Experience the beauty and wildlife of Kenya on this 3-Day Private Masai Mara Budget Safari from Nairobi, designed for travellers who want the freedom of a private safari while keeping their trip affordable.
Travel from Nairobi to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve in your own private safari vehicle with a professional safari guide. Explore the Mara’s vast savannahs on exciting game drives while searching for lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and many other African wildlife species.
Unlike a group joining safari, this is a private Masai Mara safari, giving you greater flexibility during game drives, more personal attention from your guide and a safari experience shared only with the people in your booking.
Your safari includes 2 nights of budget accommodation, meals, private safari transport and guided game drives. During the Great Migration season, the Maasai Mara also offers opportunities to witness large herds of wildebeest and zebras moving through the ecosystem, although wildlife sightings and river crossings cannot be guaranteed.
This safari is ideal for couples, friends, families and budget-conscious travellers looking for an affordable private Kenya safari without sacrificing the excitement of exploring the Maasai Mara.
Highlights
- Private 3-day Masai Mara safari from Nairobi
- Private safari vehicle exclusively for your booking
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- Exciting game drives in the Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Opportunities to see lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards and other African wildlife
- Search for the Big Five and other iconic Mara species
- Two nights in comfortable budget safari accommodation
- Scenic drive through Kenya’s Great Rift Valley
- Flexible private safari experience without sharing the vehicle with other travellers
- Ideal for couples, families, friends and budget-conscious travellers
- Great Migration viewing opportunities during the migration season
- Nairobi pick-up and drop-off
Day-by-day itinerary
3 Day Private Masai Mara Budget Safari Itinerary
Day 1 – Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Your private safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel, residence or agreed meeting point. Meet your professional safari driver-guide and depart Nairobi in your private safari vehicle for the journey to the Maasai Mara.
Travel through Kenya’s scenic countryside and the Great Rift Valley before continuing towards the Maasai Mara. Arrive at your budget safari camp or lodge in time for lunch, depending on road and traffic conditions.
Later in the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Begin searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, cheetahs and other wildlife that inhabit the Mara ecosystem.
As evening approaches, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Budget safari camp/lodge in the Maasai Mara
Day 2 – Full-Day Maasai Mara Game Drive
After an early breakfast, depart with your private safari guide for a full day of wildlife exploration in the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Explore the reserve’s open savannahs, riverine areas and wildlife-rich plains while searching for the Big Five and other iconic African species. Your private safari vehicle gives you greater flexibility to spend more time at interesting wildlife sightings without following a fixed group schedule.
During the Great Migration season, there may be opportunities to encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebras moving through the Mara ecosystem. Wildlife movements and river crossings are natural events and cannot be guaranteed.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before continuing your afternoon wildlife experience. Later, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Budget safari camp/lodge in the Maasai Mara
Day 3 – Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast at your camp or lodge before checking out. Depending on your departure schedule and safari arrangements, enjoy your final views of the Maasai Mara before beginning the journey back to Nairobi.
Travel through the Great Rift Valley and Kenyan countryside, arriving in Nairobi later in the afternoon. Your driver-guide will drop you at your Nairobi hotel, residence or agreed drop-off point, bringing your 3 Day Private Masai Mara Budget Safari to an end.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Private safari vehicle for the entire safari
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- 2 nights budget safari accommodation
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Maasai Mara National Reserve entry fees as specified in the quotation
- Game drives as indicated in the itinerary
- Nairobi hotel/residence pick-up and drop-off
- Drinking water during safari game drives
- All applicable safari vehicle and driver expenses
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Kenya visa/eTA and related travel documentation
- Travel and medical insurance
- Hot-air balloon safari
- Maasai village visit
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specifically included
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari
- Any activities or services not specifically listed under inclusions
Prices per person
| Low season | $640 |
|---|---|
| High season | $850 |
| Peak season | $880 |
Prices depend on travel dates, group size and accommodation. Your quote confirms the exact price.
