Budget Migration safaris: Maasai Mara, Kenya

Tour Description

  • 3 Nights Safari: Basecamp Maasai Mara ; Kenya
  • From $ 1,975 per person
  • Embark on a thrilling 4-day safari adventure in Maasai Mara.
  • Witness the beauty of Maasai Mara , the rich cultural diversity of the maasai people and diverse wildlife.
  • You will be flown from Nairobi to Maasai Mara game reserve, experience the activities during your stay and flight back to Nairobi.

Features

Trip Highlights

  • Migration adventure; Guided great migration experience.
  • Cultural interaction; Get to understand the noble Maasai tribes
  • Hot air ballooning

Ideal For

  • Honeymooners
  • Wedding anniversaries
  • Families
  • Couples

Excluded
in costs

  • Telephone calls
  • Visa fees
  • Drinks
  • Cultural visits
  • Safari Shop purchases
  • Use of private vehicle on game drives
  • Hot Air Ballooning
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Champagne, cognacs, fine wines, premium brand spirits and cigars

Prices

Cost in USD per person sharing in a Double  room/ tent

PEAK SEASON

$2,370

July, Aug, Sep & 20th Dec 2025 to 2nd Jan 2026

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Low SEASON

$1,975

March, April, May & November 2025

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MID SEASON

$2,100

03 January – 29 Feb, June, October & 01 – 19 December 2025

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prices includes:

  • Accommodation per the detailed itinerary
  • Three meals daily
  • Maasai Mara  Game Reserve fees
  • Scheduled Return flights from Nairobi Wilson airport to Masai Mara and back to Nairobi.
  • Landing fees and airport taxes
  • Emergency medical evacuation insurance
  • VAT
  • Activities included; Game drives on shared basis
  • Airport and airstrip transfers on safari
  • Meet and assist on arrival if having an international arrival.

Notes

  • Due to limited luggage capacities, luggage is required to be packed in a soft bag weighing a maximum of 15 kg (including hand luggage). No hard suitcases will be allowed.
  • All scheduled and charter flights are subject to availability until the safari has been confirmed and invoiced

Detailed itinerary

Our driver will either pick you up from your Nairobi accommodation or upon your international arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International airport after you have cleared customs and immigration. You will be transferred to Wilson airport (45 minutes). You will check in for your scheduled flight from Wilson airport to Masai Mara and land at Ol Kiombo airstrip in Maasai Mara Game Reserve (45 minutes).A representative from Basecamp Maasai Mara, will be waiting for you for onward transfer to the camp with an enroute game drive (45 minutes) on an All Ground package basis.
Included during your stay:
Full-board – all meals & accommodation, Return airstrip and Shared game drives in open-sided vehicles.

On this day after your breakfast, your designated guide from the camp will transfer you to Ol kiombo airstrip in Maasai Mara for your onward flight to Nairobi wilson airport (45 minutes). Our driver will be waiting for you at the airstrip for onward transfer to the international airport for your homebound flight

Basecamp Maasai Mara

The camp has 17 spacious river-view tents, including 2 family tents and borders the Masai Mara National Reserve. It is hidden away under thatched roofs on a lush peninsula along the Talek River. The tents offer great views of the savannah, always populated by wildlife. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom that includes a shower both inside and one open-air safari shower, in addition to a private terrace with views towards the Talek river bed and the Masai Mara National Reserve.
The guests can enjoy views of the Mara landscape and its animals from the comfort of their tents. The family tents each have two separate wings, each featuring a double bed with a shared bathroom area. The atmosphere of the tents is perfect for living the classic safari adventure.

Maasai Mara Game reserve

The Maasai Mara National Reserve offers a transformative experience blending Maasai culture, the Great Migration, and bush walks. Immersing in Maasai culture unveils their vibrant attire, intricate beadwork, and traditional wisdom about the land and wildlife. Witnessing the Great Migration is awe- inspiring as millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles traverse the plains, facing predators and crossing rivers in their quest for fresh pastures. Guided bush walks provide an intimate connection with nature, led by experienced Maasai guides who share insights into the reserve and diverse flora and fauna. This holistic experience allows visitors to appreciate the intricate balance of life in the Mara and gain a deeper understanding of its ecological significance. Whether observing wildlife migrations or engaging with Maasai traditions, each aspect contributes to a profound and unforgettable journey through one of Africa’s most renowned natural reserves.