Budget Safari
See Kenya's wildlife without breaking the bank — group tours, camping, and affordable lodges.
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See Kenya's wildlife without breaking the bank — group tours, camping, and affordable lodges.
A 3-day Masai Mara group safari costs $286-386 per person — park fees included. The Big Five don't care where you sleep. Here's how to do Kenya on a real budget without missing the wildlife.
One of the oldest lodges in the Mara (opened 1965), sitting directly on the migration path with a famous hippo pool. Location rating 4.8/5 on TripAdvisor — from $250/night.
The Mara's most affordable named lodge sits just outside the reserve near Oloolaimutia Gate. Individual cottages from $252/room in low season — a practical choice for budget safaris, not a romantic one.
From $40/night budget camps to $2,750/night Angama Mara, the Masai Mara has accommodation for every budget. The Big Five don't care where you sleep — but your comfort, guide quality, and migration access vary enormously.
Detailed cost breakdown for a Masai Mara safari: park fees, accommodation from budget to luxury, transport, game drives, balloon safaris, and money-saving strategies.
