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Masai Mara Budget Safari Tours
Whatever budget you’re on, a safari in the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya is a trip of a lifetime. The wildlife viewing is consistently superb. The wide-open savannah makes spotting animals easy, and you’ll find yourself driving from one great sighting to the next. The moment you arrive you’ll be welcomed by big herds of grazers dotted on the open plains, and it won’t take long to find some predators too. There isn’t a bad time for a safari in the Masai Mara, but come here between late September and October and you might observe the wildebeest migration, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife displays.
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6-Day Kenya Budget Tour Maasai Mara-Nakuru-Amboseli
$690 to $920 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Bienvenido Kenya Tours and Safaris
4.3/5 – 77 Reviews
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3-Day Safari Van Masai Mara Group Joining
$352 to $554 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris
4.9/5 – 1093 Reviews
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3-Day Rhino Tourist Camp Masai Mara Shared Tour Jeep
$363 to $583 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Balu Travel
4.8/5 – 52 Reviews
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6-Day Let's Go Masai Mara Nakuru and Amboseli in a Group
$880 to $1,100 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Jungleroam Safaris
5.0/5 – 21 Reviews
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4-Day Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Group Budget Safari Tour
$523 to $754 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nakuru (City), Lake Nakuru NP, Nairobi (End)
African Sermon Safaris
4.9/5 – 92 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Kenya Adventure Safari
$1,199 to $1,595 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Super Eagles Travel and Tours
4.8/5 – 161 Reviews
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3-Day Maasai Mara Safari Experience- Budget Option
$807 to $1,102 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Jambo Travel House
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Group Joining Masai Mara
$350 to $589 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Jocky Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 1319 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Kenya Magnificent Budget Tour
$2,310 to $2,530 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Great Rift Valley, Masai Mara NR, Giraffe Centre (Nairobi), Nairobi (End)
Kubwa Five Safaris
5.0/5 – 124 Reviews
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6-Day Budget Safari in a Minivan
$1,205 to $1,859 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Kameraz of Afrika
4.8/5 – 100 Reviews
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5-Day Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha Private Budget Safari
$1,238 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Nairobi (End)
Ways Of Africa Travel
5.0/5 – 68 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Fascinating Budget Kenya Classic Safari on Minivan
$858 to $935 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Lenchada Safaris
4.9/5 – 731 Reviews
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6-Day Masai Mara- Lake Nakuru - Amboseli National Parks
$891 to $1,056 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Pride of Africa Adventures
4.5/5 – 68 Reviews
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4-Day Masai Mara Budget Holiday
$473 to $671 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Maasai Village (Cultural Village), Nairobi (End)
Go East Africa Safari
4.8/5 – 27 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara Travel as Family on 4x4 Budget Safari
$398 to $618 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Moran Discoveries & Tours
5.0/5 – 40 Reviews
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6-Day Tsavo East - Amboseli - Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
$2,420 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Tsavo East NP, Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Kentau Safaris
4.9/5 – 26 Reviews
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3-Day Daily Departure Maasai Mara Safari Experience
$495 to $660 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Maasai Mara Train
5.0/5 – 52 Reviews
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Best Seller
8-Day Mara-Nakuru-Amboseli Unlimited Kenya Budget Safari
$996 to $1,355 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Hell’s Gate NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Inspired Feet Safaris
5.0/5 – 57 Reviews
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7-Day Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha– Amboseli
$1,150 to $1,375 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Tropical Wild Expeditions
5.0/5 – 5 Reviews
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4-Day Masai Mara on a Budget
$1,051 to $1,540 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
African Hartebeest Safaris
4.9/5 – 30 Reviews
5 Questions About Masai Mara Budget Safaris
Answered by
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert and photographer. She and her husband form a team who write and update many travel guides. She also contributes to travel and environmental magazines and tourism brochures. She has visited the Masai Mara several times and she hopes to go back soon.› More about Ariadne
5 Questions About Masai Mara Budget Safaris
Are there affordable budget trips available to the Masai Mara?
“Although it is one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations, the Masai Mara is relatively affordable. There are many different budget tours available to this Big Five reserve. Some packages are shared tours where you join other travelers. Group sizes vary, but you’ll usually share a pop-up-roof safari vehicle with no more than eight people. There are private budget tours available too. These offer more flexibility in timings and your itinerary. You might choose a short 3- or 4-day Masai Mara safari visiting only the reserve for a few days from Nairobi. Alternatively you can book a Kenya safari that includes the Masai Mara in a longer itinerary. A stopover in Lake Nakuru National Park en route to the Masai Mara is a popular option for a budget safari. Here you’ll be able to see rhino, the only member of the Big Five that is very hard to find in the Masai Mara.”
1What is included in a budget safari to the Masai Mara?
“It is important to clarify before you book what is and isn’t included in your Masai Mara budget safari package. You don’t want unexpected expenses to spoil your holiday or create tensions with your operator. All transportation is usually included, but make sure that this includes airport transfers. Also clarify whether all activities are included or if some are optional extras. Also check your meal plan; most safaris include all meals, but there are exceptions. Drinking water might be provided while on safari, but other drinks are usually for your own account. So is laundry. And then you have to think about tips, which are always expected and never included. They can add up (and this might take you by surprise if you don’t come from a big tipping culture). You’ll need small change for porters and ad hoc tips, but you’ll need to allocate a reasonable budget for tipping accommodation staff and especially your driver-guide and camping crew. We recommend asking your operator for tipping guidelines.”
2What type of accommodation can I expect?
“On cheap Masai Mara packages you have the choice between a camping safari and staying in budget accommodation. Camping in the bush is more comfortable than you might think. Specialized operators put together a great camping experience and their crew will look after you very well. They usually have a chef who prepares delicious meals while you’re out on game drives. In some way, a camping safari gives you the best opportunity to be close to nature. There are some lovely campsites in great locations inside the Masai Mara. They offer a perfect base for exploring the reserve while being close to the action. There are plenty of other campsites (some with better facilities) and budget accommodation just outside the reserve as well. Although there are different styles of budget accommodation, most are simple tented camps. These offer big standing tents with beds and en suite bathrooms. At night you can enjoy a drink around the campfire, and meals are usually taken in a large communal tent.”
3How much will a budget Masai Mara safari cost?
“Several variables determine the price of a budget Masai Mara package. Prices of 3-day budget tours in the Masai Mara mostly range between US$300 per person and US$550 per person. And prices of 7-day Kenya budget tours including a Masai Mara safari range between US$700 per person and US$1,500 per person. Use the filters on SafariBookings to choose between camping and lodge safaris, and between private and shared safaris. Shared camping tours are usually cheapest and they can be a lot of fun. Joining such a tour is especially cost-effective for single travelers, but less so for families. And if you’re looking for a good deal and you’re flexible in timing, consider a trip in the low season. This coincides with the rains, but it hardly ever rains all day and the scenery is at its best at this time. It’s a great way to avoid the crowds as well. There is a lot to consider. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to get a few different quotes before booking a safari.”
4How long do I need in the Masai Mara?
“To really make the most of a safari in the Masai Mara, you need at least 4 days. There are shorter safaris available though. It is still worth going to the Masai Mara if you only have 2 or 3 days available, but you’ll get a lot more out of a longer stay. It is easy to spend the full 4 days/3 nights in the Masai Mara alone. Every day is different and there are a lot of areas to explore. On a 3-night stay you can go on a full-day safari; heading out at dawn and getting back to camp in the evening. It’s the best way to reach remote areas of the reserve away from the crowds. Alternatively, for variety, you can mix and match and opt to spend a few nights in the Masai Mara and 1 or 2 nights in Lake Naivasha or Lake Nakuru or Amboseli National Parks. You can still fit this into a 4-day safari, but extra days will make the trip more relaxed and rewarding. For an ultimate adventure, choose a 10-day budget safari that includes Masai Mara NR and several other parks and reserves, such as Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, or even Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater just across the border in Tanzania.”
5Masai Mara Reviews
Mike is an award-winning wildlife writer, former editor of Travel Zambia magazine and author of the Bradt Guide to Southern African Wildlife.
Safari central
This famous park – a northern extension of Tanzania’s Serengeti – is responsible for perhaps more images of African animals than any other. And with good reason: it is chock-full of wildlife, and blessed with open terrain that makes...
Nana is a travel writer and author of multiple guidebooks, including the Lonely Planet guides to Africa, Zambia & Malawi and South Africa.
The legendary Masai Mara
Legendary Masai Mara is the most visited wildlife reserve in Kenya and it’s easy to see why. This 1,800 square km park supports a huge and diverse animal population and is one of the only places in the world where it is still possible to...
It was amazing! If we had known - we would have stayed one extra day in Masai Maara and 2 full days of game drive. The best park!
I would have skipped Hell's gate and Naivasha, and gotten one extra day in Masai Maara.
Exceptionally amazing
My visit to Maasai Mara National Park was spectacular. It is a paradise where the spirit of the wild thrives.The park's expansive grasslands and rocky outcrops, provided the perfect unforgettable adventure. The majestic lions, graceful...
+ good access + lots of animals, we saw Buffalo, Zebra, Giraffe, Wildebeest, Rhino, cheetah, hyena, lions and many deers. + Amazing views over Savanah + Crocoldile river-centre + walking trail - limited facilities in the parc such as...
We had strong rain on 1st afternoon, which was fantastic for the unique atmosphere and my boyfriend even took fantastic pictures of animals in the rain. The other days we saw hunting cheetahs and lion, huge herds of giraffes and much...