Category 3-Day Experiences

Kenya · 3-DAY EXPERIENCES

The 15 Best 3-Day Safaris in Kenya

40 reviewed

Three days is the shortest trip that still gives the Mara two nights, which is why it is the most-booked shape in the country. Group joining keeps the price down and puts you in a shared Land Cruiser with strangers. These 15 set out group sizes, what the price covers, and which ones use a minivan rather than a 4WD.

From Nairobi: 3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari

From Nairobi: 3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari - Nairobi pickup at 8:00, then straight into Rift Valley views

2.From Nairobi: 3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 394 reviews · 3 days · from $199

3-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi with Big Five odds, sunset drives, private tents with hot water, and an optional Maasai village stop.

“Our guide, Mr. Samuel, was extremely warm and friendly. His explanations were very professional and patient, and he always answered all of our questions in detail. He did his best to take us to see as many animals as possible, which made the safari experience truly enjoyable. The tent accommodation was better than expected — the bedsheets and blankets were clean, hot water was reliably available in the evenings, and the food was quite good. The kitchen staff were also very welcoming and kind. I would especially like to mention Mr. Thoya from the company, who was incredibly friendly and attentive. He regularly checked in with me to see whether…”

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3 Days Gamedrive Safari In Masai Mara From Nairobi

3 Days Gamedrive Safari In Masai Mara From Nairobi - Day 1 in the Maasai Mara Reserve: Check-In, Then Late Afternoon Wildlife Time

3.3 Days Gamedrive Safari In Masai Mara From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $555

3-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi with Rift Valley viewpoint, two-nights at a budget camp, and Big Five game drives.

“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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3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi

3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi - Day 1: Rift Valley Viewpoint, Then a Timed Sunset Drive

4.3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · from $196

Three days to Maasai Mara from Nairobi, with small-group game drives, ensuite tent comfort, and time for Maasai culture plus migration season thrills.

“When I book the tour a get a text that I have to pay extra on the Mara reserve 200 dollars , I contacted the manager of the company and he told me that I will pay on the gate there and it’s a government fee , I told I don’t have cash and I will pay by card and he say no problem, you don’t give any money to us , in the end of the tour the guide “Alex” was pushing me To give some cash and I told him that I agree with manage to pay on the gate , he attack me and took the phone…”

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3 Day Masai Mara Safari

3 Day Masai Mara Safari - Day 2: A Full 12-Hour Maasai Mara Game Drive and Big Five Chances

5.3 Day Masai Mara Safari

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

Private 3-day safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara with a 4x4 Land Cruiser, big-cat focus, included meals, and Rift Valley viewpoints.

“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

3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep - Day 2: Mara River picnic and a full day game drive for the Big Five

3 days masai mara safari from Nairobi

3 days masai mara safari from Nairobi - Safari Day 1: arriving for an afternoon game drive

7.3 days masai mara safari from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $600

3-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi with pop-top van, tented camp full board, Big Five drives, and optional Maasai village or balloon.

“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 4×4 Land Cruiser

3 days Masai Mara on Private 4x4 Land Cruiser - Day 2 in the Mara: unlimited game drives and the Big Five hunt

8.3 days Masai Mara on Private 4×4 Land Cruiser

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $3,360

Private 3-day Masai Mara safari from Nairobi in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, with meals, park fees, and expert guides. Big cats and migration season.

“We had booked a safari for 3 days to the Masai Mara through this company and had amazing experience. Our driver and guide George was wonderful and knowledgeable he made sure we saw the big five .”

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3 Day Masai Mara Budget Joining Safari on 4×4 – Daily Departures

3 Day Masai Mara Budget Joining Safari on 4×4 - Daily Departures - Nairobi departures, 4x4 travel, and the Rift Valley break

Masai Mara 3 Day Safari | Private 4WD Jeep Tour

Masai Mara 3 Day Safari | Private 4WD Jeep Tour - Day 1: Rift Valley escarpment views, then into Maasai Mara

10.Masai Mara 3 Day Safari | Private 4WD Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $2,120

Private 4WD 3-day Masai Mara safari with early Big Five drives, Maasai culture time, and Nairobi transfer, with most meals included.

“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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3-Day Masai Mara Jeep Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Jeep Safari - Day 1 Check-In at the Tented Camp, Then Your First Game Drive

11.3-Day Masai Mara Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · from $980

3-Day Masai Mara jeep safari from Nairobi with Big Five game drives, Mara River hippos, tented camp stays, and meals included.

“Where do I start, what a great journey. The trip from Nairobi to our camp was brutal, this was due to unseasonably heavy rain over the last few weeks. The tracks were very bumpy and difficult to drive on, fortunately our guide and driver George was highly skilled, he was a Read more”

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Masai Mara 3 Days Luxury Tented Safari

Masai Mara 3 Days Luxury Tented Safari - Nairobi Pickup, Great Rift Valley Roads, and That First Big View

12.Masai Mara 3 Days Luxury Tented Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $1,449

Private 3-day Maasai Mara luxury safari from Nairobi with round-trip pickup, Big Five game drives, and all-inclusive tented camp meals.

“We just finished a 3-day safari in Taita Hills and Tsavo East, and it was incredible. We saw lions, elephants, giraffes—you name it. The lodges were great and the whole experience was smooth and unforgettable.”

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3 Days Masai Mara Safari Group Joining (Daily Departures)

3 Days Masai Mara Safari Group Joining (Daily Departures) - Day 2 in Masai Mara: migration corridor time and Mara River photos

13.3 Days Masai Mara Safari Group Joining (Daily Departures)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $642

3 days in Kenya's Masai Mara with small-group game drives, Mara River walk, migration corridor time, meals, and optional Maasai village visits.

“The tour exceeded my expectations. We spent 1.5 days up close with so many animals in the Maasai Mara safari. I thought we’d be far away from animals and had bought binoculars to prepare for the trip but I didn’t really need them sinRead more”

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3 Days Mara Jambo Shared Safari Adventure

3 Days Mara Jambo Shared Safari Adventure - Day 2 in Masai Mara: full-day game drives, picnic lunch, and the Mara River focus

14.3 Days Mara Jambo Shared Safari Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $962

3 days of shared Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi, with Rift Valley views, big wildlife drives, Mara River migration country, and an optional Masai stop.

“It's the best tour, I did not have much expectation. The food varity is a bit limited, but still good. Our guide/driver was amazing kept us safe at all times.”

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3 days 2 nights budget group safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve

3 days 2 nights budget group safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve - Day 1 in Maasai Mara: lunch, check-in, then a sunset drive at 4 pm

15.3 days 2 nights budget group safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · from $195Best value

Budget group safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara with pop-roof game drives, 2-night camping, meals, and round-trip transfers.

“Olailepo Mara Camp is one to avoid and it’s a shame that the people who work there make it this way. We were greeted by Frank the manager a very personable and well spoken man who insists on you buying him a beer at the campfire and holds you to it at the end at cRead more”

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