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3-Day Masai Mara Comfort Small-Group Safari

from £472 (indicative) per person

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Length
3 days
Start and end
Nairobi, start and end
Accommodation
Mid-range proposal; named properties and room types subject to dated quote
Group size
Shared departure; maximum group and vehicle occupancy to be confirmed
Price from
£472 (indicative) pp sharing

Overview

3-Day Masai Mara Comfort Small-Group Safari combines two nights near the Mara with a shared journey from Nairobi. You get one full wildlife-viewing day between the outward and return drives. This itinerary suits travellers who want a lodge stay and a coordinated group programme without adding another park.

Indicative market benchmark: US$630–1,122 per person, checked on 26 October 2026 against SafariBookings operator listings. This is a planning reference for a comparable route, not a confirmed Book Safari Tours rate or reserved departure. A dated quotation must confirm accommodation, transport, permits, taxes and inclusions. The meal table follows the researched reference programme; the final quotation confirms the services reserved for your party.

How the journey flows

Kenya rewards a deliberate choice between long road circuits and shorter flights into individual wildlife areas. Nairobi is a practical gateway, while coastal departures open up Tsavo and the southern parks. Camp location matters as much as its comfort level: a low room rate outside a reserve can add daily driving and change the fee calculation.

Travel to the Mara on day one, stay in the same area for two nights, then return to Nairobi on day three. The middle day gives you the clearest opportunity for a full wildlife programme. Keep an arrival night in Nairobi separate if your international flight arrives too late for the group pickup.

Why choose this route

Masai Mara

Open grassland and river corridors make this the wildlife centrepiece of many Kenya journeys. Choose between a reserve base and an adjoining conservancy, and check where included drives may take place.

Group size and departure arrangements

Before booking, confirm the actual departure date, minimum participation, maximum people per vehicle and whether every traveller has an appropriate viewing position. A shared itinerary follows the group’s transfer and activity schedule; a private alternative may suit travellers who need more flexibility.

The benchmark does not establish that a departure is operating on your dates. Ask how a change in participant numbers affects the price and what happens if the advertised minimum group does not form.

Accommodation and package scope

The research reference is in the mid-range category. Treat that as a starting point for discussion, not a hotel reservation. Compare the proposed properties by their location, access to the planned activities, room configuration and meal plan. A tented camp can offer very different facilities from a basic campsite, even when both appear in the same broad budget search.

Request one itemised proposal covering accommodation nights, game drives or guided visits, inter-camp transfers, park or reserve charges, and the meals and drinking water actually supplied. Activities mentioned as possibilities in this outline are not automatically included. Named hotels in third-party research are not evidence of a partnership or available rooms.

Prices, seasons and what can change

The researched USD reference is US$630–1,122 per person. Other displayed currencies are indicative conversions using the 2026-10-23 reference rates: USD 1 = EUR 0.89342, GBP 0.74804 and CAD 1.3995. Converted amounts are rounded up to whole currency units and are not exchange-rate guarantees.

Room sharing, the travel month, vehicle occupancy, domestic flights and permit availability can all change the final amount. Ask for the price for your exact party and dates, including any single supplement, child arrangements and mandatory charges. International airfare, entry documents, insurance, tips and optional excursions should be checked explicitly.

Compare the reserve, adjoining conservancy and gate location before choosing accommodation. For a Mara migration trip, select a seasonal area rather than assuming that the herds will be beside every camp.

If migration viewing is a priority, explain whether you want broad herd scenery, calving-season country or time near a river. These aims can call for different camps and dates. No itinerary guarantees herd positions, a river crossing or a particular predator encounter.

Planning your 3-Day Masai Mara Comfort Small-Group Safari

  • Where exactly do pickup and drop-off take place for the Nairobi to Nairobi routing?
  • Which mid-range properties and room types are available for my dates?
  • Which transport legs, activities, park fees and meals are included in the final amount?
  • What are the cancellation, amendment and payment conditions for the dated proposal?

Use the safari quote form to send your dates, party size, room needs and preferred pace. Refer to this itinerary title so the proposal can address the actual route. Review the booking terms and cancellation policy with the final quotation.

Official planning reference

For park information and current visitor guidance, consult Kenya Wildlife Service. Research checked on 26 October 2026. The source trail and reference pricing are retained with this package in the editorial record.

Compare related safari ideas

For another way to use your travel time, compare 3-Day Tsavo East and Taita Hills Safari from Diani and 3-Day Masai Mara Budget Group Safari. Compare the actual route and travel style before deciding which outline to customise.

Route

Route map: Nairobi, Masai Mara, NairobiStart & EndDay 1–3Start & EndDay 1–3Nairobi: Start & EndMasai Mara: Day 1–3

Kenya

  1. StartNairobi (Day 1)
  2. Day 1–3Masai Mara
  3. EndNairobi (Day 3)

Accommodation & meals

DayAccommodationMeals
1 Mid-range lodge near Masai Mara; property subject to quote Lunch, dinner
2 Mid-range lodge near Masai Mara; property subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
3 End of safariNo accommodation Breakfast, lunch

Places you visit

Masai Mara

Wildlife safaris

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Nairobi to Masai Mara

    Meet the group in Nairobi and travel to the Masai Mara area. After arriving at the lodge, settle in and have lunch before an afternoon wildlife outing if the transfer and park-entry arrangements allow it. The first overnight is near the Mara, rather than in Nairobi. The named lodge and pickup arrangements remain subject to the written quotation.

    • Nairobi, Masai Mara
    • Road transfer from Nairobi; timing depends on pickup, traffic and road conditions
    • Mid-range lodge near Masai Mara; property subject to quote
    • Lunch, dinner
  2. Day 2

    A full day in Masai Mara

    Spend the day exploring the Mara with the group and guide. A picnic lunch can make a longer outing practical, while the daily route should respond to wildlife movements, weather and reserve rules. Return to the same lodge for dinner and the second overnight, with no accommodation move.

    • Masai Mara
    • Local game drives; programme coordinated with the guide
    • Mid-range lodge near Masai Mara; property subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  3. Day 3

    Masai Mara to Nairobi

    Have breakfast, check out and return to Nairobi with the lunch arrangement shown in the reference programme. Any optional community visit requires separate confirmation and enough time for the return drive. Confirm your Nairobi drop-off and onward connection before adding activities; the safari does not include accommodation on this final night.

    • Masai Mara, Nairobi
    • Road transfer to Nairobi; allow time for your onward connection
    • Breakfast, lunch

Prices & dates

from £472 (indicative) per person sharing

  • Price depends on travel dates, group size and lodge choice.
  • Departure dates and availability require confirmation.
  • Single supplement and child rates on request.
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Included

Included

  • Proposed accommodation nights — properties, room categories and availability to be confirmed
  • Planned transfers and guided activities — exact scope to be confirmed in the dated quote
  • Park, reserve and permit charges only as itemised in the final quotation
  • Meals and drinking water only as specified in the final itinerary

Not included

  • International flights unless expressly included in the final quote
  • Entry documents, personal travel insurance and personal expenses
  • Optional activities and upgrades not listed in the final quotation
  • Single supplements and mandatory surcharges unless expressly itemised

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3-Day Masai Mara Comfort Small-Group Safari

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