Duration
3-Day
Accra, Kenya
This 3-day Masai Mara budget safari is ideal for travelers with limited time who still want to experience Kenya's most famous wildlife reserve. Travel in a shared 4x4 safari jeep with a professional guide. The safari includes daytime game drives across the vast Mara plains, home to lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and abundant plains game. It is a cost-effective group safari designed for maximum wildlife viewing at an affordable price.
Plan snapshot
Duration
3-Day
Route
Nairobi to Nairobi (City)
Via Masai Mara NR
Country & park
Kenya
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Budget camping Just outside Masai Mara NR – Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included – Day 2: All Meals Included - Just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This is a budget camping tour.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 7 people per vehicle.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1-2
Just outside Masai Mara NR
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3
(No accommodation)
All Meals Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Scheduled pick up from your hotel, proceed to our office to meet with members of the safari group, and receive a briefing as well. Thereafter, you'll depart for Maasai Mara, making stops at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint and Narok for lunch and refuelling. You'll arrive in the afternoon, check in, and relax. You can opt to visit masai village at an extra cost to learn about their cultures and traditions. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp. Just outside Masai Mara NR Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
This second day is a special day, it is not only used for a full-day game viewing, but also is when the exciting optional hot air balloon safari is done. For the balloon safari, you will need to rise at the crack of dawn so that you can be airborne just before sunrise. This magical experience is later followed by a champagne breakfast. Full-day game viewing can be enjoyed from past breakfast till the afternoon, and enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. Just outside Masai Mara NR All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
After breakfast, you will depart the Masai Mara region for Nairobi with lunch en route. You will be dropped off at the airport to catch your flight to fly back home. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Sleeping bag
Bath towels
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$5.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Offered by
Alphadean Tours And Safaris is a reputable local tour operator based in Nairobi, Kenya, with operations spread throughout Kenya and Tanzania. We are a team of travel professionals manned with adequate and suitable staff to cater for all our client’s needs whilst travelling. Our operations include wildlife safaris, mountain trekking, beach trips, camping and lodge safaris. At Alphadean tours itineraries are customized to the client’s preference and taste to ensure maximum delight and fulfill.
Office In
Kenya
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2015)
Tour Types
Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5This tour was a fantastic experience, and with a very good quality/price ratio. We were also a bit skeptical about the timing (mid March, so near rain season), but we were very lucky. We were able to see countless animals, we've enjoyed the full experience, our driver was amazing and the agency (Alphadean) was very collaborative. I'd recommend this tour
Marco · Italy
We are 4 students on a very tight budget and we had a great time with alpha dean! We were quoted a great price for our tour by Jemimah, who was super helpful at organising everything and gave us loads of options to find what fitted best with our plans. We settled on a five day tour with two days in the Masai Mara, plus a trip to lake Nakuru and lake naivasha on the way back, driving from Nairobi. They were very helpful in us getting cash out to pay for the tour and other extras along the way. The shared tour ended up being just the 4 of us as it was off season. They offered us an upgrade of vehicle at the last minute for $200 which we didn’t accept, but may offer a more comfortable experience as it was quite a loud & bumpy ride in the mini van. This wasn’t an issue for 4 young guys expecting a budget trip, but if it was full/for those who prefer a slightly calmer experience we’d recommend upgrading! We arrived in the Masai Mara campsite on the first evening after a long drive. The camp had WiFi and great food included for our price bracket, with a nice bar to buy ourselves drinks. We then left early the next morning for a whole day game drive. It was brilliant, our guides Anthony and Dan were experts at navigating the muddy conditions and found us everything from lions to elephants and even a leopard. We also enjoyed a walk along the Mara river with a ranger, making each day feel completely unique. We had an amazing experience both days on the reserve and the rain hardly affected our trip at all. The second evening our car broke down, but the guys dealt with it really well, and we were picked up by another tour guide who looked after us. The guides at alpha dean are friendly with everyone on the Mara and it really shows! The third day was another driving day, with a long trip to Nakuru where we stayed in a lovely hotel. The last day involved a long morning game drive in Nakuru where we saw rhinos and an array of great bird life that we couldn’t see on the Masai Mara. We then finished the tour by driving to lake naivasha where we were able to enjoy a boat ride ($20 pp) and a nature walk (another $20pp). These were brilliant so we’d highly recommend, just be aware that they cost extra. There’s also a strong culture of tipping so make sure to factor that cost in! Overall we had an incredible experience with alpha dean and we’d definitely recommend doing a safari with Jemimah, Anthony, and team in future!
Jackson · United Kingdom
I had a great 3‑day safari in the Maasai Mara. The experience was well organized and the tented accommodation was much better than expected—comfortable, clean, and with all the essentials. Considering the overall quality of the service, the price-to-experience ratio is very fair. A memorable trip and a good value for money, but paying cash you will save some 5 % extra fee that they will charge you paying with card.
Andrea · Italy
It was fantastic experience with Alpha Dean Tours . Jemima is a great host arranged transport from and to airport and provided a great hospitality. Our Tour Guide was more experienced about masai mara and animals was a added plus. Overall I would recommend this solo and all group of travellers. It was totally worth it.
Krishnaraj · India
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 4 are free.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Budget camping Just outside Masai Mara NR – Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included – Day 2: All Meals Included - Just outside Masai Mara NR. Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Alphadean Tours And Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Alphadean Tours And Safaris.
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