3-Day Budget Safari to Masai Mara from Nairobi
Affordable Group Adventure | Guided Game Drives | Big Five Experience
Overview
Join an affordable group safari to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Travel by road from Nairobi, enjoy guided game drives,
Rift Valley viewpoints, and stay in a budget tented camp near the park boundary. Ideal for budget travelers, solo adventurers, and backpackers
seeking a no-frills wildlife experience.
IMPORTANT: Park Fees & Game Drives
- Park entry fees are NOT included and determine how many game drives you can attend (tickets are valid for 12 hours each).
- High Season (Jul–Dec): USD 200 per person per day → typically USD 400 for 2 days.
- Low Season (Jan–Jun): USD 100 per person per day → typically USD 200 for 2 days.
Budget Options
- Option (2 Park-Fee Days): Rhino Tourist Camp
Day 1: Nairobi → Mara + 1 afternoon game drive (uses 1 park-fee day).
Day 2: Full-day game drive with picnic lunch (uses 1 park-fee day).
Day 3: Mara → Nairobi.
Itinerary Summary
Day 1: Nairobi → Masai Mara – Journey Through the Rift Valley
- 07:00–08:30 Pick-up: City Market (Nairobi CBD) or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
- Scenic drive via the Great Rift Valley with photo stop.
- Lunch in Narok Town; continue to Masai Mara.
- Late-afternoon game drive en route to camp (only for Option 2).
- Dinner & Overnight: Rhino Tourist Camp (Budget Tented) or Jambo/Similar.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
- Early breakfast; collect picnic lunch.
- Full-day game drive (Mara River, seasonal Wildebeest Migration Jul–Oct; Big Five possible).
- Return to camp for dinner & overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Masai Mara → Nairobi
- Breakfast at camp; depart Masai Mara.
- Picnic lunch stop in Narok.
- Arrive Nairobi late afternoon; drop-off at City Market (hotel drop-off available for groups—see notes).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
✅ What’s Included
- 2 nights in a budget tented camp (Rhino Tourist Camp or similar)
- Meals as per itinerary (Day 1: L, D • Day 2: B, L, D • Day 3: B, L)
- Ground transport in a shared 4×4 safari Jeep
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Full-day game drive on Day 2
- Drinking water during safari
- Applicable taxes & VAT
- Pick-up point: City Market (CBD); free hotel/airport pick-up & drop-off for groups of 8 adults
- Optional: Westlands pick-up at ABC Place only
❌ Not Included
- Masai Mara Park Entry Fees (USD 100–200 per person/day; pay directly)
- Drinks & alcoholic beverages
- Optional extras: Maasai Village visit, hot-air balloon
- Tips & gratuities
- Accommodation in Nairobi on final day (available at extra cost)
- Holiday supplements (Easter, Christmas, New Year)
- Government-imposed park fee increases
Highlights
- Game drives in the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve
- Stay in authentic budget tented camps near the park (unfenced bush atmosphere)
- See the Big Five and the Wildebeest Migration (seasonal)
- Epic photography and Great Rift Valley scenery
ℹ️ Important Info
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Group Size: Shared vehicle (max 6–8 per Jeep)
- Accommodation Type: Basic/no-frills budget tents with shared or simple private facilities
- Upgrades: Luxury lodge & private safari options available on request
- What to bring: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, reusable water bottle
- Payment: Carry cash/credit card for park fees, drinks, extras
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