A private, budget safari in the Maasai Mara with a 4x4 Jeep typically includes round-trip transport from Nairobi, a customized pop-up roof Jeep, a professional driver/guide, all park entry fees, and meals (usually full board). This type of trip focuses on wildlife viewing in the reserve, with options for activities like a Masai village visit, and typically involves budget-friendly tented camp accommodations for 2-3 nights.
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara
Morning: A private 4x4 Jeep picks you up from your hotel or residence in Nairobi.
Drive: The journey to the Masai Mara National Reserve takes approximately 5 hours, with scenic stops at viewpoints like the Great Rift Valley escarpment for photos.
Lunch: A stop is made for lunch in Narok town.
Afternoon: Upon arrival at your budget-friendly tented camp, you'll have some time to settle in before your first afternoon game drive.
Evening: Your guide will take you on your first game drive to start spotting wildlife, such as lions, elephants, and giraffes. You'll return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
Morning: After breakfast, you'll embark on a full-day game drive.
Wildlife Viewing: The day is dedicated to exploring the vast plains in search of the "Big Five" and witnessing the incredible diversity of animals.
Lunch: A picnic lunch will be served in the park.
Afternoon: Continue with the game drive until late afternoon.
Evening: Return to your camp for dinner and relaxation.
Day 3: Departure from Masai Mara to Nairobi
Morning: Enjoy a final morning game drive to catch any wildlife you may have missed.
Late Morning: After breakfast, begin the drive back to Nairobi.
Lunch: Lunch can be in Narok or another en-route location.
Afternoon: Arrive back in Nairobi in the late afternoon.
Rates Per Person
| Start dates | Solo1 room | 2 people1 room | 3 people2 rooms | 4 people2 rooms | 5 people3 rooms | 6 people3 rooms | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | $1,949 | $1,327 | $1,165 | $1,053 | $1,008 | $963 | Get Quote |
| Jan 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 | $1,568 | $991 | $818 | $717 | $672 | $627 | Get Quote |
| Jul 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | $1,949 | $1,327 | $1,165 | $1,053 | $1,008 | $963 | Get Quote |
| Jan 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027 | $1,568 | $991 | $818 | $717 | $672 | $627 | Get Quote |
| Jul 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 | $1,949 | $1,327 | $1,165 | $1,053 | $1,008 | $963 | Get Quote |
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water(On all days)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
