3-Day / 2-Night Maasai Mara Budget Camping Safari
Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara – Scenic Drive & Afternoon Game Drive
Depart early from Nairobi by safari minivan, traveling through the Great Rift Valley with a short stop for scenic photos. Arrive in the Maasai Mara by early afternoon, check into your budget tented camp, and enjoy a hot lunch. Later, head out for your first afternoon game drive, spotting elephants, zebras, giraffes, and possibly big cats. Return to camp for dinner and overnight under canvas, with the sounds of the wild around you.
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara
After an early breakfast, set off with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive, exploring deep into the reserve. Your guide will help track wildlife like lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and if you're lucky, even a leopard. Visit the Mara River (especially during migration season) to witness dramatic river crossings or see sunbathing crocodiles. Return to camp in the evening for a warm meal and stories by the campfire.
Day 3: Morning Game Drive – Return to Nairobi
Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, a great time to catch predators in action. After breakfast back at camp, begin the journey back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon with a drop-off at your hotel or airport. Optional en-route stop at a Maasai village for a short cultural visit (entrance fee payable directly).
What’s Included
- Transport in a shared safari minivan with pop-up roof
- 2 nights in budget tented camp with shared bathroom or basic en-suite
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Daily guided game drives in Maasai Mara
- Park entry fees
- English-speaking safari driver/guide
- Bottled drinking water while on safari
What’s Not Included
- Optional Maasai village visit ($10–20 per person)
- Tips and personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks and sodas
- Hot air balloon safari (available on request)
- Travel insurance and international flights