Budget SafariMasai Mara Tour
from$450
★★★★★ 4.8
The Great Migration Luxury Safari
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Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
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Group sizePrivate · 2–6
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Activity levelEasy
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AccommodationLuxury Lodge
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Best timeJul – Oct
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DestinationsMasai Mara & Serengeti
About this safari
Eight unforgettable days following the wildebeest migration across the two most legendary wildernesses on earth — Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti — staying in intimate luxury camps positioned exactly where the action is.
Eight unforgettable days following the wildebeest migration across the two most legendary wildernesses on earth — Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti — staying in intimate luxury camps positioned exactly where the action is.
Front-row seats to the Mara River crossings (in season)
Private 4×4 game drives with an expert local guide
Big-cat country — lion, cheetah & leopard
Scenic light-aircraft flights over the plains
The wildlife amphitheatre of Ngorongoro Crater
Your itinerary
A guide to your journey — we’ll fine-tune every day around you.
Day1
Arrive in Nairobi → Masai Mara
🍽 Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Mara Plains Camp
Arrive in Nairobi → Masai Mara
🍽 Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Mara Plains Camp
Karibu! On arrival you are met by your safari specialist and travel on to Masai Mara. The Masai Mara is big-cat country at its finest — golden plains scattered with lion prides, cheetah on the termite mounds and, in season, the drama of the wildebeest crossing the Mara River. Your guide reads the land to put you in the perfect spot.
Day2
Exploring Masai Mara
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Mara Plains Camp
Exploring Masai Mara
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Mara Plains Camp
The Masai Mara is big-cat country at its finest — golden plains scattered with lion prides, cheetah on the termite mounds and, in season, the drama of the wildebeest crossing the Mara River. Your guide reads the land to put you in the perfect spot. A full day to explore at your own pace, with morning and late-afternoon game drives when the wildlife is most active.
Day3
Exploring Masai Mara
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Mara Plains Camp
Exploring Masai Mara
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Mara Plains Camp
The Masai Mara is big-cat country at its finest — golden plains scattered with lion prides, cheetah on the termite mounds and, in season, the drama of the wildebeest crossing the Mara River. Your guide reads the land to put you in the perfect spot. A full day to explore at your own pace, with morning and late-afternoon game drives when the wildlife is most active.
Day4
Travel to Serengeti
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Serengeti Under Canvas
Travel to Serengeti
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Serengeti Under Canvas
Today you journey on to Serengeti. The Serengeti is the stage on which the whole migration plays out — endless plains alive with herds to the horizon, koppies, acacias and big predators. One of the richest wildlife ecosystems on the planet.
Day5
Exploring Serengeti
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Serengeti Under Canvas
Exploring Serengeti
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Serengeti Under Canvas
The Serengeti is the stage on which the whole migration plays out — endless plains alive with herds to the horizon, koppies, acacias and big predators. One of the richest wildlife ecosystems on the planet. A full day to explore at your own pace, with morning and late-afternoon game drives when the wildlife is most active.
Day6
Travel to Ngorongoro Crater
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 The Highlands
Travel to Ngorongoro Crater
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 The Highlands
Today you journey on to Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater — a collapsed volcano and natural amphitheatre teeming with wildlife, and one of the best places in Africa to complete your Big Five with the endangered black rhino.
Day7
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 → Masai Mara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater
Nairobi
Masai Mara
Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater
Your lodges & camps
Every property on this safari has its own page on our site — explore the rooms, amenities and gallery before you travel.
Luxury Tented Camp
Masai Mara · Nights 1–3
Mara Plains Camp
★★★★★
A tented gem on a private conservancy bordering the Mara reserve.
🍽 Full board📶 Wi-Fi🛁 En-suite🚙 Game drives🏊 Pool
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Mobile Camp
Serengeti · Nights 4–5
Serengeti Under Canvas
★★★★★
A mobile camp that moves with the migration — luxury under canvas in the wild.
🍽 Full board🛁 En-suite🚙 Game drives🔥 Fireplace
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Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater · Night 6
The Highlands
★★★★★
Striking domed suites on the forested rim of the Ngorongoro highlands.
🍽 Full board📶 Wi-Fi🛁 En-suite🔥 Fireplace🌄 Scenic views
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🏡 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
Fri 7 Aug 2026
Guaranteed departure2 of 8 spots left
Last minute $4,950 $4,460
Book by 18 Jul
Sat 1 Aug 2026 – Fri 7 Aug 2026
- 👥 2 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–6 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
- ✦ Last minute price — save $490 per person (book by 18 Jul 2026)
from$4,460per person
Inquire about this departure →
Sat 12 Sep 2026
Fri 18 Sep 2026
Guaranteed departure3 of 8 spots left
$4,950
Sat 12 Sep 2026 – Fri 18 Sep 2026
- 👥 3 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–6 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
from$4,950per person
Inquire about this departure →
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Fri 30 Oct 2026
Guaranteed departure5 of 8 spots left
Early bird $4,950
Sat 24 Oct 2026 – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- 👥 5 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–6 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
from$4,950per person
Inquire about this departure →
Sat 19 Dec 2026
Fri 25 Dec 2026
Fully booked
Early bird $4,950
Sat 19 Dec 2026 – Fri 25 Dec 2026
- 👥 Fully booked — join the waitlist
- 🛏 Private group · 2–6 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
from$4,950per person
Join the waitlist →
Sat 27 Feb 2027
Fri 5 Mar 2027
Guaranteed departure6 of 8 spots left
Early bird $4,950 $4,360
Book by 29 Dec
Sat 27 Feb 2027 – Fri 5 Mar 2027
- 👥 6 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–6 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
- ✦ Early bird price — save $590 per person (book by 29 Dec 2026)
from$4,360per person
Inquire about this departure →
Sat 8 May 2027
Fri 14 May 2027
7 spots left7 of 8 spots left
Sale $4,950 $4,210
Sat 8 May 2027 – Fri 14 May 2027
- 👥 7 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–6 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
- ✦ Sale price — save $740 per person
from$4,210per 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 +$1,240. Deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel — card · PayPal · M-Pesa.
What guests say about this safari
4.9
★★★★★
Based on 86 verified reviews · SafariBookings & TripadvisorSH
★★★★★
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.
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★★★★★
The Delgado Family
Google · August 2025They designed the trip around our kids and it was pure magic. Perfectly paced, brilliant camps, and the team treated us like family.
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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