2-Day Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi
From $800 • Lodge option from $1,100 • 2 Days / 1 Night
Starting price
From $800
Lodge option
From $1,100
Route Highlights
- Searching for Big Five species
- Vast Mara plains
- Predator tracking
- Sunrise game drive
- Mara River wildlife
Why Choose This Safari?
Travel through Nairobi, Masai Mara National Reserve on this 2 Days / 1 Night safari. The compact schedule is designed for short-stay travelers, with the road time and limited number of game-drive sessions kept visible rather than hidden. Highlights include Searching for Big Five species, Vast Mara plains and Predator tracking. Use the full day-by-day plan to compare game-drive time, transfers, accommodation, meals, included fees and optional activities—not only the headline price. Prices start from $800, with a lodge option shown from $1,100. Confirm final availability and any time-sensitive fees for your travel dates.
Safari at a Glance
- Duration
- 2 Days / 1 Night
- Destinations
- Nairobi, Masai Mara National Reserve
- Starting price
- $800
- Lodge option
- $1,100
- Accommodation
- Budget camping tent
- Group size
- 2-6 Travelers
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Transport
- 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
- Meals
- All meals included
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 is built around Searching for Big Five species and Vast Mara plains. Early departure from Nairobi at 6:30 AM. Travel west through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a brief stop at the viewpoint for panoramic photos. Travel onward through Narok town and arrive at Masai Mara by lunchtime. Settle into your budget camp and enjoy lunch. Set off for an extended afternoon game drive on the vast Mara plains. The wildlife density is staggering — expect to see lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and their predators within minutes. Head back to camp for dinner.
- Searching for Big Five species
- Vast Mara plains
- Predator tracking
The focus today is Sunrise game drive and Mara River wildlife. Wake before dawn for an early morning game drive — the golden light at dawn illuminates the savannah beautifully and predators are most active. After the game drive, return to camp for breakfast, pack up, and depart for Nairobi arriving by approximately 6:00 PM.
- Sunrise game drive
- Mara River wildlife
- Final wildlife-viewing opportunity
What’s Included
Accommodation type depends on your selected camp or lodge option.
- All game drives in 4x4 vehicle
- Professional guide
- All park fees
- 1 night budget camping
- All meals
- Drinking water
- Nairobi pick-up/drop-off
Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Tips
- Drinks
Practical Planning Notes
Starting prices, accommodation and time-sensitive fees must be reconfirmed for your dates. Wildlife, migration conditions, weather and mountain summits cannot be guaranteed.
Who This Safari Suits
This itinerary is best suited to travelers with a short window who want to use their limited time for a concentrated safari.
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