3 Day Masai Mara Budget Camping Safari in Kenya in Search of Big Five and the Great Migration
Adventurous Safari in kenya
Pay the wonderful Masai Mara Game Reserve a visit and treat yourself to the park's big game concentration. Cross the rolling plains and the famous acacia trees in search of Africa's Big Five. Enjoy the perfect safari trip there in Kenya and get ready to turn your dream holiday into a reality.
Key information.
- Group safari
- Maximum group size: 7 persons per group
- Starting and ending point: Nairobi
- English-speaking guide
- All park fees included
Highlights
- Game drives in the Masai Mara
- See the Big Five, cheetah, serval, hyena, bat-eared foxes, warthog, topi, and eland
- Chances to witness the Great Migration
- Transport in a safari van customized for game viewing
- Services of a professional safari guide
- 2 nights accommodation
- 3 delicious daily meals
- Airport transfers included
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
Miti Mingi Eco Camp
In Maasai Mara Game Reserve, you will be staying at the Miti Mingi Eco Camp or similar. The camp is situated within the Masai Mara eco-system and on the banks of Ololaimutia River, which is a watering point for most of the wild animals, especially elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, etc. This small and exclusive campsite comprises 25 tents.
The tents are furnished with all the amenities required by the modern traveler. Decorated in calming safari tones, natural woods, wrought iron, and crisp cotton, each tent has been meticulously planned to maximize comfort.
All tents have four-poster beds and mosquito nets, ensuite with shower, water closet and flush toilets, hot and cold running water, and electricity with a voltage of 240.
- Accommodation level: Budget
Facilities
- Dining area
Program
Explore the vast Mara savannah on this budget short classic Kenya safari adventure. Go in search of the “Big Five,” crossing rolling plains and the famous acacia trees.
Day 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve
Your trip will begin with meet and greet services on arrival at the airport or pick up from your hotel at 08:00 by Bencia Africa Adventure And Safaris's driver-guide. You will depart for the Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint and pass by Narok town to arrive in time for lunch, followed by a late afternoon game drive.
- Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
- Dinner and overnight stay at the camp
Day 2: Full day at Masai Mara National Reserve
The full day will be spent in the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. You will have the opportunity of spotting the Big Five, including lion, elephant, leopard, black rhino, and buffalo.
You will also visit the Mara River, which nearly borders Kenya and Tanzania, and have the chance of seeing hippos and very large Nile crocodiles that lay in wait for a prey as wildebeests cross on their annual quest to find new pastures.
Each year, Masai Mara plays host to the world's greatest natural spectacle, the Great Migration of wildebeest from Serengeti National Park, Tanzania to Masai Mara, Kenya. From July to October, the promise of rain and fresh life-giving grass in the north brings more than 1.3 million wildebeest together into a single massive herd.
They pour across the border into the Mara, making a spectacular entrance in a surging column of life that stretches from horizon to horizon. At the Mara River, they mass together on the banks before finally plunging forward through the raging waters, creating a frenzy as they fight against swift currents and waiting crocodiles.
After the drive, you'll return to Miti Mingi Eco-camp or similar for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi
Have an early morning breakfast with an optional Masai village visit. Experience the beauty of sunrise that reveals the backdrop of Masai Mara, which means 'the dotted hills' in Maa language. Then, check out and drive back to Nairobi, where you'll arrive in the afternoon.
You will be dropped off either at your hotel or airport to connect with your home-bound flight depending on the arrangements when the safari ends.
- Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch
Location
This safari will take you to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, an area of preserved savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. The Miti Mingi Eco Camp is located 500 meters from the Ololaimutiek Masai Mara entrance gate.
Masai Mara National Park
Masai Mara National Park is known as one of the finest wildlife destinations in the World. There is an excellent chance of seeing the Africa Big Five, cheetah, serval, hyena, bat-eared foxes, black-backed and side-striped jackals, hippo, crocodile, baboons, warthog, topi, and eland.
You can also spot Thompson’s gazelle, Grant’s gazelle, impalas, waterbucks, oribi, reed-buck, and zebra on this Masai Mara holiday. With superb plains, scenery, and unmatched safari activities, Masai Mara National Park is considered Kenya’s best park.
Food
While on the safari, you will be served different kinds of food. East Africa offers an impressive range of foods and drinks to suit all visitors- ' needs from vegetarian diets to full-course meals. A traveler is almost guaranteed to find a mouthwatering dish with a wide variety of meats to fresh salads and drinks. The food is relatively safe to try, which caters to international tourists.
Soft drinks and alcohol are also readily available. They are cheap and safe to drink.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
- A visit to a Maasai village (20 USD per person)
- Balloon safari ride (450 USD per person)
- Nature walk with Maasai guides
What's included
- Daily game drives in Maasai Mara
- Service from a professional driver guide
- Transport in a safari van customized for game viewing
- Hotel / airport transfers to and from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
- 2 nights' accommodation
- Daily meals as per itinerary
- Drinking water
- Game park entrance fees
What's not included
- Airfare
- Option to upgrade to a 4x4 Land Cruiser jeep
- Optional balloon safari at 450 USD per person
- Optional Masai Village visit at 20 USD per person
- Drinks, beers, cigarette, etc.
- Optional game drives
- Personal clothing
- Tips
- First night accommodation upon arrival (optional)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
173 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Transfer from and to the airport is included in the price. Bencia Africa Adventure And Safaris will pick you up from the airport or at the hotel where you'll be staying before the safari.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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