Budget SafariMasai Mara Tour
from$450
★★★★★ 4.8
Meru Born Free Wilderness
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Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
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Group sizePrivate · 2–7
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Activity levelEasy
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AccommodationLuxury Lodge
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Best timeJun – Oct, Dec – Feb
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DestinationsMeru National Park
About this safari
Escape the crowds in Meru — the lush, river-laced park made famous by Born Free — for unhurried game drives, a rhino sanctuary and a wilderness you’ll often have entirely to yourself.
Escape the crowds in Meru — the lush, river-laced park made famous by Born Free — for unhurried game drives, a rhino sanctuary and a wilderness you’ll often have entirely to yourself.
Uncrowded Born Free wilderness
Rhino sanctuary & elephants
Palm-lined river game drives
Authentic, remote safari feel
Your itinerary
A guide to your journey — we’ll fine-tune every day around you.
Day1
Arrive in Nairobi → Meru National Park
🍽 Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Elsa’s Kopje
Arrive in Nairobi → Meru National Park
🍽 Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Elsa’s Kopje
Karibu! On arrival you are met by your safari specialist and travel on to Meru National Park. Meru is the wild, lush park immortalised by Born Free — a tapestry of palm-lined rivers, grasslands and the famous rhino sanctuary, gloriously off the beaten track and yours almost alone.
Day2
Exploring Meru National Park
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Elsa’s Kopje
Exploring Meru National Park
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Elsa’s Kopje
Meru is the wild, lush park immortalised by Born Free — a tapestry of palm-lined rivers, grasslands and the famous rhino sanctuary, gloriously off the beaten track and yours almost alone. A full day to explore at your own pace, with morning and late-afternoon game drives when the wildlife is most active.
Day3
Exploring Meru National Park
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Elsa’s Kopje
Exploring Meru National Park
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Elsa’s Kopje
Meru is the wild, lush park immortalised by Born Free — a tapestry of palm-lined rivers, grasslands and the famous rhino sanctuary, gloriously off the beaten track and yours almost alone. A full day to explore at your own pace, with morning and late-afternoon game drives when the wildlife is most active.
Day4
Departure
🍽 Breakfast
Departure
🍽 Breakfast
After a final breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight — or extend with a beach finale (just ask). We say kwaheri until your next adventure.
Where you’ll travel
Nairobi → Meru National Park
Nairobi
Meru National Park
Your lodges & camps
Every property on this safari has its own page on our site — explore the rooms, amenities and gallery before you travel.
🏡 We work with 40+ lodges & camps across East Africa — every one featured here on our site, never an outside link. Browse all accommodation →
What’s included
✓ Included
- All internal light-aircraft flights & transfers
- All park & conservancy entrance fees
- Accommodation as specified
- All meals on safari as specified (B/L/D)
- Private 4×4 game drives with an expert local guide
- Drinking water on safari
- All government taxes & levies
- Airport meet-and-greet & transfers
✕ Not included
- International flights to/from East Africa
- Visas & travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides & camp staff
- Premium drinks & champagne
- Personal expenses & laundry
- Optional activities (balloon safari, gorilla permits where not stated)
Dates & prices
Join one of our guaranteed group departures below — or ask us to run this safari privately on any date you choose.
🛡 A flexible deposit secures any departure. Each set departure has limited spaces — once a date fills it closes, so the most popular dates go first.
DepartsReturnsAvailabilityPrice (per person)
Sat 1 Aug 2026
Tue 4 Aug 2026
Guaranteed departure2 of 8 spots left
Last minute $2,150 $1,940
Book by 18 Jul
Sat 1 Aug 2026 – Tue 4 Aug 2026
- 👥 2 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–7 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
- ✦ Last minute price — save $210 per person (book by 18 Jul 2026)
from$1,940per person
Inquire about this departure →
Sat 12 Sep 2026
Tue 15 Sep 2026
Guaranteed departure3 of 8 spots left
$2,150
Sat 12 Sep 2026 – Tue 15 Sep 2026
- 👥 3 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–7 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
from$2,150per person
Inquire about this departure →
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Tue 27 Oct 2026
Guaranteed departure5 of 8 spots left
Early bird $2,150
Sat 24 Oct 2026 – Tue 27 Oct 2026
- 👥 5 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–7 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
from$2,150per person
Inquire about this departure →
Sat 19 Dec 2026
Tue 22 Dec 2026
Fully booked
Early bird $2,150
Sat 19 Dec 2026 – Tue 22 Dec 2026
- 👥 Fully booked — join the waitlist
- 🛏 Private group · 2–7 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
from$2,150per person
Join the waitlist →
Sat 27 Feb 2027
Tue 2 Mar 2027
Guaranteed departure6 of 8 spots left
Early bird $2,150 $1,890
Book by 29 Dec
Sat 27 Feb 2027 – Tue 2 Mar 2027
- 👥 6 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–7 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
- ✦ Early bird price — save $260 per person (book by 29 Dec 2026)
from$1,890per person
Inquire about this departure →
Sat 8 May 2027
Tue 11 May 2027
7 spots left7 of 8 spots left
Sale $2,150 $1,830
Sat 8 May 2027 – Tue 11 May 2027
- 👥 7 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–7 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
- ✦ Sale price — save $320 per person
from$1,830per person
Inquire about this departure →
🗓 Prefer your own dates or a private group? We run this exact itinerary as a private safari on any date. Request private dates →
💰 Per person sharing, set-departure group rate. Single supplement +$540. Deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel — card · PayPal · M-Pesa.
What guests say about this safari
4.8
★★★★★
Based on 14 verified reviews · SafariBookings & TripadvisorAS
★★★★★
Aisha & Sam
SafariBookings · February 2026Honest pricing, zero hidden costs and a team that genuinely cares. We are already planning our next safari with them.
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Sarah & Mark H.
SafariBookings · September 2025From the first email to the final sundowner, every detail was flawless. Our guide knew exactly where the wildlife would be — we had front-row seats the whole way.
Frequently asked questions
How does the tailor-made process work?
You tell us your dates, interests and budget, and a specialist designs a personalised itinerary — no fixed packages. We refine it together until it’s exactly right, then handle every booking and detail for you.
Is this safari suitable for children?
Yes — we offer a reduced child rate and can adapt the pace, game-drive timing and camps to suit families. Let us know your children’s ages and we’ll tailor it.
How do I secure my booking and pay?
A deposit secures your dates, with the balance due before travel. We accept secure card payments, PayPal and M-Pesa. Full terms come with your quote.
What about flights, visas and insurance?
International flights, visas and travel insurance are not included, but we’ll happily advise on all three and recommend trusted options.
Can I extend with a beach holiday?
Absolutely. A Zanzibar or Diani beach finale is a popular add-on — we’ll build it seamlessly into your itinerary.
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Make this journey your own
Change the dates, the camps, the pace — anything. Tell us your dream and a real specialist will craft it around you, with no obligation.