3-Day Masai Mara Budget Tour

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara Reserve

Your safari adventure begins with a morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or the city center. You will depart at approximately 7:30 AM, embarking on a scenic 5–6 hour drive toward the legendary Masai Mara. En route, you will enjoy a breathtaking stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint for panoramic photos of the world’s largest valley system. After descending the escarpment and passing through the vibrant town of Narok, you will arrive at your budget tented camp in time for a warm lunch and check-in. At 4:00 PM, head out for your introductory sunset game drive. This is the perfect time to witness predators like lions and cheetahs beginning their nightly hunt before returning to the camp for a buffet dinner and stories around the campfire.

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:

Enkorok Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Exploration of the Savannah

Following an early 6:30 AM breakfast, you will depart with a packed picnic lunch for a comprehensive full-day game viewing experience. This deep dive into the reserve allows you to cover vast distances, tracking the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino) across the golden plains. You will visit the famous Mara River, home to massive pods of hippos and basking Nile crocodiles, and the site of the dramatic Great Migration crossings (seasonal). Enjoy your lunch in the wild under the shade of an acacia tree while surrounded by grazing zebras and gazelles. This 8–10 hour expedition maximizes your chances of rare sightings, such as a cheetah on the hunt or a leopard draped in a tree, before heading back to the camp for dinner and overnight rest.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Enkorok Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Final Game Drive & Return to Nairobi

The final day starts with a choice: a sunrise game drive at 6:00 AM to catch the African sun rising over the horizon, or a leisurely breakfast followed by an optional visit to a Maasai Village (approx. $20–$30). At the village, you can immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Maasai people, participating in traditional dances and learning about their ancient nomadic lifestyle and beadwork. Afterward, you will begin the return journey to Nairobi, stopping in Narok for lunch. You will arrive back in the capital by late afternoon (typically between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM), where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of an unforgettable budget safari.

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.