Budget Safari
See Kenya's wildlife without breaking the bank — group tours, camping, and affordable lodges.
Top Experiences
Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour
KES 12,255
Private Nairobi National Park Drive safari in 4x4 landcruiser
KES 12,900
full-Day Malindi Tour
KES 14,964
Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre& optional Nairobi NationalPark
KES 12,255
Elkydianibeachtaxis
KES 9,675
Private Safari Tour : Nairobi National Park
KES 10,320
Places to Explore
Pearl Mara
Enkewa Camp, Masai Mara
An intimate, owner-run safari camp inside the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Mara Siligi Camp
Sarabi Wild
Angama Amboseli
Enkusero Mara
Emboo
Mara Explorer Tented Camp
Kicheche Bush Olare
Osero Sopia River Camp
Galdessa Camp
Soroi Private Wing
Planning Guides
Budget Safari Kenya: Honest Guide 2026
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.
Keekorok Lodge Masai Mara: Review 2026
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.
Sopa Lodge Masai Mara: Review 2026
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.
Where to Stay in Masai Mara: Guide 2026
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.