3 Days Big Five Classic: Masai Mara Budget Safari
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3 Days Big Five Classic: Masai Mara Budget Safari

3-day high-value, shared group safari in the Masai Mara National Reserve.July- December cost

3 Days / 2 Nights
Maasai Mara Safaris
1-12 People
From
$750
per person

Overview

Experience the quint essential Masai Mara on a budget-friendly shared group safari. Maximize game viewing opportunities with daily drives, staying in comfortable tented camps just outside the reserve. Ideal for solo travelers and couples looking for the Big Five on an affordable package.

Highlights

Guaranteed Big Five search
Shared 4x4 transport
Comfortable tented camp stay
Maasai community visit (optional)

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Depart Nairobi at 08:00 and drive to Masai Mara (approx. 5 hours). Arrive at your budget tented camp in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive (16:00-18:30) in search of the Big Five. Return for dinner and overnight.

Activities

Transfer to Masai Mara Lunch at camp Afternoon game drive (3 hrs) Spot lions, elephants, and more
Masai Mara Tented Camp (budget)
Lunch, Dinner

Full day game viewing with a packed breakfast and lunch. We cover the Mara River and the central plains, looking for predators and the wildebeest migration (seasonal). Return to camp for dinner.

Activities

Sunrise game drive Breakfast in the bush Explore Mara River area Picnic lunch Afternoon game drive Dinner at camp
Masai Mara Tented Camp (budget)
Breakfast (packed), Lunch (packed), Dinner

Early morning breakfast then check out for your drive back to Nairobi. Optional visit to Maasai Village at an extra cost. On arrival you will be dropped at the city center/hotel within the city center . end of the tour.

Activities

maasai village Breakfast and check-out Transfer to Nairobi Hotel/airport drop-off
Nairobi (own arrangement - transfer included)
Breakfast, Lunch (packed)

What's Included

  • Park fees
  • Shared transport (pop-up roof van)
  • All meals ( dinners, breakfasts, lunches)
  • Accommodation (tented camp)

What's Not Included

  • Hot Air Balloon safari
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips for guide/cook

Where to stay

Curated places to stay near Maasai Mara Safaris — handy for the nights before and after your 3 Days Big Five Classic: Masai Mara Budget Safari.

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Safari Lodge ★ 4.5

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Hilltop lodge overlooking the Mara River and migration crossings.

  • Game drives
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • WiFi
from $380 /night
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Mountain Camp / Bandas ★ 4.4

Mara Explorers Camp

Budget-friendly tented camp on the Talek River.

  • Game drives
  • Campfire
  • Restaurant
  • Riverside tents
from $85 /night

$750

per person

Guest Reviews

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4.9/5

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