15 Maasai Mara Tours to Build a Day Around

1.3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari

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

Join a small group of 7 to 8 people for three days in the Maasai Mara, traveling from Nairobi in a pop-up-roof Land Cruiser. Expect sunset and full-day game drives, self-contained tent camping, picnic lunch, and an optional Maasai village visit. Guides such as Sammy, Castro, and Paul are known for sharp animal spotting.

“Safari was an unforgettable and awesome experience! We saw so many animals: lions, cheetah, leopard, hippos, giraffes etc. We never would have expected to see so much diversity. Tent acommodation was authentic and nice, lots of cute monkeys in the area. Electrity was down sometimes but its understandable. They had a back up generator in the mornings and evenings. Guide was a great driver. Although it would have been nice to hear more about the animals and local ecosystem. The separate option to visit the Maasai village was an unique experience but very touristey and maybe a bit staged. A big recommendation for the safari tour itself but perhaps consider…”

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

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

You’ll leave Nairobi at 7:00 am in a private 4WD Land Cruiser with an English-speaking driver-guide, stop at the Great Rift Valley, and spend two nights near the Masai Mara. Expect game drives, Big Five sightings, migration-season wildlife, included meals, and an optional Maasai cultural visit.

“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.Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage, Beads Center & Bomas of Kenya Tour Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $135

Spend about 10 hours exploring Nairobi’s wildlife and culture with hotel pickup, a small-group guide, and stops at the Giraffe Centre, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Kobe Tough beads, and Bomas of Kenya. Guides such as Stephen, Titus, Simon, and Wellington are praised for warm service, but confirm the extra Nairobi National Park fee before booking.

“The whole day was great. We loved the Giraffe Center and the Elephant Orphanage. Our driver Simon was wonderful.”

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4.Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara 4 Days Private Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $2,900

You’ll travel privately from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara in four days, with boat and walking safaris, rhino country, and full-day game drives. Guides such as George, James, Mike, and Tony have led past trips, though your assigned guide may differ.

“My wife and I booked a 4 days safari to Lake Nakuru, Naivasha and Masai Mara. We saw a lot of wild animals, birds and beautiful landscapes. We chose to stay at Lake Nakuru lodge and Zebra Plains Tented Camp.”

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5.African Wildlife & Nature – 5 Kenya national parks – 6 day Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $3,660

You’ll travel from Nairobi with a private driver-guide through Tsavo West, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, and Maasai Mara. Expect volcanic scenery, elephants, rhinos, hippos, birds, big cats, a Crescent Island walk, a Hell’s Gate bike ride, five nights of lodging, and all listed meals.

“We both wanted to spend a little time in nature, but we didn't just get nature; we got a dream opportunity to get lost together.”

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6.Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara 6 Days Private 4×4 Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $5,980

Spend six days in a private 4x4 Jeep with a driver-guide across Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara. Expect long road transfers, daily game drives, pre-booked lodges or tented camps, meals, and chances to see rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and the Big Five.

“This review is about the tour company Natural world not a reflection on our guide Harrisson.”

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7.2 Days Classic Maasai Mara Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $850

Leave Nairobi at 7:00 am for a private two-day Maasai Mara safari. You get an afternoon game drive on day one, then an early morning drive before returning to Nairobi on day two. Guides such as John, Tony, Kelvin, and Reuben have been praised for safe driving, wildlife knowledge, and friendly service.

“My friends and I did a camping safari with Unscripted Safaris in Tsavo, and it was such an adventure. We spent our nights under the stars, listening to the sounds of wildlife, and our days spotting lions, elephants, and giraffes. The guides were super knowledgeable and made the whole experience feel safe and exciting.”

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8.Giraffe center, Elephant Orphanage and Beads Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $115

Start with giraffe feeding at the Giraffe Centre, then visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust during its one-hour public session. Finish at Kazuri or Kobe Beads Factory, where you can see pottery and jewellery made by single mothers. Pickup, transport, guide, and two admissions are included.

“This was the highlight of my trip to Nairobi. To see these magnificent animals up close was amazing. Our guide Wellington was very helpful. Highly recommended”

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9.Olpejeta, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara 5 Days Private Kenya Jeep tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $2,880

Spend five days moving from Ol Pejeta’s chimpanzees and protected black rhinos to Lake Naivasha’s hippos and Crescent Island, then two days among Maasai Mara wildlife. Your private guide handles the long drives, game viewing, meals, and Nairobi transfers. Guide assignments vary, with David, Thomas, Ezra, and Peter among the names associated with past trips.

“This 5-day safari was quite different - this mixed experience of traveling by jeep, boat, walking, and cycling is really worth remembering. It was a great experience to see the chimpanzees in Ol Pejeta and visit the protected area of the Black RhiRead more”

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10.3-Day Masai Mara Group Safari with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $1,195

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara in a small group of up to 15, with a dedicated driver-guide, afternoon and full-day game drives, a Mara River visit, and an early final drive. Airport pickup is available for early arrivals, and a Maasai visit is optional.

“I booked a 3-day Masai Mara safari with Natural World Kenya Safaris and it was an incredible experience. The whole trip was well organized, our driver was reliable and knowledgeable, and we saw plenty of wildlife. Everything went as planned and the service was excellent. I highly recommend them for anyone looking to explore Kenya’s national parks.”

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11.Hot Air Balloon Safari & Champagne Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · 1h 10m · from $495

You’ll leave your Mara lodge at 4:30 am for a 70-minute balloon flight with an English-speaking guide and professional pilot. Expect sunrise views, a guaranteed window seat, a short game drive, and a cooked bush breakfast with champagne. Groups range from 8 to 15 people.

“What an experience. Floating over the Masai Mara watching the sun rise. Didn’t see too many animals but that really didn’t spoil the experience. Loved every minute.”

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12.4-Day Tour in Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivash, Masai Mara from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $3,540

You travel by private 4 x 4 Jeep from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island, and the Maasai Mara, with boat and walking safaris included. Expect early starts, picnic meals, hippos, giraffes, big cats, and a guide who can shape game drives around your wildlife interests.

“This trip was a game changer. It was my daughters choice for her birthday. Thank you for the surprise cake. We counted over 20 Lions. The driver knew where to get the prides.”

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13.Ol Pejeta Conservancy Day Tour from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $380

Leave Nairobi before dawn for Ol Pejeta Conservancy with a private driver-guide such as Dan, Tony, or Peter. Expect two game drives, the equator marker, chimpanzees, Big Five wildlife, Baraka the blind rhino, and the northern white rhinos. Lunch and optional close-up rhino viewing cost extra.

“With something so expensive you would think you would be taken cared of. The truck had a high pitch beep sound throughout the entire day hurting our ears (in the very early morning and late night), the driver didn’t put his seatbelt on so another beep was heard, and he waRead more”

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14.Elephant Orphanage,Giraffe Center&Karen Blixxen Day TripTour

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 12 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $35Best value

You’ll visit Nairobi’s Giraffe Centre, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Karen Blixen Museum, and a Kazuri or Kobe beads workshop. An English-speaking guide handles hotel transport, while you pay the listed admission and conservation fees separately. The day suits first-time Nairobi visitors who want wildlife and culture together.

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15.4-days safari: Tsavo east, west and Amboseli national parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $1,100

Travel from your hotel with a safari guide through Tsavo East, Tsavo West, and Amboseli. Expect afternoon and early-morning game drives, red elephants, possible lion sightings, Mzima Springs, Kilimanjaro views, lodge stays, and three included lunches, dinners, and breakfasts.

“Our tour started in Mombasa when Geoffrey our guide picked us up from our hotel. From there we toured from Tsavo East, through Tsavo West, and ended in Mombasa. My wife and I spent five days, four nights traveling around viewing morRead more”

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