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Wide savannah plains below a flat-topped escarpment

Kenya · 2 days · Budget

2 Days Maasai Mara Budget Safari

A quick, affordable taste of the Maasai Mara: drive in from Nairobi, spend the afternoon and the following morning on game drives, and stay overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp before returning to the city.

Duration
2 days · 1 night
Countries
Kenya
Starts
Nairobi
Ends
Nairobi
Tier
Budget
Format
Group joining

Per personFrom USD 350 pp

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01 / Overview

The journey in brief.

A quick, affordable taste of the Maasai Mara: drive in from Nairobi, spend the afternoon and the following morning on game drives, and stay overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp before returning to the city.

This 2-day budget itinerary starts in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi. Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp.

Ideal for
Short stays · Budget travellers · Solo travellers
Safari style
Budget · Group Joining

Destination guides: Maasai Mara

Route

  1. Nairobi

    Start

  2. Maasai Mara

    Stop 1

  3. Nairobi

    Finish

02 / Highlights

What stays with you.

  1. 01

    Two game drives in Kenya's best-known reserve

  2. 02

    Great Rift Valley viewpoint on the way in

  3. 03

    Budget tented stay at Miti Mingi Eco Camp

  4. 04

    Ideal when time in Kenya is short

03 / Day by day

Travel it day by day.

2 days · driving times are approximate

  1. Day 1 · Approx. 5–6 hours by road

    Nairobi to the Maasai Mara

    Depart Nairobi at around 7:30 am and drive west to the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, then on to Narok for a refuelling and lunch stop. You arrive at camp early in the afternoon and set out on a game drive from about 3:00 pm until sunset, looking for lion, elephant, buffalo and the Mara's large herds of plains game.

    • Rift Valley viewpoint
    • Afternoon game drive
    Meals
    Lunch · Dinner
    Overnight
    Maasai Mara — Miti Mingi Eco Camp
    Wildebeest grazing close together during the migration season

  2. Day 2 · Approx. 5–6 hours by road

    Morning game drive and return to Nairobi

    An early game drive gives you the reserve at its most active, when predators are often still moving. Return to camp for a full breakfast, then drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the evening for drop-off at your hotel or residence.

    • Early-morning game drive
    Meals
    Breakfast · Lunch
    Overnight
    End of safari
    Leopard draped along the branches of a tree

04 / Where you stay

Budget camps and hotels.

Named properties are the budget stays we use on this route. Where the itinerary says “overnight at the camp/lodge”, your quotation confirms the exact stay.

  • Maasai Mara1 night

    Miti Mingi Eco Camp

    Tented rooms among trees at Miti Mingi Eco Camp, Maasai MaraBed inside a tented room at Miti Mingi Eco Camp

Quick planning facts

Duration
2 days · 1 night
Countries
Kenya
Starts
Nairobi
Ends
Nairobi
Tier
Budget
Format
Group joining
Accommodation
Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Best for
Short stays · Budget travellers

05 / What’s included

Clear from the start.

Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
  • Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing
  • Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
  • Meals as listed day by day
  • Park and reserve entry fees for the parks visited
  • Game drives as listed in the itinerary
  • Drinking water in the vehicle (1 litre per person per day)

Not included

  • International flights and visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks unless stated
  • Items of a personal nature such as laundry and phone calls
  • Optional activities not listed as included

06 / Pricing

Honest, complete pricing.

Prices are per person, in US dollars, for the complete 2-day package — not per day.

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Package price per person in US dollars
OptionComplete package
Standard, per personUSD 430
Low Budget, per personUSD 350

Optional extras (not included)

  • Maasai village visitPaid directly to the community; price confirmed when you book.
  • Hot-air balloon safari over the Maasai MaraEarly-morning flight with bush breakfast; quoted on request.

07 / Good to know

Questions, answered.

Important notes

  • Two price options are listed in the master catalogue (Standard and Low Budget). Your consultant will explain what each includes when quoting.
  • Vegetarian and other dietary requirements can be catered for on request.
  • Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Your guide will adapt the day to recent sightings, weather and road conditions.
  • Driving times are approximate and depend on road conditions, stops and wildlife encountered along the way.
  • Park and conservancy fees are set by the authorities and may change; any change is passed on at cost.
How much does this safari cost?

From USD 350 pp for the complete 2-day package (standard usd 430 · low budget usd 350). Prices are per person in US dollars. The pricing section lists exactly what is included.

Where does the safari start and finish?

It starts in Nairobi and finishes in Nairobi.

Is this a private or group-joining safari?

This itinerary usually runs as a group-joining safari, sharing the vehicle with other travellers to keep costs down. It can also be quoted as a private trip.

What accommodation is used?

The accommodation pattern is: Miti Mingi Eco Camp. Each night is listed in the day-by-day itinerary.

Can this itinerary be changed?

Yes. Dates, pace, accommodation level and the order of stops can usually be adjusted. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.

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