Kenya · Private or group · Budget safari
Two nights under canvas
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
The journey in brief
The experience
For many travellers the tent is part of the experience: the sounds of the bush at night, an early start and coffee before the first drive. This safari pairs two nights at Miti Mingi Eco Camp with time in the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
The middle day is a full game drive with a packed lunch, often reaching the Mara River where hippos and crocodiles are found. The final morning includes a sunrise drive before the return to Nairobi.
Two nights at Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Full day in the reserve with a picnic lunch
Mara River area, home to hippos and crocodiles
Sunrise game drive on the final morning
The route
Nairobi
Maasai Mara
Nairobi
Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Nairobi
Day by day
Timings are approximate. Your guide adjusts each day around road and wildlife conditions.
Day 1 / Nairobi → Maasai Mara
Leave Nairobi in the morning and stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint before continuing through Narok to the Maasai Mara. Arrive at camp for a late lunch and a short rest, then head out for an afternoon game drive.
Day 2 / Maasai Mara National Reserve
Leave after breakfast with a packed lunch for a full day of exploring. Your guide plans the route around conditions, often heading towards the Mara River. Return to camp in the late afternoon.
Day 3 / Maasai Mara → Nairobi
An early game drive at sunrise, then breakfast at camp, check-out and the drive back to Nairobi.
Where you stay
This budget safari uses the camps and hotels listed below. Where a stop says 'camp/lodge', we confirm the property with your quote.
Maasai Mara · 2 nights
The budget tented camp used for Absolute's Maasai Mara budget safaris, close to the reserve.
About Miti Mingi Eco CampAccommodation pattern: Budget · Miti Mingi Eco Camp.
This safari is priced for your exact dates. Lodge rates, park fees and availability vary through the year, so we confirm a written price once we know your dates and party size.
Prices can depend on travel dates, party size, accommodation availability and changes to park fees. All terms are confirmed in writing before you book.
The details
Before you travel
Check passport validity and entry requirements for every country on your route with official government sources before you travel.
Ask a travel-health professional about vaccinations and malaria precautions, and take out travel insurance that covers your activities.
A soft bag is easiest in safari vehicles. If any part of your trip includes light-aircraft flights, baggage limits apply.
Weather and wildlife movement change through the year. Tell us your dates and we will explain what to expect.
Questions travellers ask
Often, yes. Tell us what you would like to change and we will confirm what is possible for your dates.
Prices for this safari depend on your dates, party size and accommodation availability, so we quote for your exact trip.
We reply with availability, any suggestions for your dates and a written quote. Nothing is booked until you have agreed the quote and booking terms.
No. Wildlife is free-ranging and sightings vary. Your guide will plan each day around conditions to give you the best chances.
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The next step
Tell us your dates and who is travelling. We will check availability and send a written quote; nothing is booked until you agree.
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