Saruni Basecamp Adventure tents at the heart of the Mara — affordable Masai Mara safari from Nairobi
affordable Masai Mara safari

Budget 3 Days 2 Nights Masai Mara Safari – Saruni Basecamp Adventure

The most affordable way to tick the Masai Mara off your bucket list — same wildlife, same plains, same expert guides at a price that works for backpackers, students and budget travellers.

From$950· pp sharingInquire about this safari
  • Duration3 days, 2 nights
  • DestinationMasai Mara National Reserve
  • CampSaruni Basecamp Adventure
  • StyleBudget-friendly
  • Vehicle4×4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Starts & endsJKIA, Nairobi
  • Best forBackpackers, students, solo travellers, anyone wanting the Mara at the lowest possible cost
— The Journey

A Kenya story shaped
around your days.

he most affordable way to tick the Masai Mara off your bucket list. Three days, two nights, with the same wildlife, the same migration plains and the same expert driver-guides as our higher-tier packages – at a price that works for backpackers, students, young couples and budget-conscious travellers. You'll stay at Saruni Basecamp Adventure, a no-frills tented camp set right at the heart of Mara country.

Affordable Masai Mara safari — wildlife on the Masai Mara reserve
Day by day

Your itinerary

A daily rhythm of game drives, golden-hour returns and unhurried evenings at camp.

Day
Masai Mara — Saruni Basecamp Adventure

JKIA → Saruni Basecamp Adventure

Your driver-guide meets you at JKIA and begins the four-hour drive south-west to the Masai Mara. Arrive at Saruni Basecamp Adventure in time for lunch, freshen up, then head out on your first game drive that evening. Return for dinner and overnight at the camp.

Meals · Lunch, Dinner
Day
Masai Mara — Saruni Basecamp Adventure

Full-day Mara game drive

After breakfast, depart with packed lunches for a full day in the reserve. Track the Big Five, photograph the open plains, and watch the Mara River for hippo and crocodile. Return for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals · Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Day
Masai Mara → Nairobi

Mara → Nairobi

Breakfast, check out, and drive back to Nairobi. Drop-off at JKIA.

Meals · Breakfast
Investment

Pricing

All prices are per person and include accommodation, all meals, transport, park fees and your driver-guide. Single supplements available on request, children under 3 travel free with a paying adult.

  • Adult
    sharing double / twin
    USD950
  • Teenager
    12–17 sharing with adult
    USD845
  • Child
    3–11 sharing with adult
    USD715
· Single supplements on request· Under-3s travel free with adult· Group rates from 5 travellers
Reasons to book

Why this safari

  1. Lowest entry price

    to a real Masai Mara safari — no compromises on the wildlife experience itself.

  2. Same wildlife as luxury safaris.

    The Mara doesn't change because of your camp.

  3. All-in cost.

    Park fees, transfers, three meals a day and Maasai village visit are included.

  4. Trusted vehicle.

    Full-spec 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, not a minibus.

Make it yours

Optional add-ons

Build your trip your way. Just tell us which extras you'd like to include and we'll quote them with your itinerary — no pressure, no obligation.

Transparent pricing

What's in, what's not

Full transparency, no hidden surprises. Everything below is laid out so you can budget with confidence.

What's included

  • Transport and game drives in a 4×4 safari Land Cruiser
  • Masai Mara park fees for two nights
  • All meals and accommodation at Saruni Basecamp Adventure
  • Return airport transfers (JKIA)
  • Maasai village cultural visit
  • Bottled mineral water
  • English-speaking driver-guide

What's not included

  • Flights and Kenya eVisa
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks
  • Optional extras (hot air balloon, etc.)
  • Tips and gratuities
Questions

Frequently asked questions

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Transparent pricing

No hidden fees, no opaque markups. The price you see is the price you pay.

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