4-Day Masai Mara Budget Safari

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

Transfer from Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Upon your arrival at the airport or at your Nairobi hotel our representative will meet you and provide a briefing. After that, you'll board your safari vehicle and head towards the Great Rift Valley Masai Mara 4-5hours drive, with a brief stop at a viewpoint offering fantastic photo opportunities. The Great Rift Valley is a geological marvel stretching the length of Kenya, acting as a natural divide between the eastern and western parts of the country. Today, the Rift Valley is a striking blend of arid deserts, fertile farmland, expansive plains, steep escarpments, and seven lakes.

You'll descend into the Rift Valley and journey across it, arriving just in time for lunch at Endeem. In the afternoon, embark on an exhilarating game drive, where you’ll have the chance to spot lions, cheetahs, and other awe-inspiring predators—truly the highlight of your day. In the evening, enjoy a delightful dinner before settling in for the night at the lodge.

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:

Endeem Mara Resort

• Budget lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara Discovery-Full Day Guided Game Drive

After breakfast, head out for a game drive in the Masai Mara, with the late morning and early afternoon set aside for relaxation at your camp. The Masai Mara offers stunning vistas that bring to mind the iconic film Out of Africa, largely shot on location here. The reserve is famous for its extraordinary wildlife density, including the Big Five and a variety of plains game species.
One of the most striking features of the region is the annual migration of wildebeests, who cross from Tanzania into the Mara's grasslands after navigating rivers. Predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas closely follow this dramatic journey, while vultures circle overhead. Even outside the migration season, game viewing remains exceptional year-round.
In the evening, enjoy a delectable dinner at the lodge and unwind at your leisure. Overnight accommodations are arranged at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Endeem Mara Resort

• Budget lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore Masai Mara & Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari

You’ll start early morning drive to see the awakening Savannah and catch the wildlife at its most active or have optional Hot air Balloon safari at extra cost, after breakfast from your hotel, you’ll embark on a thrilling game drive through the reserve, where the vast plains are home to an abundance of animals. Your guide will take you to prime spots where you can witness the iconic Big Five—lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos—along with cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and various species of antelope, you may also witness the spectacular Great Migration, with wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara River. The first game drive will offer not just incredible wildlife sightings, but also stunning views of the landscape, from rolling grasslands to acacia-dotted hills. Find your best time in the afternoon and go for lunch. By the end of the day, you'll return to your lodge, filled with memories of a day spent in one of the world's most renowned wildlife destinations.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Endeem Mara Resort

• Budget lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer Back to Nairobi

You will start your day with an early morning game drive to catch the predators as they hunt before the sun rises higher. Afterward, return to the lodge for breakfast and prepare for check-out.

You'll enjoy a scenic drive back to Nairobi with a packed lunch along the way. Upon arrival in Nairobi, we’ll drop you off at your preferred location or transfer you to the airport for your onward journey.

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.