3 Day Masai Mara Group Joining Basic Budget Camping Safari in Kenya
Wonderful All-Inclusive Kenya Safari
Experience an unforgettable Kenya safari adventure with Pita Safaris on a 3-day Basic Budget Camping Safari in the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve. Perfect for first-time explorers, backpackers, or travelers seeking the most budget-friendly way to experience Kenya’s wildlife, this safari combines affordable dome tents, shared facilities, and evenings around the campfire under the African sky. Enjoy expert-guided game drives, authentic Maasai cultural experiences, and scenic drives through the Great Rift Valley — all carefully organized to provide maximum adventure without compromising comfort. This safari is your gateway to Kenya’s Big Five, stunning savannah landscapes, and cultural immersion.
Key information
- Group safari
- Maximum group size is 30 people
- English-speaking driver guide
- Starting and ending point: Nairobi
- Children from the age of 3 years old are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Park fees included
Highlights
- Sunrise and sunset game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Spot the Big Five, predators, plains game and seasonal wildebeest migration (July to October)
- Scenic Great Rift Valley drive with breathtaking viewpoints
- Picnic lunches inside the reserve with stunning wilderness views
- Professional driver-guide for wildlife spotting, safety and storytelling
- 2 nights' stay in dome tents with shared facilities, campfire evenings
- Freshly cooked meals
- Airport transfers included
Skill level
- Beginner
Types
3 activity days in English
Accommodation
You will be accommodated in Miti Mingi Eco Camp, Rhino Tourist Camp, Lenchada Tourist Camp, or similar.
Lenchada Tourist Camp
Lenchada Tourist Camp is a budget safari camp just outside the gates of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Accommodations are in self-contained tents fitted with camp beds/linen.
Program
Day 1: Nairobi → Masai Mara
Depart Nairobi early and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Continue to Masai Mara, arriving for lunch and check-in at your budget campsite (shared facilities). Afternoon game drive to spot zebras, giraffes, elephants and big cats. Dinner and campfire under the stars.
- Included: Rift Valley viewpoint stop, sunset game drive
- Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp / Rhino Tourist Camp / Lenchada Tourist Camp / Similar
- Meals: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Full-Day Masai Mara Safari
Enjoy a full day of game viewing across the Mara plains, tracking the Big Five and seasonal wildebeest migration (Jul–Oct). Picnic lunch in the reserve. Optional Maasai village visit or hot-air balloon (extra cost). Evening campfire dinner.
- Included: Full-day game drive and picnic lunch
- Optional: Maasai village visit and hot-air balloon safari
- Accommodation: Same as Day 1
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Masai Mara → Nairobi
Early morning game drive for final wildlife sightings. Return to camp for breakfast before driving back to Nairobi with a picnic lunch en route. Drop-off at your hotel or JKIA.
- Included: Sunrise game drive, return transfers
- Distance: ~270 kilometers | ~5 - 6 hours
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Location
Maasai Mara National Reserve
This safari tour will take you to Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve located in the extreme southwest of the country of Kenya which is on the border with Tanzania. This vast expansive unfenced savannah grassland covering over 1,500 square kilometers is a true wildlife haven. The Mara is also home to the richest concentration of wildlife including the Big Five (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo), zebras, antelope, gnus, oribis, hyenas, giraffes, warthogs, gazelles, hartebeests, hippos, crocodiles, and others.
The park has the largest concentration of African lions including the black-maned lion. Birdlife is as plentiful as wildlife at the Masai Mara which boasts over 400 different birds' species. The reserve’s topography is mainly an open savannah (grassland) with clusters of acacia trees along the southeastern area of the park. The Mara and Talek rivers grace the rolling plains of the reserve. You could spend a month in the Maasai Mara and still enjoy fresh encounters every day.
Food
Your meals will consist of two breakfasts, three lunches, and two dinners. Drinking water will also be provided. During your safari, you may expect to enjoy a picnic lunch with the hippos and crocodiles.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Lactose Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
- Souvenir shopping on the way back to Nairobi
- Visit a local Maasai village - 20 USD per person
- Hot-air balloon ride over the Maasai Mara - 450 USD per person
Spa treatments
What's included
- Safari 4×4 with pop-up roof and guide
- Park fees
- 2 nights in budget dome tents
- Meals (B/L/D)
- Daily game drives
- Camping gear
- Bottled water
- Local taxes
- Airport transfers
What's not included
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Optional Maasai village visit
- Hot-air balloon rides
- Drinks
- Tips
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
174 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Pita Safaris will pick and drop you off within some places Nairobi.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 15 days before arrival.
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