2-Day Epic Compact Maasai Mara Escape - Mid Range

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

Nairobi to Maasai Mara - Arrival and Afternoon Exploration

Start your adventure with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and embark on a scenic drive through Kenya's picturesque countryside.

Stopover 1: Great Rift Valley Viewpoint – Pause here for panoramic views of the dramatic escarpment, stretching volcanic landscapes while snapping photos of this geological wonder.

Arrive at Maasai Mara National Reserve by midday. Check into Masai Mara Sopa Lodge for a refreshing lunch. In the afternoon, head out on your first game drive (3-4 hours) through the reserve's rolling grasslands. Spot elephants, zebras, and giraffes grazing freely, with opportunities to witness predators like cheetahs or lions on the prowl.

Optional Stopover: Maasai Village Visit (additional cost) – Immerse yourself in Maasai culture with a guided tour of a traditional manyatta (village). Learn about their warrior traditions, beadwork, and jumping dances. Return to camp as the sun sets for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or 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)

Mara Wildlife Immersion and Departure to Nairobi

Rise early for a magical sunrise game drive (starting at dawn, 3-4 hours) to catch animals at their most active. Track the Great Migration herds (July-October peak) or seek out elusive leopards in acacia trees.

Stopover 2: Mara River Outlook (mid-morning) – Stop at this iconic spot for views of hippos and crocodiles in the river. If timed right, witness thrilling wildebeest crossings-a spectacle of survival and drama. Enjoy a bush breakfast picnic here for an authentic safari vibe.

Continue with further exploration, perhaps venturing to the reserve's quieter corners for birdwatching (with over 470 species) or spotting the rare black rhinos.

After lunch back at camp, relax or add an optional hot-air balloon ride (at an extra cost) for aerial views of the Mara. In the late afternoon, depart for Nairobi, arriving by evening. Reflect on your whirlwind adventure en route!

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.