3-Day Masai Mara Camping Safari with Game Drives and Campfires

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spot lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, and other iconic wildlife
• 02 Enjoy full-day game viewing across the Masai Mara plains
• 03 Relax with picnic lunches and evening campfires in the bush
• 04 Experience optional Maasai village visits for cultural insight

Explore Masai Mara on a 3-day budget safari featuring guided game drives, wildlife sightings, and budget camping near the reserve. Travel with an experienced driver-guide, enjoy picnic lunches in the bush, and relax by evening campfires under the stars. Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras across the open plains, with the option to add a Maasai village visit for cultural insight. This affordable adventure blends nature, photography, and authentic safari experiences for travellers seeking value and unforgettable memories.

Travel with an experienced driver-guide, enjoy picnic lunches in the bush, and relax by evening campfires under the stars.

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 Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara and Afternoon Game Drive

• Depart Nairobi and enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley.
• Continue to Masai Mara and check in at a budget campsite with shared facilities.
• Join an afternoon game drive and look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, and big cats.
• Enjoy dinner and an evening campfire under the stars.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Safari Across the Masai Mara Plains

• Spend the day exploring the Masai Mara plains on guided game drives.
• Track the Big Five and observe the seasonal wildebeest migration between July and October.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the reserve.
• Choose an optional Maasai village visit or hot-air balloon safari at an extra cost.
• Return to camp for dinner and relaxation.

3

Day 03

Sunrise Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

• Take an early morning game drive for final wildlife sightings.
• Return to camp for breakfast and check out.
• Drive back to Nairobi with a picnic lunch en route.
• Drop off at your hotel or the airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Masai Mara National Reserve park entry fees
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide
• 2 nights of budget camping accommodation
• Meals as per itinerary
• Bottled drinking water
• Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

• International flights and visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
• Tips and gratuities
• Optional activities (hot-air balloon safari, Maasai village visit)

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes
• Insect repellent
• Camera
• Binoculars
• Sunscreen
• Hat

Know before you go

• Shared facilities at the campsite.
• Optional activities are available at an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

JKIA (NBO), Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.