Masai Mara Safari: 3-Day Private Tour with Game Drives
4.6
23 Ratings

Embark on a thrilling 3-day private safari to Masai Mara National Reserve and Naivasha Hell’s Gate National Park. Experience game drives, witness the Great Migration, and explore Lake Naivasha. Optional activities include a hot air balloon ride and a visit to a Maasai community.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Masai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi National Park - Guests will be picked up from either the airport or their hotel at 7:30 am. After a brief orientation and completing all necessary formalities, they will depart for Masai Mara, a 260 km journey, via the scenic viewpoint of the western Great Rift Valley.
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What's Included
  • Transport in a modified-safari vehicle, inclusive of hotel/airport pickup and drop-off.
  • Lunch
  • All park entrance fees, and full board accommodation in the chosen option.
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
What's Not Included
  • Boat ride
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Masai Village visit
  • holiday supplements in the lodge/camp.
Additional Information

Explore the Masai Mara National Reserve on a 3-day private tour with transfers from city hotels and the airport. Venture into the African plains with daily game drives through the park. Perfect for first-time safari enthusiasts. Encounter the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhino, along with numerous other mammals and birds in the Masai…

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Merrys936
May 14, 2026
Big Five & Balloon Ride – An Unforgettable Kenya Safari - We had a 3-day private safari tour of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Picked up from hotel in Nairobi. Our guide Julius was very knowledgeable and helpful. The Big Five are the Lion, the Elephant, the Leopard, the Buffalo and the Rhino. In the evening on the banks of the Mara river Hippo and Crocodile look very beautiful. The entire trip was private, just us and the guide. There was no hurry. Accommodation was very comfortable and the food was good. We had a hot air balloon ride as an extra, which was the best part of the tour. I went to Lake Naivasha and took a boat ride on Crescent Island. All in all, it was a great trip. Perfect for people going on safari for the first time.
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Salomet491
Apr 16, 2026
Adventure in Naivasha & Hell’s Gate - Our 3-day Nairobi to Masai Mara + Naivasha Hell's Gate Safari! On the first day we left from Nairobi and reached Masai Mara, We saw a lot of animals on the afternoon game drive — lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes all up close. The second day was spent at the Masai Mara. The guide was very expert, showed almost all of the Big Five. Safari in the sunrise and bonfire in the camp in the evening - everything was perfect. On the third day, I went on a bike safari through Lake Naivasha to Hell's Gate National Park. Cycling among zebras, warthogs, giraffes is a different experience altogether! Hiking and seeing the gorge at Hell's Gate was also great. Accommodation was good and transport was good. The guide was always friendly and helpful. A big thank you to the whole team
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Emile797
Mar 14, 2026
Perfect short safari experience. - Our 3-day Masai Mara and Naivasha safari was really amazing. From the very first day we could see lion, elephant, giraffe and buffalo very close. The guide was very experienced and told interesting facts about each animal. The boat trip at Naivasha and the ride between the zebra and giraffe at Hell's Gate were very different experiences. It is really great to do such a beautiful safari in a short time.
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Eliac845
Jan 31, 2026
An exclusive safari journey in the heart of Kenya - The 3-day Masai Mara and Naivasha Hell's Gate Safari was truly a dream come true for us. From the beginning of the journey from Nairobi, the entire trip was very well planned. Our private guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, who made every moment enjoyable. At Masai Mara, we saw lions, elephants, buffaloes and giraffes from close quarters. The early morning game drive was unforgettable - just nature and wildlife reign around. Watching Hippopotamus and colorful birds on boat ride in Naivasha is really a wonderful experience. Hell's Gate - Walking among the zebras and giraffes was exciting. Accommodation, food and service were all top notch.
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P3029yzhollyb
Jan 19, 2026
Action in Masai Mara, Relaxation in Naivasha - Our guide was very knowledgeable and showed us the Big Five at the Masai Mara on the first full day - the lion resting under the tree, the leopard on the branch, the elephant on the ground, the ferocious buffalo and even the black rhino! The game drives were exciting, especially in the early morning light, perfect for taking pictures. Cycling to Hell's Gate was the highlight of the second day - strolling through the dramatic canyons with zebras and giraffes felt like being on another planet! It was so much fun to see the hippos jumping right next to the boat ride on Naivasha Lake. We upgraded to a mid-range lodge, the accommodation was comfortable, the food was delicious (fresh Kenyan food) and everything was very well organized - no hassle. Perfect for those going for the first time. This tour is highly recommended if you want both the best part of the Masai Mara and the relaxing experience of Naivasha / Hell's Gate.
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A8961zerobertb
Nov 21, 2025
A Dream Safari With My Best Friend – Worth Every Penny! - The best decision of our lives was to book this 3-day Maasai Mara + Hells Gate tour with my best friend! It was our first time in Kenya and we were both scared that we would really see so much for spending so much money. But on the first game drive, when a cheetah caught its prey from 10 meters away and we both screamed, we knew that our money had been saved! Our guide James was amazing. We two friends said we wanted to see lions and cheetahs the most, and he took us around the whole day so that we wouldn't miss them. On the second day, in the morning, we saw the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros on the same safari!).:) In the afternoon, we saw hippos and crocodiles while having a picnic lunch by the Mara River. Cycling through Hells Gate among zebras and giraffes is a different feeling.We both took so many pictures that our mobile memory was full.): The food at the lodge was also great,and at night, chatting with friends over a beer by the campfire felt like I was dreaming.
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M3527wxlucasb
Sep 26, 2025
Vast nature and extraordinary arrangements - wonderful memories of a 3-day safari - This tour is perfect for visiting Masai Mara and Naivasha. The guide took us very close so that the whole group of lions and elephants could be seen in front of the eyes. Accommodation, food, and transportation were all well organized. In particular, walking in Hell's Gate National Park has given a different experience to see volcanic walls and wild animals. If you want, you can also choose the option of luxury accommodation, but for us the standard arrangement was comfortable enough. Once you do, you'll remember it for a lifetime.
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Rarryc2025
Jul 19, 2025
- It was only a three-day trip, but Bencia Africa made the whole trip great. Masai Mara was truly amazing - I got to see the lion, elephant, and cheetah up close! Our guide Patrick was very attentive and made sure that we could see the best places. The boat ride on Lake Naivasha was peaceful, and the cycling on Hell's Gate was a different kind of joy. Accommodations and food were all excellent. I would definitely recommend this trip if you want to have a great experience in a short time.
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Noorj471
Jun 20, 2025
An incredible three-day journey - From Nairobi to Masai Mara and Naivasha, this three-day tour is a breath of fresh African life. Our guide was very knowledgeable and experienced. On the first day, I saw a lion and an elephant. When I saw the cheetah and deer running after stopping the jeep at Masai Mara, I was speechless. The cycling experience at Hell's Gate National Park in Naivasha is quite different. The mountains, the valleys, the hot springs - everything tells of a strange beauty. In a word - "Wild Africa in 3 days! "
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129thomasu
Jun 8, 2025
A once in a lifetime experience! - Our 3-day trip to Masai Mara and Hell's Gate National Park was perfect in a word! From the beginning, our guide explained everything very sincerely. In Masai Mara, we got to see lions, elephants, giraffes, and cheetahs from close quarters - it was like a movie! On the second day, the bike ride in Hell's Gate National Park was a great adventure. The landscape here is completely different. In the movie Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, where the shooting took place, I had the opportunity to walk there. The rooms were clean and quiet, and the food was good. Best of all, the guide's knowledge and empathy - he patiently answered all of our questions.
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