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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 August and October and you might observe the wildebeest migration, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife displays.
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5-Day Budget Safari to Kenya
$999 to $1,223 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)
Super Eagles Travel and Tours
4.9/5 – 814 Reviews
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4-Day Masai Mara-Lake Nakuru Budget Kenya Safari Tour
$440 to $551 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)
Bienvenido Kenya Tours and Safaris
4.7/5 – 174 Reviews
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6-Day Circuit Safari Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru - Amboseli
$963 to $1,210 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)
Jocky Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 3,087 Reviews
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7-Day Magical Kenya Midrange Safari in a Pop-up Minivan
$3,080 to $3,373 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Rochar Africa Expeditions
5.0/5 – 45 Reviews
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6-Day Symphony of Wildlife & Landscape in a Mini Van
$2,447 to $2,634 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Jamlan Holiday Safaris
4.7/5 – 42 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara Joining Group Tour
$381 to $594 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris
5.0/5 – 2,974 Reviews
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6-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari - Private Budget
$2,072 to $2,860 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Sublime Travel
4.9/5 – 31 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara Group Join Safari
$734 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Beacon Safaris
4.9/5 – 342 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara Kenya 4x4 Land Cruiser Budget Safari
$1,047 to $1,426 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Sirua Expeditions
5.0/5 – 4 Reviews
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6-Day Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Game Safari
$2,036 to $2,517 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Blends of Africa Adventures
5.0/5 – 38 Reviews
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8-Day Kenya Grand Safari from Maasai Mara to Tsavo East
$4,179 to $4,329 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Tsavo East NP, Nairobi (End)
Sanzori Adventures
5.0/5 – 10 Reviews
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4-Day Group Joining Tour Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru
$616 to $840 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)
Black Santa Safaris
5.0/5 – 35 Reviews
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7-Day Amboseli Lake Naivasha and Mara Safari
$1,921 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Boost Safaris
5.0/5 – 25 Reviews
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6-Day Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara Safari
$1,378 to $1,893 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Tierras Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 8 Reviews
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7-Day Private Pop-up Roof Van Budget Safari 2026 Offer
$1,928 to $2,240 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Rozsella Africa safaris
5.0/5 – 16 Reviews
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6-Day Masai Mara-Nakuru- Amboseli Budget by 4x4 Jeep
$843 to $1,004 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)
Tall Masai Safari
4.8/5 – 177 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara Flying Safari to Basecamp Adventure
$1,277 to $1,456 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Seremara Safaris
5.0/5 – 34 Reviews
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6-Day Masai Mara-Amboseli Classic Budget Safari2026-2027
$1,075 to $1,361 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)
Savanna Stride Safaris
5.0/5 – 5 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara Tour Van Budget Private Safari
$672 to $930 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Moran Discoveries & Tours
5.0/5 – 89 Reviews
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3-Day Rhino Tourist Camp Budget Private Safari
$491 to $715 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Balu Travel
5.0/5 – 138 Reviews
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5 Questions About Masai Mara Budget Safaris
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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 (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino) 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 accommodations staff and especially your driver-guide and camping crew. We recommend asking your operator for tipping guidelines.”
2What type of accommodations can I expect?
“On cheap Masai Mara packages you have the choice between a camping safari and staying in budget accommodations. 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 accommodations just outside the reserve as well. Although there are different styles of budget accommodations, 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 with 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, Meru National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, or even Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater just across the border in Tanzania.”
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