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Maasai Mara Short Safari — 3 Days vs Maasai Mara Big Five Intensive — 5 Days
Both trips explore the Maasai Mara, but they suit different travellers. The 3-day option is a focused, efficient taste of the reserve, while the 5-day itinerary trades a little more time and cost for deeper game viewing and a more relaxed pace.
Here's how they stack up side by side, and who each one is for.
At a glance
| Maasai Mara Short Safari — 3 Days | Maasai Mara Big Five Intensive — 5 Days | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 3 days / 2 nights | 5 days / 4 nights |
| Price from | $795 | $1390 |
| Group size | 1–8 | 1–8 |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Destinations | Maasai Mara Game Reserve | Maasai Mara Game Reserve |
| Route | Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Nairobi | Nairobi → Maasai Mara (4 nights) → Nairobi |
Choose Maasai Mara Short Safari — 3 Days if…
You're short on time or budget and want the Mara's headline wildlife in a tight, well-organised 3-day trip.
Bottom line
Short on time? The 3-day delivers the highlights. Want the full Mara experience? The 5-day is worth the extra days.
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