3-Day Maasai Mara Kenya Group Budget Safari Tour

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

Nairobi to Maasai Mara – Scenic Drive & Optional Balloon Safar

Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, heading towards the famous Maasai Mara. En route, enjoy a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for breathtaking scenery. Continuing through rural landscapes, you arrive at your budget camp in time for lunch.

For an unforgettable experience, opt for an early morning hot air balloon safari (extra cost), offering stunning aerial views of the Mara, followed by a champagne breakfast.

In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive, exploring the vast plains teeming with wildlife—elephants, giraffes, zebras, and big cats like lions and cheetahs. As the sun sets, the golden hues create a perfect backdrop for photography. Return to camp for a hearty dinner and a night under the African sky, falling asleep to the distant sounds of the wild.

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:

Lenchada Tourist Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive & Optional Maasai Village Visit

Wake up early for a full-day game drive, venturing deep into the Maasai Mara after breakfast. With packed lunch in hand, explore the vast savannahs, tracking herds of elephants, buffalo, and the elusive big cats. Visit the Mara River, home to hippos and crocodiles, and witness the iconic landscapes of the Great Migration.

At midday, enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild before continuing your afternoon game drive, capturing more incredible sightings.

For a cultural experience, opt for an afternoon visit to a Maasai village (extra cost). Engage with the Maasai people, learn about their traditions, witness their famous jumping dance, and explore their manyattas (huts).

Return to camp as the sun sets, sharing stories around the campfire before dinner. Spend the night listening to the sounds of the wild, wrapping up another thrilling day in the Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Lenchada Tourist Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive & Return to Nairobi

Begin your final day with an early morning game drive, taking advantage of the cool hours when predators are most active. Witness lions, cheetahs, and other wildlife as the sun rises over the Mara.

Return to camp for breakfast, then check out and start the journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy scenic views along the way, with a stop for lunch en route. Arrive in the afternoon, marking the end of your incredible 3-day Maasai Mara safari, filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters and cultural experiences.

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.