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Masai Mara Camping Safaris
A camping safari in the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya must be one of the greatest adventures in Africa. Camping in nature is always rewarding, but in one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations, this takes on a different dimension. You’ll spend your days roaming around the wide-open savannah searching for animals. Big herds of grazers are a permanent feature, but when looking closer you’ll find monkeys, warthogs, giraffes and much more. Predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas are never far off either. Evenings in camp are special too. Imagine reminiscing about the day’s sightings around a campfire, looking at the night sky without light pollution, and falling asleep while listening to a hyena whooping not too far off.
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7-Day Kenya Only Safari (Adventure Secrets)
$1,540 to $2,145 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Nairobi (End)
Alligator Adventures Tours & Safaris
4.9/5 – 31 Reviews
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6-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli Group Joining
$803 to $1,023 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)Camping & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Land Rail Safaris
5.0/5 – 26 Reviews
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6-Day Tsavo East - Amboseli - Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
$2,420 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourCamping
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Tsavo East NP, Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Kentau Safaris
4.9/5 – 26 Reviews
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5-Day Maasai Mara Lake Naivasha Lake Nakuru Jeep Safari
$600 to $820 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)Camping & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Lake Nakuru NP, Nairobi (End)
Dennsland Trekktours
4.4/5 – 21 Reviews
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6-Day Masai Mara Game Drive Loita Forest Walking Safari
$2,090 to $3,410 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourCamping
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Loita Hills (Mountain Range), Nairobi (End)
Kudu Hills Safaris
4.9/5 – 15 Reviews
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5-Day Wildbeest Migration - Masai Mara Budget Safari
$649 to $869 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)Camping & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Nairobi (End)
All Scenery Budget Safaris
4.8/5 – 9 Reviews
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6-Day Maasai Mara-Lake Nakuru-Amboseli Camping Safari
$869 to $1,089 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)Camping & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Africa Magical Scenery Tours and Safaris
4.3/5 – 7 Reviews
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6-Day Maasai Mara - Lk Nakuru - Amboseli Group Safari
$792 to $1,012 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)Camping
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Greytone Bush Tours
5.0/5 – 8 Reviews
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5-Day Maasai Mara-Lake Nakuru-Lake Naivasha Group Safari
$605 to $891 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)Camping & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Nairobi (End)
Outerworld Tours And Safaris
4.5/5 – 2 Reviews
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14-Day Kenya- Tanzania Travelers Choice Budget Safari
$2,222 to $2,585 pp (USD)
Kenya & Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)Camping & Lodge
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Hell’s Gate NP, Amboseli NP, Arusha (City), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Nairobi (End)
Inspired Feet Safaris
5.0/5 – 50 Reviews
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13-Day Kenya/Tanzania Best Budget Safari
$2,277 to $2,420 pp (USD)
Kenya & Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)Camping & Lodge
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Arusha (City), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Nairobi (End)
Safari Line Defender
4.8/5 – 67 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara Safari Budget Group Joining Adventure
$770 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)Camping
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Tafari Safaris
4.9/5 – 16 Reviews
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Best Seller
10-Day Kenya and Tanzania Exciting Safari
$1,812 to $2,079 pp (USD)
Kenya & Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)Camping & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Arusha (City), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Nairobi (End)
Super Eagles Travel and Tours
4.8/5 – 158 Reviews
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11-Day Mara Nakuru Amboseli Serengeti Ngorongoro Nairobi
$1,760 to $1,960 pp (USD)
Kenya & Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)Camping & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Arusha (City), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Nairobi Airport (End)
Bienvenido Kenya Tours and Safaris
4.3/5 – 76 Reviews
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11-Day Budget Kenya & Tanzania Amazing Trip
$1,705 pp (USD)
Kenya & Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Camping & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Arusha (City), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Nairobi (End)
Seven Wonders Safaris
4.5/5 – 156 Reviews
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10-Day Combined Safari to Kenya and Tanzania
$2,530 to $2,915 pp (USD)
Kenya & Tanzania: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)Camping & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Pride of Africa Adventures
4.5/5 – 68 Reviews
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10-Day Kenya and Tanzania Combined Budget Camping Safari
$1,738 pp (USD)
Kenya & Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)Camping & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Nairobi (City), Arusha (City), Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Nairobi (End)
Big Time Safaris
4.2/5 – 188 Reviews
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9-Day Kenya and Tanzania Budget Camping Safari Tour
$1,540 to $1,859 pp (USD)
Kenya & Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Camping & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Arusha (City), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Nairobi Airport (End)
Okoa Africa Tours
4.2/5 – 83 Reviews
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3-Day / 2 Nights Maasai Mara Safari
$935 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourCamping
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Swahili Paradise Tours & Safaris
4.1/5 – 85 Reviews
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16-Day Kenya Uganda Safari (Across Africa Safari)
$9,900 pp (USD)
Kenya & Uganda: Private tourCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (City), Kampala (City), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe Airport (End)
Eizoba Safaris
5.0/5 – 6 Reviews
5 Questions About Masai Mara Camping 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 Camping Safaris
What are the pros and cons of a Masai Mara camping safari?
“When choosing between a lodge or camping safari in the Masai Mara there are several pros and cons to consider. First of all, a camping safari is usually more budget-friendly than a lodge safari, especially if you want to stay inside the reserve. While there are some good budget accommodation options just outside the Masai Mara, staying inside comes at a premium price unless you camp. The advantages of camping inside the reserve are multifold. Most of all, you’ll be best positioned for early morning and later afternoon game drives without having to deal with bureaucracy at the entrance gate. And then there is the fact that you’ll be surrounded by wildlife whenever you are in camp. Any creature can come past at any time and you’ll hear lots of animal noises at night. Whether you’re camping inside or outside the reserve’s boundary, it is always great fun. It’s the best way to feel close to nature. But if you’re not the camping type and you prefer to sleep between solid walls, there are lots of great lodges to choose from, ranging from budget to moderate to ultra-luxurious. Many lodges are, in fact, tented camps, which give you a taste of camping without having to rough it in the slightest.”
1What facilities can I expect in the campsites?
“Most campsites inside the Masai Mara have very limited facilities. Some campsites have long-drop toilets and cold showers, and others don’t even have that. If you are traveling independently, you need to come well prepared and bring everything you need, including water and firewood. But when booking a trip with a reputable tour operator, all this will be taken care of for you. While camping inside the reserve is a great experience, the campsites outside the reserve offer many more facilities. Some of the campsites are on lodge properties where you might be able to make use of lodge facilities, such as a restaurant, bar and even a swimming pool. Note that all campsites inside and some outside the reserve are unfenced and animals walk through freely.”
2How much will this safari cost?
“Several variables determine the price of Masai Mara camping packages. Three-day camping tours to the Masai Mara range from US$300 per person to US$550 per person. Prices of 7-day Kenya camping tours, which include several nights in the Masai Mara, range between US$700 per person and US$1,500 per person. To keep costs down, many camping safaris are group tours, but you can book a private camping safari too. Just use the filters on SafariBookings.com to select your preferences. A good way to save some money is to travel in the low season. You’ll probably get a bit of rain if you do, but it’s a beautiful time of the year and it’s the best way to avoid the crowds. A camping holiday to the Masai Mara is a very special experience and it’s important to get your priorities right. So make sure to do your research and always get a few different quotes before making a booking.”
3Is a camping trip in the Masai Mara safe?
“As long as you stick to the reserve’s rules and regulations, camping in the Masai Mara can be considered very safe. When operators (or individuals) book a campsite in the reserve, they have to employ two rangers for the time spent at the site. As none of the campsites are fenced, the rangers will make sure no dangerous animals get close undetected. Your guide and camping crew will also look out for your safety. Camping inside the reserve is very special, but many operators opt to camp in one of the lovely campsites just outside the reserve. These have more facilities and, although wildlife might still walk past, the chance of encounters with big animals is much smaller. When traveling with small kids these campsites might be a better choice. Furthermore, there is virtually no crime inside the Masai Mara or the other main parks and reserves in Kenya, so there is nothing to worry about in that regard either.”
4What is the best time of the year for a Masai Mara camping safari?
“The best time of the year for a camping tour in the Masai Mara is during the driest months from June to October. The dry weather is obviously great for the outdoor experience, but it is also the best time for wildlife viewing as animals gather around rivers and waterholes. Vegetation shrivels away as the Dry season progresses, and this makes spotting animals even easier. However, wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara is always good and as long as you avoid the wettest months (March and April), you can’t go far wrong. If you visit anytime from November to February you will probably get some rain, but it rarely rains all day long. The Wet season is great for birding and beautiful landscapes, and it is generally a lot less crowded than in the Dry (high) season.”
5Masai Mara Reviews
Mark is a travel writer who grew up in Africa and has written over 700 titles for Condé Nast Traveller, Travel Africa, BBC Wildlife and others.
Big cat country par excellence!
Where else can you be following a lioness and her three cubs towards their luggah hideout and at the same instant see a pair of cheetahs sitting high on their termite hill lookout? The Masai Mara has everything within an incredibly short...
Mike is an award-winning wildlife writer, former editor of Travel Zambia magazine and author of the Bradt Guide to Southern African Wildlife.
Safari central
This famous park – a northern extension of Tanzania’s Serengeti – is responsible for perhaps more images of African animals than any other. And with good reason: it is chock-full of wildlife, and blessed with open terrain that makes...
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...
+ 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...
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...
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.