3-Day Masai Mara Epic Group Tour on Shoestring Budget

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, with custom pick-ups available before the official start at 9 AM. After a stop at the scenic Great Rift Valley Viewpoint, continue to Kambu Mara Camp, located 15 minutes from Sekenani Gate, Masai Mara. In the afternoon, enjoy a cultural immersion at a Maasai village, where you'll meet the Maasai people, learn about their customs, and witness the Adumu dance. You'll visit the Maasai Beads Museum in Sekenani town, where you'll learn about the cultural significance of their intricate beadwork. After this enriching experience and a brief tour of the town, return to camp for a delicious dinner. Enjoy relaxing camp activities such as a campfire, playing games, or outdoor activities like cornhole, ladder golf, and badminton. Alternatively, retreat to the quiet of your tent or gaze at the stars under the clear wilderness sky.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kambu Mara Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Viewing - Big Cats, and Thrilling Sightings

After an early breakfast, head out by 7 AM for a full-day safari in the Masai Mara. Your guide will follow well-known routes with a focus on the grassy plains, heading north for big cat sightings and opportunities to spot the Big 5—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino and common herbivores including the famous Wildebeest, Zebra, Giraffe, and more. If coming during Migration period, you'll spend more time along major crossing points. Use Mammals Handbook provided to get interesting info on each sighting you come across. Super helpful resource.

Enjoy a packed lunch at Mara River's Purungat Bridge, where you’ll spot hippos and crocodiles basking along the river. In the afternoon, your guide will help capture memorable photos and share insights on Mara conservation, and fun discussions—like whether zebras are black with white stripes or white with black stripes. It’s a day full of adventure and laughter. Return to camp for dinner and another night under the stars.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Kambu Mara Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to Nairobi

After an early breakfast at the camp, you'll check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Upon arriving in the lush suburb of Karen, named after Danish author Karen Blixen, you'll stop for lunch at the charming Karen Blixen Coffee Garden. Optional activities include a visit to the adjacent Karen Blixen Museum, offering insights into Kenya's colonial history and Blixen's life. In the afternoon, optional visit tothe Giraffe Center to interact with endangered Rothschild giraffes and learn about conservation efforts. If time allows, enjoy a stop at a local mall for last-minute gift shopping.

For an unforgettable evening, opt for dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant, where you'll enjoy skewers of roasted meats, including exotic game, served rodizio-style. The lively atmosphere makes it a must for meat lovers, concluding your adventure on a high note before returning to your hotel. You can choose to be dropped off anywhere within the City.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.