Kenya · Private or group · Budget safari
Three nights, more time in the reserve
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
The journey in brief
The experience
Staying three nights in one place means less driving and more time in the reserve. You have two full days with packed lunches, plus an arrival drive and a sunrise drive before you leave.
This is a good choice if wildlife is your main focus, including in the migration season, when herds may be in the Mara, although their exact movements vary from year to year.
Two full days in the Maasai Mara
Afternoon and sunrise game drives
Three nights at Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Time near the Mara River
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. Check in at camp in the late afternoon and head out for a first game drive.
Day 2 / Maasai Mara National Reserve
Leave after breakfast with packed lunches and explore the reserve, often reaching the Mara River. Exit by about 5pm for an optional village visit, nature walk or time at camp.
Day 3 / Maasai Mara National Reserve
Another full day in the reserve, starting before 8am. A second day lets your guide follow up on sightings and explore different areas.
Day 4 / Maasai Mara → Nairobi
An early drive before breakfast, then check out and 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 · 3 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.
Prices are in US dollars per person. Your written quote confirms the final price for 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.
Yes. Prices are in US dollars per person, as published in our catalogue. Your written quote confirms the final price for your dates and party size.
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
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