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3-Day Masai Mara Budget Camping Safari from Nairobi

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3 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
7 peopleMaximum group size
3 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Minimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.
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Highlights

Encounter the Big Five in Kenya’s iconic Masai Mara National Reserve

Expert-guided 4x4 game drives with a pop-up roof for unrivaled wildlife views

Authentic camping under the stars, blending comfort with adventure

Intimate small groups (max 6 travelers) for a personalized safari experience

Itinerary

Short on time but high on adventure? The 3 Days Masai Mara Safari in Kenya is your ticket to an iconic African wildlife experience. Perfect for travelers wanting to maximize their safari encounters, this tour plunges you into the legendary Maasai Mara, renowned for its rolling plains and teeming animal life.

Game drives offer thrilling chances to spot the Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos—alongside countless other species in their natural habitat. The Maasai Mara shares its border with Tanzania’s Serengeti, forming part of a vast ecosystem where dramatic predator-prey interactions play out daily.

The tour’s unique selling point is its blend of affordability, accessibility, and unforgettable wildlife moments, making it an unbeatable introduction to the wonders of the Kenyan savanna.

day 1Nairobi to Masai Mara

Pick up from your Nairobi hotel and drive to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley View point for photos of serene features on the valley floor. Proceed to Kenya’s finest wildlife haven Masai Mara Game Reserve arriving in good time for lunch and rest. Later proceed for afternoon game drive to see the many animals that inhabit this unique park offering wonderful scenery and plenty of game. Dinner and overnight at Masai Mara Manyatta camp (or similar accommodation)
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner

day 2Masai Mara

day 3Day 3: Masai Mara to Nairobi

What's Included

All park entrance fees
All game drives
Full board accommodation while on safari
Accommodation as indicated in itinerary
Services of a driver/guide
Allowances for a driver/guide and cook

What's Excluded

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By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

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