Overview
A 2-day Masai Mara trip offers a quick but immersive safari experience, allowing you to witness the iconic wildlife and landscapes of Kenya’s most famous reserve. Expect game drives, a chance to see the “Big Five,” and potentially the Great Migration if timed correctly. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn about the Maasai culture.
Itinerary
The start of the safari will be from Nairobi at 0630hrs. The journey begins with a meet and greet which shall be followed by a short briefing by our safari driver. Get the chance to soak in the beautiful views as we descend to the Great Rift Valley all the way to the Maasai Mara. The drive It will take approximately 5.5hours. There will be a quick stop over at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, to enjoy the amazing views of the largest Valley in the world, said to be visible from outer space. Arrival at Maasai Mara will be around lunch hour giving you the chance to check into your camp or lodge, then enjoy a delicious meal. At 0330hrs, it's time to head out on your afternoon game drive. Get the chance to drive to the waterholes to see what animals have come down to enjoy a drink. Expect to find the large herbivores elephants, rhinos and buffalos cooling down by immersing themselves in water and having a good old mud bath. Hyenas and wild dogs still move around during the day and as the heat of the day continues to set in expect to spot beautiful lions in a pride resting under a shady spot, or cheetahs as well as leopards. In the evening you will drive back to your camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
The last and final day of your Masai Mara Safari begins at the break of dawn with breakfast. If you would like, you can embark on another game drive in the early morning. Wildlife abundance in the reserve is high at this early hours of the day. You can take advantage over this game drive to look out for wild animals that you may not have spotted during your safari. After the departure from your camp or lodge, we will depart from Maasai Mara driving via Narok Town (Maasai Market) with a short stop-over for any possible shopping. Continue to Nairobi arriving from around 02:00pm. Drop off is at the hotel or airport.
Includes/Excludes
Included in the Safari Cost
- Arrival & Departure airport transfers complementary to all our clients.
- Transportation as per itinerary.
- Accommodation per itinerary or similar with a request to all our clients.
- Meals as per itinerary B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner.
- Services literate English driver/guide.
- National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary.
- Excursions & activities as per itinerary with a request
- Recommended Mineral Water while on safari.
Excluded in the Safari Cost
- Visas and related costs.
- Personal Taxes.
- Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature.
- International flights.
- Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary like Balloon Safari, Masai Village.