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Budget Masai Mara Safari

Kenya's greatest wildlife at an incredible value

4 Days / 3 Nights
From $980 per person
4–8 guests
Masai Mara
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Tour Overview

Experience the world-famous Masai Mara without the premium price tag. This budget-friendly safari stays at comfortable camps on the edge of the reserve and spends full days inside the Mara for maximum wildlife viewing. The animals are the same whether you spend $200 or $2,000 a night β€” lions, cheetahs, elephants, and (seasonally) the Great Migration. Your experienced Maasai-born guide knows every inch of the Mara and will give you game viewing that rivals much more expensive safaris.

Full-day game drives in the Masai Mara
Comfortable budget camp accommodation
Maasai-born guide with intimate local knowledge
Big cat encounters
Optional Maasai village visit
Spectacular Mara sunsets

Your Journey

Day-by-Day Itinerary

4 Days / 3 Nights9 Activities

Depart Nairobi early morning. Scenic drive via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Arrive at the Mara for an afternoon game drive.

Afternoon
Rift Valley viewpoint
Afternoon game drive

Tonight's Stay

Budget Camp β€” Masai Mara

Lunch Dinner

Sunrise to sunset game drives inside the reserve. Big cats, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and (seasonally) migration herds.

Afternoon
Full-day game drives
Big cat territory

Tonight's Stay

Budget Camp β€” Masai Mara

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Another full day in the reserve. Optional Maasai village visit (small fee). Evening campfire and stories.

Afternoon
Full-day game drive
Optional Maasai village
Evening
Campfire evening

Tonight's Stay

Budget Camp β€” Masai Mara

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Final morning game drive then drive back to Nairobi, arriving by evening.

Afternoon
Final game drive
Scenic return to Nairobi
Breakfast Lunch
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4 Days of Unforgettable Moments

9 curated activities across your journey

Interactive Route Map

What's Included

  • Accommodation (3 nights)
  • All meals
  • Expert Maasai guide
  • Safari vehicle
  • Park entry fees
  • Nairobi transfers

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Kenya visa
  • Maasai village visit (~$25pp)
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Travel insurance

How to Get There

Overland drive from Nairobi (5–6 hours) through the Great Rift Valley with scenic stops. Transfer included.

Best Time to Visit

Year-round. July–October for migration. March and November for fewer crowds and lower prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Starting from

$980

per person sharing

Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
Travel StyleMid-Range
Group Size4–8 guests
DestinationMasai Mara

No booking fees Β· Free cancellation up to 30 days

Ideal For

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