A 3-day budget camping safari in the Masai Mara promises an immersive and affordable adventure into the heart of Kenya’s renowned wildlife haven. Typically, these budget-friendly safaris offer a well-paced itinerary with game drives through the vast plains of the Masai Mara, providing opportunities to witness the incredible diversity of wildlife, including the Big Five. Accommodations often consist of basic yet comfortable tented camps, allowing you to connect with nature while keeping costs down. Your days may be filled with sunrise and sunset game drives, offering optimal chances to spot the Masai Mara’s iconic residents, such as lions, elephants, and wildebeests. Evenings at the camp provide a communal atmosphere, with simple but hearty meals, shared stories, and the sounds of the African wilderness. This budget camping safari is an ideal option for those seeking an authentic safari experience without compromising on the thrill of encountering Kenya’s extraordinary wildlife.
We will leave Nairobi by safari bus driving south along the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Picnic lunch will be served at Narok before we continue our drive by climbing the Western Wall entering Hemingway’s country “Serengeti Plains”. By late afternoon we will have arrived at the camp site or at Maasai Mara campsite, where dinner shall be served prior to taking a welcome and well earned rest.
The famous Mara is renowned for its great herds of plain’s game including the Black Man Lion, Leopard and Cheetah. It also has numerous elephants and virtually every type of wildlife available in Kenya. We will have two game drives during the day and will also be able to enjoy the rich, tree studded grassland and rolling hills. All meals will be provided from our camp kitchen or in the Masai mara campsite.
After breakfast we will have time for the further game drive before leaving for Nairobi. A picnic will be served on the way and should arrive in Nairobi late afternoon or early evening.
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