.
During the Great Migration season, the Mara River can become the stage for dramatic wildebeest and zebra crossings. An optional Maasai village visit can also be arranged at an additional cost.
Enjoy your picnic lunch within the reserve before continuing with afternoon game viewing. Return to Zebra Plains Mara Camp for dinner and your second overnight stay.
Meals
- Breakfast
- Picnic Lunch
- Dinner
Transport
- Game drives within the reserve
- Distance: Approximately 80–120 km depending on wildlife movements and selected routes
- Driving Time: Approximately 6–8 hours of game viewing
- Vehicle: Customized 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
Midrange Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Day 3
Return to Nairobi & Onward Flight
Enjoy breakfast at the camp before checking out and beginning your return journey to Nairobi.
Travel through the scenic countryside and Great Rift Valley, with opportunities to appreciate the changing landscapes and rural communities along the route.
If time allows, make an optional stop at a local curio shop to browse handcrafted souvenirs before continuing to Nairobi.
Upon arrival, proceed to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your scheduled flight to Entebbe International Airport, Uganda, continuing the next stage of your East African adventure.
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Transport
- Masai Mara to Nairobi
- Distance: Approximately 225 km
- Driving Time: Approximately 5–6 hours
- Vehicle: Customized 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
- Onward flight: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Entebbe International Airport
- Flight time: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes, subject to airline schedule
Midrange Accommodation
No accommodation (End of the tour)
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Important to know
The prices below are per person and are approximate for 2026.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
Midrange Cost
| Month/Season | 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
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| 1st JANUARY 2026 - 1ST JANUARY 2027 | $1,890 | $1,680 | $1,610 |
Budget Cost
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