2-Day Masai Mara Safari with Game Drives

2 Days Round trip from KE Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic drive from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley
02 Game drive in the Maasai Mara with chances to spot iconic wildlife
03 Overnight stay in a budget camp with full-board meals
04 Travel in a 4WD vehicle with an English-speaking professional guide
05 Convenient pickup and drop-off in Nairobi or at the airport

Experience the magic of the Maasai Mara on this 2-day safari from Nairobi, designed for travellers who want to make the most of a short stay in Kenya. Travel through the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, then head into the famous reserve for an exciting game drive across the open savannah.

With overnight accommodation in a budget camp, full-board meals, and a professional English-speaking guide included, this safari offers a convenient way to enjoy close-up wildlife viewing and classic Mara scenery. Keep watch for lions, elephants, cheetahs, and wide-ranging herds as you explore one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi – Masai Mara

Your journey begins early with a pickup from your Nairobi hotel or the airport. Settle into your 4WD vehicle and enjoy a scenic drive towards the famous Great Rift Valley, where you pause briefly to admire the breathtaking landscape. Continue through the vast open plains of Maasai land, often dotted with wildlife before you even reach the reserve. Arrive at the camp, enjoy lunch, and take a short rest. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the Masai Mara, searching for lions, elephants, cheetahs, and grazing herds against the golden savannah backdrop. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Day 02

Maasai Mara – Return to Nairobi

After breakfast, choose to visit a Maasai village on your way out of the reserve (optional). Begin the journey back to Nairobi, enjoying the changing scenery along the way. Arrive in the late afternoon or early evening, with drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

The route