2 Days Masai Mara Weekend Escape
2 Days Maasai Mara Weekend Kenya Safari.
This 2 days Masai Mara weekend escape is the perfect short safari for travellers who want a true African wildlife experience without taking too much time away from city life. This Kenya safari is ideal for couples, friends or solo travellers; this safari takes you from Nairobi into Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife reserve in just a few hours. The Masai Mara is famous to the world because of its open savannahs, wildlife encounters and high chances of spotting the Big Five.
Safari Highlights
Day 1: Pick up from Nairobi and transfer to the Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 2: Morning game drive and transfer back to Nairobi
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from Nairobi and transfer to the Maasai Mara National Reserve
Your weekend escape begins early in the morning with a pickup from your hotel in Nairobi. After a short safari briefing from the guide, you depart for the Masai Mara. The journey takes approximately 5 to 6 hours, depending on road conditions. You arrive at the Masai Mara around midday, check into a lodge and enjoy lunch with views of the surrounding wilderness.
In the afternoon, you head out for an afternoon game drive. This is a perfect time to see wildlife as animals become more active in the cooler hours. Expect sightings of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and possibly lions or cheetahs. As the sun sets, you return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Morning game drive and transfer back to Nairobi
You start the day with an early morning game drive. This morning’s game drive will offer you high chances of spotting all the Big Five animals. After the game drive, you return to the lodge for breakfast.
After breakfast, you exit the lodge and begin the journey back to Nairobi. The journey takes approximately 5 to 6 hours, and you get to arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, marking the end of the 2 days Masai Mara weekend escape.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Midrange: Mara Sopa Lodge
Budget: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Safari Includes
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 4 x 4 safari vehicle
- English-speaking driver guide
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Park entrance fees
- Game drives fees
- Bottled Mineral water during the safari
Safari Excludes
- Life insurance
- Personal expenses
- Air ticket and visa fees
- Tips and gratuities
The Big Five in the Masai Mara
- Lions: Masai Mara is famous for sheltering large lion prides, often seen resting under acacia trees or hunting in open plains.
- Leopards: These are elusive and elegant; leopards are often spotted lounging in trees or moving silently through riverine forests.
- Elephants: Large herds of elephants can be seen roaming freely across the plains, especially near rivers and forested areas.
- Buffaloes: These are powerful animals and are commonly seen grazing in large groups.
- Rhinos: Both black and white rhinos can be spotted in the protected areas of this reserve.
