Masai Mara wildlife safari

3 days—Masai Mara Big Five & Wildlife Safari with Budget Camping Experience

From

$992 USD

pp

Safari summary

Experience the thrill of the Masai Mara, home to the iconic Big Five and sweeping African plains. Travel from Nairobi through the scenic Great Rift Valley, arriving for your first game drive and a night under the stars at a budget campsite.

Enjoy full-day game drives tracking lions, elephants, giraffes, and the seasonal wildebeest migration (July–October). Optional experiences include a Maasai village visit or a hot-air balloon safari for unforgettable views. All meals and beverages are included on safari days.

Wrap up with an early morning game drive before returning to Nairobi, capturing last glimpses of wildlife along the way. This shared group safari offers an authentic, budget-friendly adventure for wildlife enthusiasts and first-time safari travelers alike.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Bird watching—with professional guide
  • Photography safari—with professional guide
  • Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All drinks
  • Hot air balloons
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Private vehicle and driver
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Nairobi to Masai Mara Game Drive

Masai Mara

Depart Nairobi early and journey through the scenic Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Arrive at Masai Mara for lunch before checking in at your budget campsite (shared facilities). Enjoy an afternoon game drive spotting zebras, giraffes, elephants, and big cats. End the day with dinner and a campfire under the stars, immersing yourself in the sounds and sights of the African wilderness.

Lenchada Tourist Camp

Full-Day Masai Mara Game Drive

Masai Mara

Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara plains, tracking the Big Five and, during July–October, the seasonal wildebeest migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve while observing wildlife in their natural habitat. Optional experiences include a Maasai village visit or a hot-air balloon safari for breathtaking aerial views. Return to camp for dinner and a campfire under the stars, completing an immersive safari day.

Masai Mara to Nairobi Return Drive

Start the day with an early morning game drive for final wildlife sightings across the Mara plains. Return to camp for breakfast before driving back to Nairobi, enjoying a picnic lunch en route. Conclude the safari with drop-off at your hotel or JKIA, taking home unforgettable memories of Africa’s wildlife and landscapes.

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