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Dense wildebeest and zebra herd drinking along the Mara River during the migration

Kenya · 3 days · Budget

3 Days Wildebeest Migration - Maasai Mara

A budget three-day safari timed for the wildebeest migration season in the Maasai Mara, with two nights at Miti Mingi Eco Camp and a full day following the herds.

Duration
3 days · 2 nights
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 budget three-day safari timed for the wildebeest migration season in the Maasai Mara, with two nights at Miti Mingi Eco Camp and a full day following the herds.

This 3-day budget itinerary starts in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi. Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp.

Ideal for
Migration season · Photographers · Budget travellers
Safari style
Budget · Group Joining · Photography

Destination guides: Maasai Mara

Route

  1. Nairobi

    Start

  2. Maasai Mara

    Stop 1

  3. Nairobi

    Finish

02 / Highlights

What stays with you.

  1. 01

    Full day searching for the migration herds and river crossings

  2. 02

    Budget tented stay at Miti Mingi Eco Camp

  3. 03

    Picnic lunch in the reserve

  4. 04

    Evening and morning game drives

03 / Day by day

Travel it day by day.

3 days · driving times are approximate

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

    Nairobi to the Maasai Mara

    Your driver-guide collects you from your Nairobi hotel or the airport in the morning for a short safari briefing. The road climbs to a viewpoint over the Great Rift Valley before descending to Narok, where there is a stop for lunch. You reach the Maasai Mara in the afternoon and head out on your first game drive as the light softens across the plains.

    • Great Rift Valley viewpoint
    • Afternoon game drive
    Meals
    Lunch · Dinner
    Overnight
    Maasai Mara — Miti Mingi Eco Camp
    Hot-air balloon floating above the winding Mara River

  2. Day 2

    Full day following the migration

    Spend the day in the reserve with a picnic lunch. In the migration months your guide heads for the areas where the wildebeest and zebra are concentrated and, when the herds are gathering, the Mara River crossing points. Crossings are unpredictable and can take hours to happen — or not happen at all — so the day balances patience at the river with time following predators and other wildlife.

    • Full-day game drive
    • Mara River crossing points (seasonal)
    Meals
    Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
    Overnight
    Maasai Mara — Miti Mingi Eco Camp
    Wide savannah plains below a flat-topped escarpment
    Masai giraffe on open plains under a pale sky

  3. Day 3 · Approx. 5–6 hours by road

    Morning game drive and return to Nairobi

    A final early game drive, then breakfast at camp before the drive back to Nairobi with lunch en route. Drop-off at your hotel or the airport in the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast · Lunch
    Overnight
    End of safari
    Male lion looking along a sandy track through tall grass

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 Mara2 nights

    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
3 days · 2 nights
Countries
Kenya
Starts
Nairobi
Ends
Nairobi
Tier
Budget
Format
Group joining
Accommodation
Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Best for
Migration season · Photographers

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 3-day package — not per day.

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Package price per person in US dollars
OptionComplete package
From, 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

  • The wildebeest migration is usually in the Maasai Mara from about July to October, but timing varies each year with the rains. River crossings are never guaranteed.
  • 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 3-day package (per person, complete package). 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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