What sets a 3-day budget safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve apart is how it delivers one of Africa’s richest wildlife experiences in a short, affordable trip—offering high chances of seeing the Big Five and, in season, the dramatic Great Migration—while using cost-effective options like shared transport and budget camps, without compromising on game drive quality in one of the world’s most wildlife-dense reserves.
The driver guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby within Nairobi
Your tour starts with pick up at 7:30 AM from your Nairobi hotel or Airport and drive to Masai Mara. This drive will take about 5 to 6.5 hours with a scenic stopover at Great Rift Valley. Arrive in Masai Mara shortly after noon and check into your lodge/camp, have hot lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive.
Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule. You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later, return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. You will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM dinner and overnight.
After breakfast Say 'kwaheri' a Swahili word for good-bye to the pastoral Maasai as you depart for Nairobi to catch a flight at the airport on your way back home NB: The above safari can be combined with other packages.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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