3 days masai mara safari from Nairobi
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3 days masai mara safari from Nairobi
By Simba Paka Safaris
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Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
Ages 1-90, max of 8 per group
Duration: 3 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Transport in 4by4 safari van with a pop viewing
- Accommodation.
- Professional driver guide.
- Mineral water.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
What's not included- Park entrance fees to Masai Mara
- Masai Village
- Start:
- Mercantile House, 21 Koinange St, Nairobi, KenyaConsolidated Bank House, 3rd floor Suite No. 318, Nairobi, Kenya
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 72484P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Maasai mara is a home to the some of the most astounding national parks in all Africa. A maasai mara safari will give you a chance to see an incredible range of animals. From the big five to zebras, crocodiles, gazelles and wildebeest, thee list is endless! And let`s not forget and about the landscape, which is too beautiful to be ignored. Prepare to marvel at picturesque savannahs, indigenous trees, and endless valleys. Maasai mara is such a dazzling safari destination that we simply cannot recommend it enough
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 72484P1
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- 2iang0 contributionsFantastic safariWe did a 4 night safari staying at the Ashnil Mara camp. Booked all through Paul on WhatsApp. Paul sorted all our accommodation & private safari with a balloon trip, also with internal flights within the Masai Mara. The trip was as smooth as could be, saw amazing animals in their natural habitat, not all the big five but it’s not a zoo so you have to be lucky to see the rhino & leopard. But we saw some fantastic sights & Jack our guide really went over & above to give us the best experience. Many thanks Paul & JackWritten 28 June 2024
- 927luisfabianp0 contributionsThe most wonderful experience in life.My wife and I went to Kenia to a mission trip but we wanted to have a Safari experience before, we had an amazing time with Simba Paka, we felt safe in every moment, everybody was very kind and helpful, we were able to see incredible animals riding in a very nice Toyota Land Cruiser and we were able to find friendship and confort. I celebrated my birthday in the safari and they had a very nice gesture with me, thank you for that. I strongly recommend Simba Paka because they will take care of you and help you to enjoy your trip.Written 8 May 2024
- robertod340 contributionsExcellent Tour operator for your Safari Adventures in KenyaI went on a 8 days tour in Kenya with the excellent group of professional at Simba Paka Safaris and all my thoughts are excellent. They arranged my trip perfectly when economical and reasonable prices. They kook good care of my and my sister and we enjoyed our Amboseli, Hell's Gate and Masai Mara National Parks tour. Any question they rapidly solved it and it was everything very well in terms of quality and services. If I go back to Kenya I would book with them without doubtWritten 28 March 2024
- lauraed890 contributionsFirst Class SafariI joined Simba Paka Safaris for a tour to the Masai Mara in March 2023. What an amazing, once in a lifetime trip! The tour guides/drivers were so knowledgeable and accommodating. We saw an array of animals and they knew the best places to find the big 5. Would definitely recommend- thank you!Written 8 January 2024
- Seaside171512184710 contributionsMust see!Richard, our tour guide, was great! Easy going and knowledgeable. He really took his time to show us a wide variety of animals! The national park was great. Maasai village visit was also totally worth out time. The tour operator was also very accommodating! Super happy!Written 24 December 2023
- Stay057906579950 contributionsSimba Paka safari did not disappointI met Paul in his Nairobi office. We discussed safari options. Paul answered all my questions , and I made the booking . Paul picked me up in the morning from my hotel. I was booked into the Mara Chui Lodge, which wasn’t the lodge advertised ,as it was fully booked. ,. But the Mara Chui Lodge did not disappoint. Helpful and friendly staff. Plenty of good food and hot drinks. The room itself was spacious and comfortable. John , the guide , driver and ranger , was very good , and we saw plenty of wildlife. John even made arrangements halfway back to Nairobi , for me to do a detour with another driver, to another destination. Solo traveler . November 2023Written 12 December 2023
- 762brentp0 contributionsAmazing Safari ExperienceI joined in with other individuals and couples for a 4 day Safari including Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and finishing in Naivasha. I chose Enkorok camp in Masai Mara and was very happy with that decision. The food, service and luxury tent all exceeded my expectations. Our driver guide Dickson was amazing and went above and beyond what was necessary at every turn. He was extremely knowledgeable and always put us in great positions to see all the Wildlife. 10/10 The additional boat tour he organised for us in Lake Naivasha was also incredible and well worth it.Written 18 June 2023
- tiger_sail0 contributions4 Day Masai Mara and NakuruTravelled to Masai Mara and spent a full 10 hour day sighting animals saw everything from cheetah, leopard, lions, zebras, giraffes and elephants. We got close to the animals and stopped plenty of times to observe. The camping tents were huge with full bathroom and showers like a hotel room. The campsite was beautiful with nice food and breakfast. I really enjoyed the morning walk up the mountain with local guide George. Nakura is a smaller park and we saw flamingos and stopped to watch zebras and giraffes. Albert was a great driver, friendly and it was easy to get around. Highly recommend a great experience.Written 10 March 2023
- Stianvikw0 contributionsGreat experience!Great experience! Lovely guide and driver. The car was big and comfortable, even if the road is bumpy!!! Took about 7 hours to destination(not 5 that it says on the website).Written 27 February 2023
- DianaBlench10 contributionsAbsolutely worth it !!I definitely recommend Simba Paka Safaris. We had a great experience at the Maasai Mara with our guide who was extremely knowledgeable and managed to help us see all the animals that we wanted to see. Paul our main contact at Simba Paka Safaris is great at communication and he is very helpful which made everything flow so smoothly. He arranged for someone to pick us up from the airport at no extra cost which we are very thankful for since we arrived at JKIA very early in the morning and we were tired from the long journey and a little stressed from the airport security confiscating our drone. All in all we had a great experience and we will be booking Simba Paka Safaris again.Written 20 February 2023
- 998hellenw0 contributionsThe best adventure ever.I did the 4 day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru safaris. From start to finish, Simba Paka Tours were professional, reactive and great at communicating all facets of the trip. I did the mid range tour and Paul organised my hotels on arrival and departure, transfers and the best tour guide possible. If you do this tour and you get Johnny Jackson as guide, you will be very lucky. I also did the hot air balloon flight which was above my expectations. Fabulous trip from start to, sadly, the end. Wish I could stay. PS, bring a good camera.Written 26 January 2023
- Sabina F0 contributionsAmazing Safari!Amazing Safari! We did a Safari with Paul and his staff, 5 days in Masai Mara. It was a wonderful experience, that gave us the opportunity to see all the Big Five thanks to the ability of our guide! Paul is very gentle and professional. I recommend it very much for a unique experience.Written 14 January 2023
- bhagwans20210 contributionsJust AmazingMr.Paul is a very friendly and just a gentlemen person. We did a 7 day Kenya safari and we not only saw the big 5. Following advice from Paul from Simba paka Safaris we went to the following national parks; Nakuru, Masai mara, Amboseli, and lake Naivasha. For sure this was the best choice for us as a family. We had a great time with Francis our guide he was so friendly and knowledgeable about wildlife and routes in the park. We would definitely recommend it! We always felt well taken care of by Simba paka Safaris teamWritten 6 January 2023
- X4794ERaprilr0 contributionsThe best around!Paul is an absolute legend, goes above and beyond. Had such a great and fun experience, saw so many animals. Would recommend this to absolutely everyone!Written 7 October 2022
- KarineB27040 contributionsBest ever vacationI booked our safari from Canada directly with Paul (Simba Pakka Safaris) not knowing if we would arrive and have a safari or not. Paul was answering every message and email all the time. He is amazing! We had the best trip ever for our 25th anniversary all thanks to Paul and his professionalism. Details and surprises everywhere we went to make sure we felt special and we were celebrated. From the minute we landed to the minute we took off back to Canada. 18 days safari across Kenya and resort were out of this world!! You absolutely CAN NOT go wrong with this company!! We saw all the best places and animals!! Francis our private driver was incredible and knew exactly what we wanted to see and where to bring us. Make sure to ask for Francis. Thank you Paul for the best ever vacation. You are in our hearts and part of our family forever💕💕💕Written 28 September 2022
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rodpyke
Paphos District, Cyprus34 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We went on a 3 day Masai Mara safari from Nairobi with Pullman's Tours and Safaris en route to the Serengeti in Tanzania. Our driver / guide Bryson was with us all the time from picking us up at the hotel in Nairobi to delivering us (and seeing us on the plane) at the airship in the Masai Mara. Bryson was a very safe driver, friendly, spoke English very well and was extremely helpful and considerate particularly when driving slowly over the dirt bumpy roads in the Masai Mara. We had a great time and Bryson knew where to go to see the wildlife close up. I would recommend that you have a vehicle of your own (though more expensive) as you get a better experience without having to share
Written 26 October 2023
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Adriana Daniela B
11 contributions
Feb 2022 • Family
Besides the high progessionalism, Paul made us feel safe, he managed and organized the time very well so that we can trully enjoy this unique experience that safari is.
The guide that accompanied us together with Paul, Rahim is top driver during the game days. In the couple of days that we had game days he literally raced with us so that we can see the big 5, including the rhino which is the rarest.
Everything was at its best starting with accommodation, game days, Masai village. I strongly recommend Paul to all who wish to be part of a great adventure.
I look forward to seeing them soon in the next safari.
The guide that accompanied us together with Paul, Rahim is top driver during the game days. In the couple of days that we had game days he literally raced with us so that we can see the big 5, including the rhino which is the rarest.
Everything was at its best starting with accommodation, game days, Masai village. I strongly recommend Paul to all who wish to be part of a great adventure.
I look forward to seeing them soon in the next safari.
Written 17 February 2022
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Thank you so much for your feedback! We`re really glad you enjoyed your safari to Masai Mara.
We were blown away by your positive words, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a wonderful review.
We really thank you for booking a tour with us.
Written 18 February 2022
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Haider R
12 contributions
June 2021 • Family
Simba Paka Safari is one of the best tourism and Safari companies that I have dealt with in Kenya. They are very professionals in their work.
They arranged for me and my family an amazing adventure and new experience through the 3 days Massai Mara Safari. My family who is for the first time visiting Kenya, are so excited and appreciated to Paul and his team, in particular the tour guide James who is a very professional and knowledgeable tour guide
I am truly sure who wants to go to su h Safari, he should see and consult Simba Paka Safari company.
Thanks Paul, James and the team for your highly appreciated professionalism
Dr. Haider Rasheed
They arranged for me and my family an amazing adventure and new experience through the 3 days Massai Mara Safari. My family who is for the first time visiting Kenya, are so excited and appreciated to Paul and his team, in particular the tour guide James who is a very professional and knowledgeable tour guide
I am truly sure who wants to go to su h Safari, he should see and consult Simba Paka Safari company.
Thanks Paul, James and the team for your highly appreciated professionalism
Dr. Haider Rasheed
Written 13 June 2021
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Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your Safari in Masai Mara. I am glad that we were able to offer the best safari for you. Also thank you for the kind words regarding the trip. We are continually trying to improve the variety and quality of our safari. Thank you for booking a tour with us I hope you will consider us for the next Trip.
Sincerely
Paul Kariuki Mwangi
C.E.O Simba Paka Safaris
Written 14 June 2021
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L Taylor
Leeds, UK21 contributions
Before we came, Paul promised us that we will return back to our country happy and that is exactly what happened. Simba Paka Safari took amazing care of us from the start all the way until the end and we were cherished with wonderful memories. Charles did a great job of the Masai Mara game drives and we even got to see 4 of the Big 5 amongst other spectacular scenes. The car provided was spacious and the rate given by Paul compared to other companies was really spectacular. Enkorok lodges were really clean, welcoming and have a great team of staff. Thank you for giving us a fantastic experience.
Written 10 February 2022
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Hello Luqmaan,
I am thrilled that you enjoyed our specialty. Thank you for choosing Simba Paka Safaris, we are so glad you enjoyed your safari experience. Wishing you all the best.
Written 20 February 2022
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Manoj C
Mysore District, India2 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
Simba Paka provided a perfect getaway to Masai Mara. Their hospitality was excellent. I'd like to thank Mr Paul individually for the way he took care of us. Felt like as we did another safari in India. Safari was tailor-made, could make it big four this time, hoping to tick the Rhino next time.
Written 21 January 2022
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Hi Manoj. Thank you so much for taking your time to share this 5-star review on Tripadvisor. We loved hearing how much you enjoyed it. We know you have choices when it comes to your travel adventures, and it means the world to us you`ve chosen to book an experience with us. Thank you again for supporting our local business, and we hope you`ll come back in future
Written 22 January 2022
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Haji
5 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
One of the best experience of my life
The trip was amazing, the accommodation, food game drive was great 👍🏽 will recommend to any adventurous and nature lover. Paul made sure that we enjoyed the trip.
The masai dance was fun, beautiful people with beautiful culture
The trip was amazing, the accommodation, food game drive was great 👍🏽 will recommend to any adventurous and nature lover. Paul made sure that we enjoyed the trip.
The masai dance was fun, beautiful people with beautiful culture
Written 7 April 2022
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Hello Hajuratu,
It was awesome to hear how much you enjoyed your safari with us. Thank you for booking a tour with us.
Written 12 April 2022
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TW
Glastonbury, UK12 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
The tour was expertly organised by Paul and the day to day driving experience from Zach was great - all of the itinerary was followed as specified and both were very friendly, welcoming, and added a great personal touch to the trip.
We got to know Zach really well and he is clearly very passionate about his job and knows the best sports for spotting animals, and he is in regular contact with other drivers who help each other to find the best animals. We found 4 of the Big 5 in just two days.
I would certainly go on this tour again. Whilst the accomodation is more on the basic side, the lower cost of this trip does not compromise on the quality of the safari and there are no hidden additional costs. Overall, it represents great value for money, and Paul will offer you the chance to upgrade to nicer accommodation for an additional cost if need be. I would highly recommend this.
Thanks again!
We got to know Zach really well and he is clearly very passionate about his job and knows the best sports for spotting animals, and he is in regular contact with other drivers who help each other to find the best animals. We found 4 of the Big 5 in just two days.
I would certainly go on this tour again. Whilst the accomodation is more on the basic side, the lower cost of this trip does not compromise on the quality of the safari and there are no hidden additional costs. Overall, it represents great value for money, and Paul will offer you the chance to upgrade to nicer accommodation for an additional cost if need be. I would highly recommend this.
Thanks again!
Written 17 November 2022
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Dear Wilson,
Thank you so much for your review and feedback, we really appreciate, and it was an honor serving you during the Kenya safari.
Kind regards,
Paul
Written 23 January 2023
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S D
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Solo
This tour was the experience of a lifetime and I cannot thank Paul enough for making this possible! He was so helpful and quick to respond to any questions and made all problems disappear. The quality for the mid-range price point exceeded all expectations. The booking, logistics and support were flawless, my accommodation at the Enkorok Mara camp was the perfect location at which to stay, and our driver/guide Joshua gave us the best possible safari experience. Therefore my unreserved recommendation to Simba Paka for their excellent services and choice of equally high quality partners!
Written 18 April 2023
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Written 16 May 2024
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Shilpen S
London, UK9 contributions
My family and I (including two daughters aged 12 and 8) have recently returned from an excellent Maasai Mara safari experience with Simba Paka. We stayed at Enkorok Camp which was perfect as a mid-range tented camp, with very good food, attentive service and a reassuring security presence round the clock. Our guide and driver was Francis, who took excellent care of us and made sure we had close sightings of a very wide range of animals. We saw all of the “big five” apart from rhino…but this was made up for by a sighting of a serval cat which is extremely rare. Paul, the owner of Simba Paka, was also responsive and reliable throughout. All in all an experience to be recommended. We plan to come back!
Written 17 August 2023
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Dear Shilpens, Thank you so much for your kind words about your safari with us! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your safari with us and had unforgettable experience with us, we will be honored to host you again....
Written 16 May 2024
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Annie
Miami, FL15 contributions
From start to finish our experience with Simba Park was flawless. Paul was able to coordinate everything we needed in a responsive and professional manner. He picked us up from our hotel and made sure we were checked into our flights for the safari. Paul also met us after our safari, at the airport, to make sure our transfer to Zanzibar went smoothly. This was very welcoming and thoughtful, at no point did we ever feel alone in Kenya.
Our guide for the safari, Francis, made sure we saw The Big Five. As difficult as that is, he spoke to other drivers, keeping in contact with everyone, so when a sighting occurred he was racing to get us there. Never giving away the surprise, only saying “we going to see some animals!” He had a keen eye and often spotted animals way in the distance. He made our safari quite memorable!
We stayed at camp Kilima, this lodge is located at an elevation which made it cooler at nights but also meant there were no mosquitoes! I’ve never felt such a deep bond and connection, in such a short period of time, with the staff. They provided impeccable service with attention to every minute detail. Our stay there was unmatched anywhere else.
Thanks to Paul and Simba Parks for putting it all together and coordinate an incredible experience!
Our guide for the safari, Francis, made sure we saw The Big Five. As difficult as that is, he spoke to other drivers, keeping in contact with everyone, so when a sighting occurred he was racing to get us there. Never giving away the surprise, only saying “we going to see some animals!” He had a keen eye and often spotted animals way in the distance. He made our safari quite memorable!
We stayed at camp Kilima, this lodge is located at an elevation which made it cooler at nights but also meant there were no mosquitoes! I’ve never felt such a deep bond and connection, in such a short period of time, with the staff. They provided impeccable service with attention to every minute detail. Our stay there was unmatched anywhere else.
Thanks to Paul and Simba Parks for putting it all together and coordinate an incredible experience!
Written 16 November 2022
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Dear Annie,
Thank you so much for your review and feedback, we really appreciate, and it was an honor serving you during the Kenya safari.
Kind regards,
Paul
Written 23 January 2023
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what is the lodging while at the safari
Written 11 November 2019
will it include park fees....what lodges are in packages
Written 15 July 2019
Fees were included in overall price. We went mid range to encorok camp. It's not a lodge. It's a luxury tent but feels like a hotel room! Sure if you wanted lodge accommodation that could be arranged. We communicated via What's app with Paul the owner to sort put the details. His phone no for this is on the web page
Written 16 July 2019
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