2 Days Masai Mara Weekend Big Five Getaway

Not every safari needs a week. This 2-day itinerary is built for travelers based in or passing through Nairobi who want a genuine Masai Mara game-drive experience over a single weekend. Because this is a short trip, timing it to the dry season, June to September or January to February, generally maximizes the odds of good game viewing in the limited days available.

2 Days Masai Mara Weekend Big Five Getaway Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara & Afternoon Game Drive

A scenic transfer into the reserve is followed by a full afternoon game drive, one of the two prime windows for predator activity that this short itinerary is built around. This particular drive tends to focus on areas close to permanent water, where plains game concentrates and predator sightings are correspondingly more frequent.

Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Return to Nairobi

An early morning game drive takes advantage of the second prime activity window before the drive back to Nairobi. Because migration-season traffic can be heavier on popular routes, guides here often favor the reserve’s quieter conservancy borders for a less crowded game drive.

What’s Included

• Airport pickup and drop-off in Nairobi
• Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof and professional driver-guide
• Park, reserve and conservancy entrance fees
• Accommodation as specified, on a full-board basis unless otherwise stated
• Game drives as per the itinerary
• Bottled drinking water during game drives
• All applicable government taxes

What’s Excluded

• International flights
• Kenya visa or eTA fees
• Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
• Personal travel and medical insurance
• Meals not specified as included in the itinerary
• Items of a personal nature (laundry, souvenirs, phone or internet charges)
• Optional activities not listed in the itinerary