2-Day Masai Mara National Reserve Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Masai Mara National Reserve

You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport early in the morning by your driver-guide. After a scenic drive (approximately 5-6 hours), you will reach Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival, check in to your mid-range lodge where you will enjoy lunch and take in the stunning surroundings.
After lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara. The reserve is home to a vast array of wildlife, including the Big Five, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and much more. Depending on the season, you may also witness the dramatic spectacle of the Great Migration, as hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River in search of fresh grazing. The Mara is also famous for its predators, so there are plenty of opportunities to see lions, leopards, and cheetahs in action.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Early Morning Game Drive – Return to Nairobi

On the second day, you will start with an early morning game drive to maximize your chances of spotting wildlife. The early morning is an excellent time to observe predators hunting and herbivores grazing, making it the best time for wildlife photography. The landscape of the Masai Mara is perfect for a dramatic sunrise, with acacia trees, wide-open plains, and rolling hills.
After the game drive, return to your lodge for breakfast and check out. You’ll then begin your final game drive on the way out of the reserve, exploring different parts of the Mara. The early morning light often creates fantastic photo opportunities, with animals such as lions, elephants, and wildebeest appearing in the golden glow of the rising sun.
Following the game drive, start the drive back to Nairobi (approximately 5-6 hours). You will be dropped off at your Nairobi hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home, or you can choose to extend your stay in Nairobi if desired.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.