3 days 2 Nights Masai Mara Guided Backpacking Trip
Suitable for: Solo, family, friends
Pickup Location: Nairobi & Narok
Mode of transport: Public Transport, Bush Taxi & van as described
Accomodation Type: Budget Tented Camps and Hotels
Highlight: Game Drive, Bird Watching, Camping
NB: Not suitable for small children
Day, Location, Accommodation, & Meal plan
Day 1. Sunset Mara Camp or similar-FB (Full Board)
Day 2. Sunset Mara Camp or similar-FB
Day 3. Back in Nairobi
Immerse yourself in one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Enjoy the vast savannahs, where you'll encounter Africa's "Big Five" lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos along with a variety of other wildlife. Get to enjoy the wildebeest migration around late July to August with parts of September and again on their return south, around the last two weeks of October through early November. The adventure includes camping under the stars, navigating through diverse landscapes, and exploring the reserve's rich ecosystems. You may also experience Maasai cultural interactions and visit traditional villages. The trip combines public transport transfers, thrilling game drives, scenic beauty, and a chance to truly connect with nature in one of the world’s premier safari destinations.
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
After meeting with Africa Unlocked Tours and Travel Guide, you will make your way to Narok matatu/bus stop (this will be communicated prior), where you'll board a public transport bus or shuttle (matatu) from Nairobi to Narok town. The scenic 3-hour drive takes you through the iconic Great Rift Valley. Arrive in Narok town for a short washroom break (optional), followed by a transfer via a matatu or bush taxis to your camp near Masai Mara. You will check in at Sunset Mara Camp (or similar), an eco-friendly, budget accommodation situated near the park. At the camp, guests are allowed to settle in and unwind over dinner while enjoying the peaceful sounds of the African bush.
Dinner and Overnight: Sunset Mara Camp (or similar)
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in Masai Mara at around 6:00 am with a packed lunch. The full-day safari maximizes your chances of seeing the diverse wildlife in the reserve, from the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos) to cheetahs, hyenas, and an array of herbivores like zebras and wildebeests. Keep an eye out for vultures, eagles, and other bird species, as Masai Mara is home to more than 400 bird species. In the late afternoon at around 6:00 pm, return to the camp for relaxation.
Dinner and Overnight: Sunset Mara Camp (or similar)
Day 3: Return to Nairobi
After breakfast at around 8:00 am, you will check out and with the help of Africa Unlocked Tours and Travel guide get a bush taxi transfer to Narok town. In Narok, board an Easy Coach Bus or Narok Matatu Shuttle for your return to Nairobi. Enjoy the scenic drive back as the trip comes to an end. You will be dropped at accessible areas where you can then get a taxi to your accommodation or the airport.
Adults (Non-Citizens)
754 USD for 1 pax
650 USD per person for 2 pax
580 USD per person for 3 pax
540 USD for 4 pax and above
Children (Non-Citizens)
260 USD for 1 pax
200 USD per child for 2 pax and above
Adult (Resident&Citizens)
Ksh. 65,650 for 1 pax
Ksh. 53,000 per person for 2 pax and above
Children (Resident&Citizens)
Ksh. 26,000 for 1 pax
Ksh. 20,000 per child 2 pax and above
Starting from
USD 540
Per person sharing Non-Citizen
Includes
Public transportation from Nairobi to Narok and back
Transfers from Narok to your camp close to Masai Mara and back via Public transport matatus or bush taxis
Masai Mara National Reserve full day entrance ticket
Full Day shared Game drive in Masai Mara with a qualified local guide
Two nights' accommodation at a budget camp on a full board basis
Excludes
Additional Maasai Mara game drives (150-400 USD per person based on group size and tourism period)
Hot Air Baloon Safari 500 USD
Optional Masai Village visit (50 USD per person)
Tips and gratuities
Any items not mentioned in the itinerary
