3-Day Budget Maasai Mara Wildlife Safari

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

Nairobi to Maasai Mara Plains

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, traveling through the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. The journey unfolds through rolling hills, rural farmlands, and traditional Maasai settlements, offering a true sense of Kenya’s countryside. Upon arrival in the Masai Mara National Reserve, you enjoy a scenic drive across the vast savannah as wildlife sightings begin almost immediately. After lunch and check-in at your budget camp, head out for an afternoon game drive, where you may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and countless antelope species. As the sun sets over the plains, return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

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:

Rhino Tourist 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 Safari in Maasai Mara Reserve

Rise early to catch the magical sunrise over the Mara’s golden plains. After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive through one of Africa’s most famous wildlife reserves. Track lions lazing under acacia trees, watch graceful giraffes nibbling the treetops, and spot herds of elephants and zebras roaming freely. Keep your camera ready for cheetahs, hippos, and colorful birdlife along the riverbanks. Pause for a picnic lunch in the heart of the reserve, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Return to your budget camp in the late afternoon for dinner, sharing stories of the day’s unforgettable encounters under a starlit sky.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Rhino Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Sunrise Views and Return to Nairobi

Begin the day before sunrise with an optional hot air balloon safari, offering a breathtaking aerial view of the Masai Mara as the sun rises over the endless plains and wildlife moves freely below. After landing, enjoy a memorable bush-style breakfast before returning to camp.

Guests who do not take part in the balloon safari will enjoy an early morning game drive within the reserve. Afterwards, return to camp for breakfast and check-out. Begin the scenic journey back to Nairobi, passing through the Maasai countryside with brief comfort and photo stops along the way. Arrive in Nairobi by evening, bringing your safari adventure to a close.

Main Destination:

Maasai Village (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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