Kenya · Safari

3-Day Masai Mara Budget Safari with Great Rift Valley Views

3 Days Round trip from Kenya Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Great Rift Valley en route to Masai Mara
02 Embark on an adventurous afternoon game drive to spot lions, cheetahs, and majestic elephants
03 Experience a full-day game drive in search of the Big Five and other iconic wildlife
04 Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration at the Mara River from July to October

Embark on a 3-day budget safari to Masai Mara and enjoy unforgettable, adventurous moments in one of Kenya's most celebrated wildlife destinations. Travel through the Great Rift Valley, take in breathtaking landscapes, and head out on exciting game drives in search of the Big Five and other iconic animals. This tour is ideal for families, friends, and colleagues, and also offers the chance to meet new friends along the way.

Stop by the Mara River, the center stage of the 8th wonder of the world, and witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, which occurs every year from July to October.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

Get picked up from your hotel or residence, meet other travelers, and depart Nairobi in the morning for a journey south through the floor of the Great Rift Valley, with an approximate driving time of 5-6 hours.
The Great Rift Valley offers stunning vistas of vast plains, escarpments, and panoramic views.
You will make a stop at a viewpoint along the way to capture breathtaking photographs and soak in the beauty of the surroundings.
Handmade souvenirs may be purchased here from local artisans as they regale you with myths and legends about how the Rift Valley came to be.
Arrive in time to check in and enjoy a sumptuous lunch.
Venture out for an afternoon game drive, encountering lions, cheetahs, hartebeests, wildebeests, and other iconic wildlife such as majestic elephants, powerful buffaloes, graceful zebras, and hippos. Return to your budget hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.

Day 02

Full-Day Masai Mara Game Drive and Mara River Visit

Start the day with an early, hearty breakfast and proceed for a full-day game drive with a packed picnic bush lunch. Keep an eye out for the iconic Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and white and black rhinos.
Explore different areas of the reserve, each offering unique wildlife sightings and stunning vistas.
Take a break for a bush picnic lunch amidst the wilderness, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature.
Stop by the Mara River, the center stage of the 8th wonder of the world, and witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, which occurs every year from July to October. Return to your hotel for a delightful dinner.

Day 03

Masai Mara to Nairobi

After breakfast, depart Masai Mara Game Reserve. An optional visit to the Masai Village is available before leaving, and you will stop for lunch at a tastefully selected restaurant along the way.
Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon.