Maasai Mara Game Reserve: Cheap Safaris

The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is one of those must-see destinations. Apart from being home to many wild animals, it is also the seventh wonder of the world.

The Maasai Mara National Park is famous for the characteristic annual migration of wild beasts. The migration involves animals arriving by the thousands from Tanzania’s sister Serengeti National Park in July and leaving in November.

However, there is more to Maasai Mara safari tours than migration. The park is home to more than 95 species of reptiles, mammals, and amphibians. Bird enthusiasts can also enjoy watching the more than 400 species of birds and there’s a good chance you’ll see the big five.

The rich Maasai culture that has survived the test of time is also a sight to behold. You can get to spend the night in the traditional Maasai Mara tented camps or dance with the Maasai Morans. The Morans have a long history with wild animals and you can learn about where their bravery came from.

travel options

You can choose to go on a Maasai Mara Safari Holiday by air. There are two all-weather airstrips serving the area: Kichwa Tembo and Mara Serena. They are in a region known as the Mara triangle. Here you will find some of the best hostels and camps in the Mara.

You can also visit the Mara by road and experience the exciting terrain. They include:

• The Ngama Hills to the east are characterized by lush bushes and sandy soils. There are more black rhino sightings in this area.

• The western boundary is formed from the Oloololo escarpment and rises up to a magnificent plateau.

• Bordering the Mara River is the Mara Triangle characterized by acacia forests and lush grasslands.

• Covering a large part of the reserve are the central plains characterized by boulders and scattered shrubs in rolling grasslands.

A road trip to the Maasai Mara is an exciting adventure as you can experience other tourist destinations in the Rift Valley including Thomson Falls, Lake Nakuru, Hells Gate and others.

There are several tour and travel companies that offer exciting Mara safari packages.

4 budget safaris in Maasai Mara

seven by far tours

Seven by far Safaris is one of the unique and highly recommended travel and tour companies that offers great packages for Maasai Mara Tent Camps. The company offers a personalized seven-day tour of Kenya’s three main national parks, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha National Park and the Maasai Mara National Parks.

Throughout the tour, you will be able to camp in three of the most luxurious hotels in Kenya; Amboseli Sopa, Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort and Olmoran Tented Camp. Olmoran is a highly rated hotel in the Maasai Mara lodges

Mara Safari’s value packages include meals, transportation, accommodation, and parking.

Australken excursions and trips

This family business offers customized safari packages in East Africa. They have an exciting package to the Mara via the equator. The seven-day journey takes you to Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha Hell’s Gate, and finally the Mara.

You will explore the Samburu Game Reserve, visit the famous Thomson Falls, Lake Nakuru and finally land in the Mara.

The package is inexpensive and includes accommodation, meals, and parking equipment. Children under 18 years of age also get a discount.

Karibu Safaris in Kenya

The company has a budget package that offers a 6-day tour of Kenya. The package gives you two nights in the Mara, one night in Lake Nakuru and two nights in Amboseli.

The six day tour is a group safari and others will join you during the safari. Therefore, you can book the trip with friends and travel as a team.

Classic Trips Africa

Classic Journeys Africa is a reputable company that offers one of the most classic 4 day packages including accommodation in the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

The four-day safari includes accommodation at Loyk Mara Tented Camp, meals, and game drives in a pop-top minivan.

The safari packages to the Mara game reserve are different depending on the company and the sites to see. They pick you up at your hotel or airport on the first day and bring you back safely on the last day.

You can also get customized trips from most of the many tour companies that feature the Mara as a destination.

Whichever company you choose, the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya will be a trip to make amazing memories. So go ahead, book a trip and explore this seventh wonder!