

3 Days Maasai Mara Private Safari at Jambo/AA Lodge from Nairobi
About this activity
Experience Kenya's most iconic wildlife destination with a 3-day private safari in Maasai Mara, departing from Nairobi and staying at Jambo or AA Lodge. This reserve in the Great Rift Valley is renowned for exceptional Big Five sightings and hosts the legendary wildebeest migration (July–November), one of nature's most dramatic spectacles.
Masai Mara Reserve is the most popular tourism destination in Kenya. Located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland. Wildlife is most concentrated on the reserve’s western escarpment. Its regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife Viewing areas. The annual wildebeest’s migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November. Hardly can a visitor miss to spot the big five. The phenomenal wildebeest migration which is a spectacular event only seen in Maasai mara is the 8th wonder of the world.
Highlights
- ✓Search for the Big Five across open grasslands and western escarpment zones
- ✓Witness the annual wildebeest migration with over 1.5 million animals (seasonal)
- ✓Private safari experience at Jambo or AA Lodge with personalised itineraries
- ✓Concentrated wildlife viewing in one of Africa's premier reserves
- ✓Guided game drives through varied terrain and ecosystems
Insider tips
- ★Visit July–November for the migration peak; June and December offer smaller herds but fewer crowds
- ★The western escarpment has the highest wildlife density—request morning and late-afternoon drives to these zones
- ★Bring binoculars and a good camera with a telephoto lens; wildlife can be distant on the open plains
- ★Pack layers; early mornings and evenings are cool, midday heat is intense
Good to know
- •3-day duration includes travel time from Nairobi; confirm exact itinerary (safari days vs. travel days) with supplier
- •Private safari typically means dedicated vehicle and guide for your group
- •All-inclusive packages usually cover accommodation, meals, and game drives—verify what's included at booking
- •Malaria precautions recommended; consult your doctor before travel
- •Passport valid 6+ months required; check visa requirements for Kenya based on your nationality
Who it's for
Best time to visit
July to November offers the wildebeest migration spectacle and peak wildlife concentration. June and December are quieter alternatives with good game viewing; avoid April–May (long rains) when roads can be impassable and wildlife disperses.











