5 Days Masai Mara Kenya Mid Budget Camping Safari

East Africa Safaris, East Africa Holidays, East African Adventure Travel

$1,175$1,250/

Per Person

5 days
Max People : 40
Kenya

This 5-day budget-friendly camping safari offers an immersive wildlife experience across the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Departing and returning to Nairobi, this itinerary is designed for travelers who want to maximize their time on game drives, witness the iconic African savanna and its “Big Five,” and experience the authenticity of tented camp living without compromising on comfort or safety.

Included and Excluded

Transport: Round-trip transport from Nairobi in a dedicated safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing.
Accommodation: 4 nights stay at a mid-budget semi-luxury tented camp with en-suite bathroom facilities.
Meals: Full board meal plan (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) starting with lunch on Day 1 through breakfast/lunch on Day 5.
Park Entrance Fees: All Maasai Mara National Reserve daily conservation and entry fees.
Guide/Driver: Professional English-speaking safari guide and driver.
Game Drives: All game drives as specified in the itinerary, including packed picnic lunches for full days.
Cultural Experience: Entry fee/contribution for the Maasai Village visit.
Water: Bottled drinking water inside the safari vehicle during game drives.

International Flights: Airfare to and from Nairobi.
Visas: Kenyan Entry Visa / eTA fees.
Hot Air Balloon Safari: Optional sunrise balloon flight over the Mara (can be booked as an add-on on Day 2 or Day 3).
Tips and Gratuities: Recommended tipping for your driver-guide and camp staff.
Beverages: Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and personal items at the camp bar.
Travel Insurance: Personal medical and travel insurance.
Items of a Personal Nature: Laundry, telephone calls, or personal souvenirs.

                    Highlights of the Tour
                     Trip Overview
 Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
 Departure Point: Nairobi (Hotel / Airport Pick-up)
 Return Point: Nairobi (Hotel / Airport Drop-off)
 Destination: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
 Accommodation: Mid-Budget Semi-Luxury Tented Camp (e.g., Lenchada Tourist Camp, Rhino Tourist Camp, or Mitimingi Eco Camp). These camps feature canvas tents with permanent roofs, built-in en-suite bathrooms (flush toilets and hot showers), and comfortable bed frames.
 Transport: 4x4 Land Cruiser Safari Jeep or Safari Minivan (Matatu style) with a pop-up roof for optimal wildlife viewing.

                

Itinerary

Morning: Your driver-guide picks you up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) early in the morning. Depart Nairobi and drive west via the scenic Great Rift Valley, stopping at the Rift Valley Viewpoint for photos. Midday: Proceed through the town of Narok and arrive at your tented camp outside the Mara gates in time for check-in and a warm lunch. Late Afternoon: Embark on your first introductory evening game drive in the reserve, searching for lions, elephants, cheetahs, and zebras as the sun sets over the savanna. Evening: Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Morning & Afternoon: After an early breakfast, set out with a packed picnic lunch for a full day of game viewing. Traverse the open grasslands and riverine forests to track big cats, large herds of herbivores, and varied birdlife. Midday: Enjoy a picnic lunch under an acacia tree or at a designated site overlooking the Mara River, home to hippos and Nile crocodiles. Late Afternoon: Continue tracking wildlife on the return journey across the reserve. Evening: Return to the camp for dinner, a campfire gathering, and overnight.

Morning & Afternoon: Dedicate another full day to exploring deeper, less-frequented sectors of the Mara or following specific wildlife movements. Depending on the season, this day offers ample opportunity to track resident pride dynamics, leopards in the riverine bush, or seasonal migratory herds. Midday: Second field picnic lunch inside the reserve. Evening: Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Early Morning: Embark on an early morning game drive when big cats and predators are most active before the heat of the day. Midday: Return to the camp for a late breakfast and time to relax. Afternoon: Visit a traditional local Maasai village (Manyatta) to learn about the Maasai culture, traditional dances, beadwork, and customs. Evening: Final dinner and overnight at your tented camp.

Early Morning: Optional early morning game drive or a leisurely breakfast at the camp. Midday: Check out and begin the return journey to Nairobi with a lunch stop en route in Narok town. Late Afternoon: Arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon (around 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM) with a drop-off at your hotel or the airport for your onward flight.