3-Day Kenya Family Safari: Masai Mara & Big Five Adventure

Quick Trip Highlights
Duration	3 Days
Start/End	Nairobi
Destination	Masai Mara
Transport	4×4 Safari Land Cruiser
Accommodation	Sand River
Major Sightings	The Big 5

Kenyan Family Masai Mara Safaris are unique and are widely regarded as one of the Best Africa Sa f aris because tourists get to view plenty of wild animals including the Big 5 within less than 72 hours.

During this 3-Day Masai Mara Safari, tourists will enjoy their overnight stay at Elewana Sand River, a Luxury Masai Mara Camp that is located along the banks of the Sand River, a major tributary of the Mara River in the South-Western part of the Masai Mara.

In case you are searching for fun, exciting and adventurous Kenyan African Safaris, you should highly consider our 3-Day Kenya Family Safari: Masai Mara & Big Five Adventure tour package!

For inquiries and bookings, you can send us an e-mail at info@zungukasafaris.com

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Why Elewana Sand River?

The Sand River falls in Zunguka Africa’s list of the Best Kid-Friendly Safari Lodges in Masai Mara because of it’s spacious family tents that can accommodate a family of 4 adults and 2 children. Impressive, right?

The Sand River Family tent features two ensuite bedrooms that share a lounge area. This arrangement allows parents to enjoy private moments while keeping the kids close and secure in a tented environment that feels like a real home!

Another good thing about Sand River Camp is that it is located in a private conservancy, the Mara North Conservancy which is part of the Masai Mara National Reserve Ecosystem. There are very few crowds of people here and Elewana has some of the best expert guides around!

Finally, Sand River is a great choice for a Kenyan Family Safari is the Masai Mara because it offers the Wildlife Warrior Program which educates children about traditional Maasai crafts, helps them identify tracks and droppings of wild animals. This program also educates them about conservation and why traveling responsibly is more than a priority.

In case you are looking for an Exclusive Kenyan Family Safari in the Masai Mara where you are not surrounded by 20 other tour vans once a pride of lions is spotted, you should highly consider our 3-Day Kenya Family Safari: Masai Mara & Big Five Adventure tour package.

Elewana Sand River | Modern Amenities

Upon checking-in at Elewana Sand River, some of the features you should expect to enjoy in this 3 Days Kenyan Family Safari include;

En-suite Bathrooms
Comfortable Beds with Classic Safari Decor and Mosquito Netting
Bar
A Spacious Lounge and Dining Area
Charging Points
Power 24/7
A Swimming Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Free Breakfast
Laundry Service
Turndown Service
Adult-Only Pool
Restaurant
A Firepit
Wake Up Calls
Daily Housekeeping Calls

Sand River Masai Mara Accommodations

Comfortable Stays with Premium Amenities

Sand River Masai Mara has a total of 15 tented rooms (4 twins and 11 doubles) & a family tent that has 2 en-suite bathrooms.

The family tent is perfect for family safaris because it is very spacious and the standing height easily allows tall people to stand without hunching over.

Sand River Family Safari Charges

Validity From	To	Charges (USD)
4^th Jan 2026	31^st Mar 2026	4,050
1^st Apr 2026	31^st May 2026	2,950
1^st Jun 2026	30^th June 2026	4,050
1^st Jul 2026	31^st Oct 2026	4,850
1^st Nov 2026	19^th Dec 2026	4,050
20^th Dec 2026	3^rd Jan 2027	4,850

For bookings and inquiries, send us an e-mail at info@zungukasafaris.com

The charges above are per night and exclude the Masai Mara Entrance Fees

Itinerary

Cost

Itinerary

Cost

Day 01 :

Departure From Nairobi

06:30 | Tourists depart from Nairobi in a private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser. Along the way, there will be 3 stopovers only. They include the Great Rift Valley View Point, Mai Mahiu and Narok Town.

Pick up points will be agreed upon booking is confirmed. We also pick up tourists from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or their hotels.

12:30 | Arrival at the Masai Mara National Reserve. Entry will be through the Sekenani Gate since the Sand River Gate has been closed down temporarily.

13:00 | Upon arrival at Elewana Sand River Camp, tourists will then check in, relax and then lunch will be served.

14:30 | Afternoon Game Drive: Big 5 & big herbivore spotting.

18:00 | Head back to Camp for Sundowners

19:00 | Dinner time. Fine delicacies are presented to the tourists

20:00 | Optional bonfires & enjoyment. Over night stay at Sand River Camp.

Day 02 :

Full Masai Mara Game Drive

06:30 am | Wake up calls

07:00 am | Tourists enjoy light breakfast (Tea or Coffee + Snack)

07:30 am | Morning game drive

09:00 am | Morning bush breakfast

09:30 am | Tourists embark on mid-morning game drive

12:00 pm | Tourists head back to their camps for lunch

12:30 pm | Lunch is served. Fine delicacies are laid on the table. Accompaniments include water and selected soft drinks. Alcoholic drinks cost extra.

1:00 pm | Tourists can relax and enjoy some private time in their tented camps. They can also take a short nap

2:30 pm | Tourists are treated with an afternoon game drive. Optional activities that can be done during this time include a Maasai Mara Village Visit or Hot Air Balloon Safaris. Both of these activities can only be done at an extra cost

6:00 pm | Tourists head back to camp for sundowners at 06:30 pm

7:00 pm | Dinner is served under the stars. Tourists can later enjoy refreshing alcoholic and/or non-alcoholic drinks at their own costs as from 8:00 pm

8:00 pm | From 8:00 pm, Tourists enjoy their own free time at can sleep at their own time

Day 03 :

Morning Game Drive & Departure From Masai Mara

06:30 am | Wake up calls

07:00 am | Tourists enjoy light breakfast (Tea & Coffee + Snack)

07:30 am | Morning game drive and final sightings of the Masai Mara Wildlife

09:30 am | Tourists head back to camp for breakfast

10:00 am | Tourists check-out from their Masai Mara Lodge

10:30 am | Road transfers from Masai Mara to Nairobi. Approximately, it takes 7 hours depending on road conditions, and road congestion