4 Days Masai Mara Camping Safari

A fantastic 4-day Camping Safari to Kenya’s premier game reserve – the Masai Mara. This Masai Mara Safari departs from Nairobi, Kenya where you will proceed via the Great Rift Valley with its spectacular views and onwards to the beautiful Masai Mara Reserve.

You will spend your days in the vast Masai Mara Park in search of the abundant wildlife. Masai Mara is especially well-known for its Large Cat population and is home to the annual Wildebeest Migration, a wildlife epic like no other on earth.

The unforgettable Masai Mara Safari ends back in Nairobi. Itinerary for this Tour, Masai Mara balloon ride, Masai mara elephants, Maasai warriors, Wildebeest migration, Masai Mara tent, Mara bird

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara camping safari

Departing from the capital of Kenya, Nairobi, we drive down the escarpment via the floor of the scenic Great Rift Valley. We arrive at our overnight camp in time for lunch in the afternoon.

Located near the Masai Mara Game Park, our safari camp is tucked away in the cool shade of indigenous trees, offering an escape from the African heat. We stay in permanent tents that are self-contained and fitted with feature beds and en suite bathroom areas.

This afternoon we explore Masai Mara on our first game drive, getting a taste of what this legendary game park has to offer. In the night you can hear a chorus of different animal sounds as they communicate with each other in the darkness – more than enough reason to visit.

Day 2 & 3: Masai Mara Game Reserve camping safari

The next two days are spent game viewing in Kenya’s finest wildlife park, the Masai Mara National Reserve. Our morning and afternoon game drives take us in search of Africa’s Big Five and the plethora of other wildlife inhabiting this vast Kenyan game reserve. On clear days, the Masai Mara offers fantastic orange tinged sunset’s well-worth capturing on camera.  The Masai Mara Game Reserve is 1510km² of incredible wide-open landscapes and fertile riverine woodland following the looping meanders of the Mara and Talek rivers in Kenya. One glimpse is enough to explain its appeal; it is typical open savannah, with a mass of amazing wildlife.

Wherever you go in the vast Masai Mara you will see a frequent amount of wildlife such as Masai giraffe, baboons, warthogs, bat eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, topis, impala, hartebeests, wildebeest. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras and hippos are also found in great numbers. It is also common to see lions either basking after a heavy meal, or surveying the plains for their next meal. Cheetahs and leopards are harder to spot, but reasonably common. The ultimate action here is without doubt the annual wildebeest exodus, the Great Migration, in July and August when millions of these grass eaters move north from the Serengeti in search of lusher grass before turning south again in October.

Hot-air balloon trips are an entirely outstanding way of seeing the savannah plains teeming with wildlife. These Masai Mara balloon trips can be arranged at extra cost. We overnight at the same safari camp near Masai Mara as on day one.

Day 4: Masai Mara to Nairobi – Masai mara camping safari

We depart from our safari camp and take a morning game drive through the Masai Mara Reserve on day four. Then we return to bustling Nairobi, arriving at about 14:00 in the afternoon. This unforgettable 4-Day Budget Masai Mara Camping Safari ends upon arrival back in Nairobi.

Masai Mara Tour Accommodation

Accommodation on this tour is at one of two safari camps located in natural settings near the Masai Mara Game Reserve. We stay in permanent tents with either twin or double beds. All tents feature en-suite bathroom areas, with flush toilets and hot showers, and are fitted with mosquito nets.

Optional Extras and Excursions

• Cultural Masai tours
• Balloon safaris in Masai Mara

Safari price Cost Includes:

• Transport on custom made 7 seater tour van ideal for game viewing and photography.
• Full board accommodation whilst on safari.
• Accommodation in double/triple room.
• All park entrance fees to include government taxes.
• Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide.
• All game drives as detailed in the itinerary.
• Complimentary return airport transfers.
• Bottled water whilst on safari 1 litre per person per day.
• Start and end in Nairobi.

Tour Cost excludes:

• Tips
• Laundry
• Beverages/Drinks/Sodas and other soft drinks.
• International flights and visas.
• Items of a personal nature.
• Any other extras not detailed in hotel
• Optional activities i.e. visit to masai village USD25 p/p
• Optional Nairobi dinner
• Balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost
• Optional Nairobi city tour and excursion