3-Day Masai Mara Budget Safari – Big Five Experience

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi – Journey to the Legendary Masai Mara

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, driving through the dramatic Great Rift Valley with scenic stops for photos. As you descend into the vast plains of the Masai Mara, excitement builds. Arrive at your budget camp or lodge in time for lunch, followed by a relaxed afternoon. Later, head out for your first game drive, where golden savannahs stretch endlessly and wildlife sightings begin immediately — zebras, giraffes, elephants, and predators settling in for the evening. Return to camp for dinner and an overnight surrounded by wild sounds.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Mara Olodare Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Exploration At Masai Mara

Wake up to the crisp Mara air and enjoy an early breakfast before a full-day game drive across the reserve. Spend the day tracking the iconic Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — while also encountering cheetahs, wildebeest, hippos, and countless bird species. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch in the wilderness, soaking in uninterrupted views of raw Africa. This is a day of pure safari magic, photography, and unforgettable moments. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and rest.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Olodare Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara – Return to Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a short final game drive as the plains come alive with morning activity. Bid farewell to the Mara and begin your journey back to Nairobi, carrying incredible memories of close wildlife encounters and an authentic African safari experience. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.