Close to the reserve
A short drive from the Maasai Mara National Reserve, which keeps time on the road low and time with the wildlife high.
Tented eco camp · Maasai Mara, Kenya
Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Miti Mingi Eco Camp is the tented camp our budget safaris use in the Maasai Mara. It sits close to the national reserve, so game drives start early and you are back at camp for dinner after the sun goes down over the plains.
Canvas, birdsong and an early start for the Mara.
- Location
- Maasai Mara, Kenya
- Type
- Tented eco camp
- Level
- Budget (fixed on our budget itineraries)
- On our safaris
- 19 itineraries
About the property
Staying at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.
Miti Mingi is an independent property that Absolute Holiday Safaris books for its guests; we do not own or operate it. It is the base for every Absolute budget safari that spends a night in the Mara, from the two-day group-joining trip to the long Kenya and Tanzania circuits.
Guests sleep in safari tents furnished with proper beds and mosquito nets, sheltered under a fixed roof. For many travellers the tent is part of the experience: the sounds of the bush at night, coffee before the first drive and a short transfer to the reserve gate.
Days are spent in the reserve, either on a full day with a picnic lunch near the Mara River or on morning and afternoon drives. Evenings are relaxed and early, because the best light and the most active wildlife come at dawn.
Who it suits
- Budget-conscious travellers
- Group-joining safaris
- Solo travellers and couples
- Travellers who want a tented-camp experience
Nearby parks
Setting and style
What the stay is like.
Tented rooms
Canvas tents with beds and mosquito nets, set under a protective roof. Nights can be cool, so bring a warm layer.
Group-joining friendly
Most of our group-joining Mara departures stay here, so you may share the camp with other travellers on your route.
Meals
Meals on Mara nights are as listed in each itinerary day; on most budget safaris dinner and breakfast are taken at camp.
Packing
A torch or head torch, warm layers for the evening and a soft bag that is easy to carry from the vehicle.
Upgrades
If you would prefer a lodge, ask us; our 3 Days Maasai Mara Lodge Safari uses Jambo Mara Safari Lodge, and other options are quoted on request.
19 itineraries
Safaris that stay at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.
Each of these budget itineraries includes at least one night here. Group-joining departures follow the published route; private safaris can be adjusted.
Group joining2 days · Kenya · Group joining
2 Days Maasai Mara Budget Safari
A first taste of the Mara
Wildlife safari · Budget
The shortest way to see the Maasai Mara from Nairobi: a long first-day game drive, a night at Miti Mingi Eco Camp and a morning drive before heading back.
Standard USD 430 ppLow budget USD 350 pp
3 days · Kenya · Private or group
3 Days Kenya Tented Camp Safari – Maasai Mara
Two nights under canvas
Wildlife safari · Budget
Two nights in a tent at Miti Mingi Eco Camp with a full day in the Maasai Mara, including a picnic lunch near the Mara River.
Price on request
Group joining3 days · Kenya · Group joining
3 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari – Maasai Mara
Daily group-joining departures
Wildlife safari · Budget
The classic three-day Maasai Mara group-joining safari: an afternoon drive, a full day in the reserve and an optional Maasai village visit.
From USD 340 pp
Group joining4 days · Kenya · Group joining
4 Days Maasai Mara & Lake Naivasha Budget Safari
Plains, a freshwater lake and a gorge on foot
Wildlife safari · Budget
Two nights in the Maasai Mara, then Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate National Park, where you can cycle or walk among wildlife.
Low season USD 590 ppHigh season USD 690 pp
Group joining4 days · Kenya · Group joining
4 Days Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Budget Safari
Savannah and a Rift Valley lake
Wildlife safari · Budget
Two nights in the Maasai Mara, then a night in Nakuru and a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its rhino sanctuary and lakeshore birdlife.
From USD 420 pp
4 days · Kenya · Private or group
4 Days Maasai Mara Wildlife Safari
Three nights, more time in the reserve
Wildlife safari · Budget
Three nights at Miti Mingi Eco Camp and two full days in the Maasai Mara: the extra time gives you more chances to follow what is happening on the plains.
From USD 430 pp
Also staying here
- 5 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha Budget Safari2 nights
- 6 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Budget Safari2 nights
- 6 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha Budget Safari2 nights
- 6 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari – Mara, Nakuru, Manyara & Ngorongoro2 nights
- 7 Days Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli Budget Safari2 nights
- 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Budget Safari2 nights
- 9 Days Maasai Mara, Nairobi, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli & Tsavo Safari2 nights
- 10 Days Kenya Tanzania Wildlife Safari2 nights
- 10 Days Kenya Tanzania Budget Safari Adventurous Experience2 nights
- 11 Days Best of Kenya & Tanzania Budget Safari2 nights
- 12 Days African Safari Holiday in Kenya & Tanzania2 nights
- 13 Days Kenya & Tanzania Budget Camping Safari2 nights
- 14 Days Kenya & Tanzania Budget Safari2 nights
Questions travellers ask
About Miti Mingi Eco Camp.
Where is Miti Mingi Eco Camp?
In the Maasai Mara area of south-western Kenya, close to the national reserve. Our budget safaris reach it by road from Nairobi in about five to six hours.
Is Miti Mingi a tented camp?
Yes. Guests stay in safari tents with beds and mosquito nets under a fixed roof.
Which Absolute safaris stay at Miti Mingi Eco Camp?
Every budget safari that spends a night in the Maasai Mara, including our 2-, 3- and 4-day Mara safaris and our longer Kenya and Kenya & Tanzania budget circuits.
Can I upgrade from Miti Mingi to a lodge?
Yes. Tell us when you enquire and we will quote mid-range or luxury options in the Mara for your dates.
Stay at Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Build a safari around it.
Tell us your dates and who is travelling, and we will suggest the itinerary that suits you, or quote an upgrade for any night.