3-Day Maasai Mara Budget Safari with Big Five Game Drives

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the world-famous Maasai Mara Reserve with expert guides
• 02 Experience multiple game drives in search of the Big Five
• 03 Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley
• 04 Stay in comfortable tented camps with meals included

Discover Kenya's iconic Maasai Mara on a budget-friendly 3-day safari designed for wildlife lovers and adventure seekers. Travel through the picturesque Great Rift Valley, enjoy shared game drives in search of the Big Five, and stay in comfortable tented camps with meals included. Experience breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and optional cultural encounters in Kenya's most famous reserve. Ideal for solo travellers, couples, and small groups, this group-joining safari offers an affordable way to connect with nature and fellow travellers.

Travel through the picturesque Great Rift Valley, enjoy shared game drives in search of the Big Five, and stay in comfortable tented camps with meals included.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

• Depart Nairobi early in the morning and travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley, with brief stops for photos and refreshments.
• Arrive in the Maasai Mara and check in to your tented camp before enjoying lunch.
• Head out on your first afternoon game drive across the golden plains in search of wildlife.
• Return to camp for dinner and relax under the African night sky.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in the Maasai Mara Reserve

• Enjoy an early breakfast before departing for a full-day game drive deep into the reserve.
• Search for the Big Five and other wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and antelopes.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush to maximise your wildlife-viewing time.
• Return to camp in the late afternoon for dinner and rest.

3

Day 03

Maasai Mara to Nairobi

• Have breakfast at the camp and check out.
• Optionally visit a Maasai village to learn about local traditions and culture.
• Depart the Maasai Mara and travel back to Nairobi with unforgettable safari memories.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a 4x4 safari van with a pop-up roof
• English-speaking driver-guide
• Park entry fee
• Comprehensive game drives
• Two nights' accommodation
• Meals on a full-board basis
• Mineral water
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

• Tips and gratuity
• Maasai village visit - USD 20 per person
• Drinks

What to bring

• Passport or ID
• Sunglasses
• Sun hat

Know before you go

• The safari operates in all weather conditions.
• This is a group-joining safari with a shared vehicle and shared camp facilities.
• Pickup is from Nairobi within designated areas.
• Expect long driving hours between Nairobi and Maasai Mara.
• Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
• Vegetarian meals are available on request.
• The optional Maasai village visit requires an additional fee.
• This tour is not ideal for travellers with mobility issues.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Muindi Mbingu Street, Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.