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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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7-Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Amboseli Kenya Budget Tour
$800 to $1,045 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Bienvenido Kenya Tours and Safaris
4.3/5 – 76 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Masai Mara Private Budget Jeep Safari
$660 to $935 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
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Hyrax Safaris
4.9/5 – 251 Reviews
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7-Day Kenya Adventure Safari
$1,032 to $1,307 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 – 158 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 – 13 Reviews
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3-Day Great Masai Mara Group Sharing Budget Safari
$385 to $605 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Across Horizon Safaris
5.0/5 – 8 Reviews
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Best Seller
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7-Day Masai Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli Kenya Budget Safari
$879 to $1,320 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Mara River, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Let's Venture Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 25 Reviews
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4-Day Masai Mara National Reserve Memorable Safari
$616 to $913 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Javiva Adventures
5.0/5 – 41 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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5-Day Masai Mara-Nakuru-Naivasha-Joining Group Budget
$638 to $858 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Nairobi (End)
Jocky Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 1307 Reviews
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9-Day Kenya Scenic and Wildlife Budget Safari Adventure
$2,640 to $3,520 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetHotel & Tented Bush Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Samburu NR, Meru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Nature Insight safaris
5.0/5 – 8 Reviews
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Best Seller
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6-Day Highlights of Kenya Budget 4x4 Jeep Safari
$803 to $1,012 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)
Cover Kenia Safaris
5.0/5 – 14 Reviews
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7-Day Kenya Stunning Adventure
$2,640 to $2,750 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetTented Camp & Resort
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Masai Mara NR, Maasai Village (Cultural Village), Lake Nakuru NP, Nairobi (End)
Kubwa Five Safaris
5.0/5 – 122 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 – 98 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara National Reserve - Budget Tour
$1,000 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetTented Bush Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Gosheni Safaris Africa
4.9/5 – 418 Reviews
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5-Day Into Masai Mara & Kenya's Lakes - Budget
$1,364 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 – 65 Reviews
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6-Day Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara NR Budget Tour
$1,353 to $1,659 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Kevic Tours and Travel
5.0/5 – 41 Reviews
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5-Day Shared Masai Mara- Lake Naivasha Safari Expedition
$1,706 to $2,272 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Resort
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Nairobi (End)
Jastro Safaris
4.9/5 – 26 Reviews
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4-Day Mara - Nakuru Budget Jeep Joining Safari
$605 to $931 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Nairobi (End)
Safari Line Defender
4.8/5 – 67 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara Bush Safari
$363 to $589 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Blue Mountain Trekking Safaris
4.9/5 – 64 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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4-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru
$550 to $770 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)Tented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Nairobi (End)
Absolute Holiday Safaris
4.4/5 – 103 Reviews
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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
Ariadne van Zandbergen
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.”
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Mike is an award-winning wildlife writer, former editor of Travel Zambia magazine and author of the Bradt Guide to Southern African Wildlife.
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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...
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...
NL
+ 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...
DE
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...
FR
Masai Mara was incredible for the wildlife, especially lions , cheetahs and leopards but also elephants, giraffes and zebras , all sorts of antelopes as well as hippos and crocodiles in masai Mara river.