This 4-day private budget safari offers an extended exploration of the Masai Mara National Reserve, providing a more in-depth wildlife experience while maintaining affordability. It's designed for individuals, couples, or small groups who prefer the exclusivity of a private vehicle and guide, combined with basic yet clean budget camping accommodation, ensuring a personalized and adventurous journey.
Accommodation is provided in a budget tented camp, such as Lenchada Tourist Camp, located near the Masai Mara National Reserve. These camps offer walk-in tents furnished with beds and typically feature shared bathroom facilities. This option provides an authentic and economical way to experience the safari, with the added advantage of private transport for game drives.
Your private local driver-guide will report to your airport or hotel in Nairobi for an 8:00 - 8:30 AM departure. Begin your scenic drive down into the Rift Valley towards the Masai Mara, Kenya's premier game reserve, in your own private safari vehicle. A brief stop will be made en route at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for stunning views. Arrive at your Masai Mara budget camp in time for lunch. Afterwards, at around 3:30 PM, leave for an afternoon game drive to spot the park's diverse wildlife. Return to your camp by approximately 6:30 PM. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Lenchada Tourist Camp or similar budget tented camp.
Today, you will enjoy two game drives: one in the morning around 6:15 AM before breakfast, and another in the late afternoon after lunch. As this is a private safari, your game drive timings are flexible, which is particularly useful if traveling with children or on a honeymoon. Alternatively, you may opt for a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch at no extra cost. You will return to your camp in the evening. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Lenchada Tourist Camp or similar budget tented camp.
After an early breakfast, and with a picnic lunch packed, you will spend another full day exploring this unique park, which forms the northern extension of the famous Serengeti National Park. You will have the chance to visit the Mara River, located at the border of Masai Mara and the Serengeti. This area often has a high concentration of animals, especially during the migration season. All meals and your overnight stay will be at the camp. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Lenchada Tourist Camp or similar budget tented camp.
Enjoy breakfast at the camp. Afterwards, you will depart the Masai Mara with a picnic lunch to visit a Maasai village for a cultural experience. Following the village visit, you will depart for Nairobi, arriving in the evening at around 4:00 PM. You will be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Drinks not included)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour).