3-Day Masai Mara Great Migration & Big 5 Budget Safari
- 3 days
- Kenya
- From $1,161
For the curious traveler longing to witness nature’s most iconic spectacle — the Great Migration — this 3-day journey into the heart of the Masai Mara is your call to something unforgettable. You’ll witness the thunder of hooves across golden plains, lock eyes with lions at sunrise, and find stillness in starlit silence. Guided by local experts and cradled in midrange comfort, this safari is more than a trip — it’s a return to wonder, to courage, to yourself. Answer the call. The wild is waiting.
Tour Highlights
- Feel the earth tremble as wildebeests charge the Mara River during the Great Migration
- Stand breathless as you spot the Big Five in their natural rhythm
- Learn the sacred stories of the Masai people in a cultural village visit
- Savor sundowners with panoramic views over the savannah
- Dine under open skies with fireside storytelling and connection
- Optional: Take to the skies in a sunrise hot air balloon for a god’s-eye view of the migration
Tour Map
Tour Features
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Day 1
Nairobi To Maasai Mara NR
Leave Nairobi behind as you travel toward the wild expanse of the Masai Mara (approx. 5–6 hrs drive). Along the way, the urban landscape fades, and the vast savannah horizon beckons. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and embark on your first game drive — a thrilling initiation into the kingdom of lions, elephants, and elusive leopards. As the sun sinks low, settle into your lodge with a sense of awe and anticipation. You’ve stepped out of your ordinary world — and the wild is now your teacher.
Budget Accommodation
Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Budget tented camp located just outside the Masai Mara National Reserve
Main Destination
Best Time To Visit
June to October and January to February
Best Weather
June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)
High Season
December to March and July to October (Busy)
Activities
- Photo at the Great Rift Valley view point
- Afternoon Game drive in Masai Mara
- Overnight at your select Accommodation
Day 2
Full Day Maasai Mara NR
Rise before dawn for a sunrise game drive, when predators are most active. Track herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles — and perhaps witness a river crossing, a moment of both terror and triumph. Midday rest is followed by an afternoon drive or optional balloon safari. Cap the evening with a Masai village visit to connect with the spirit of the land and its people. You face the raw power of life and death — and begin to understand your place in the wild.
Budget Accommodation
Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Budget tented camp located just outside the Masai Mara National Reserve
Main Destination
Best Time To Visit
June to October and January to February
Best Weather
June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)
High Season
December to March and July to October (Busy)
Activities
- Optional Early Morning Balloon Safari
- Full Day Game drive in Masai Mara
- Overnight at your select Accommodation
Day 3
Masai Mara NR to Nairobi
Enjoy a final early morning game drive or a peaceful bush breakfast. As you journey back to Nairobi (approx. 5–6 hrs), your heart is heavier than your luggage — carrying stories, stillness, and a new way of seeing the world. Optional stop at Carnivore Restaurant for a celebratory lunch. You return transformed — nature’s rhythm now echoes inside you.
Accommodation
No accommodation (End of tour)
Main Destination
Nairobi
Activities
- Early Morning Game drive in Amboseli
- Transfer to Nairobi (City)
- Optional Lunch or Dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant
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Important to know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 3 are free.
Rates Are Per Person
Low Season (April, May, and 1st November – 20th December)
- Solo$1,178
- 2 People$757
- 3 People$631
- 4 people$584
- 5 people$523
- 6 People$491
Mid Season (January, February, March, and June )
- Solo$1,178
- 2 People$757
- 3 People$631
- 4 people$584
- 5 people$523
- 6 People$491
High Season (July, August, September, October, December 21st – January 3rd)
- Solo$1,548
- 2 People$1,080
- 3 People$947
- 4 people$864
- 5 people$827
- 6 People$791
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What’s Included:
- Full board accommodation in a comfortable midrange lodge or tented camp (2 nights)
- Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi (hotels or airport)
- Transport in a private 4x4 pop-up roof safari jeep with an experienced driver-guide
- Unlimited game drives within the Masai Mara National Reserve
- All park entry fees to Masai Mara National Reserve
- Bottled water throughout the safari
- Optional visit to a Masai village (included if selected in advance)
- AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation cover for emergency medical evacuation
- 24/7 on-ground support during your safari
- All Taxes/VAT
What’s Not Included
- International or domestic flights
- Travel insurance (required – we’ll help you choose the right cover)
- Visa fees for Kenya
- Personal expenses (tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
- Beverages other than bottled water
- Hot air balloon safari (available at extra cost – recommended to book in advance)
- Lunch or dinner at Carnivore Restaurant on return (optional add-on)
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Tour Cost
Low Season (April, May, and 1st November – 20th December)
- 2 People$757
- 4 people$584
- 6 People$491
Mid Season (January, February, March, and June )
- 2 People$757
- 4 people$584
- 6 People$491
High Season (July, August, September, October, December 21st – January 3rd)
- 2 People$1080
- 4 people$864
- 6 People$791