3-Day Maasai Mara Group Safari from Nairobi with Budget Camp Stay

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel by safari jeep through the dramatic Great Rift Valley with a photo stop
  • 02 Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Maasai Mara on the day of arrival
  • 03 Spend a full day exploring different areas of the reserve with a packed picnic lunch
  • 04 Look out for the Big Five and, in season, vast herds of wildebeest and other migratory wildlife
  • 05 Stay at a budget-friendly camp in the Mara while sharing the adventure with fellow travellers

Join a friendly small-group safari from Nairobi to the world-famous Maasai Mara for three days of classic game viewing at a budget-friendly camp. Travel by safari jeep through the dramatic Great Rift Valley, meet fellow travellers, and arrive in the reserve in time for your first afternoon game drive. Spend a full day exploring different areas of the Mara with a packed picnic lunch, looking out for the Big Five and, in season, vast herds of wildebeest and other migratory wildlife. The safari ends with a scenic return journey to Nairobi, including lunch en route and drop-off at the designated meeting point.

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 Narok, Nairobi, Masai Mara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

Arrive at the meeting point in Nairobi at 7:00 am.

Meet your fellow travellers and depart for the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley, with a short stop for photographs.

Continue to Narok and then to the Mara, arriving around lunchtime.

After lunch and check-in at your budget camp, proceed for an afternoon game drive.

Explore the reserve in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and other wildlife.

Return to Mara Ntulele in the evening for dinner and overnight.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

Enjoy an early breakfast before departing with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive.

Explore different areas of the Maasai Mara, enjoying excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.

Look out for the Big Five and, depending on the season, large herds of wildebeest and other migratory wildlife.

Stop at a suitable scenic location for your picnic lunch before continuing the game drive through the afternoon.

3
Day 03

Maasai Mara to Nairobi

Have an early morning breakfast, then check out and depart from Maasai Mara for Nairobi.

Begin the journey back to Nairobi, enjoying the scenic landscapes along the way.

Have lunch en route and continue to Nairobi.

Arrive in the afternoon or evening and drop off at the designated hotel or meeting point, marking the end of the safari.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a Land Cruiser group-joining safari vehicle.
  • Accommodation at a budget hotel.
  • Meals on a full-board basis.
  • Game drives.
  • Services of an English-speaking guide.
  • En route lunch on the last day.
  • Drinking water.

What's Not Included

  • Park entrance fees (January-June: USD 200 per person for 2 entries; July-December: USD 400 per person for 2 entries).
  • Balloon safari at USD 460 per person.
  • Maasai Village visit at USD 30 per person.
  • Tips (highly recommended).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi City Market
Tour start
Nairobi
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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