Masai Mara Overnight Road Safari From Nairobi

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Duration: 2 Days 1 Night

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Safari Overview

Masai Mara Overnight Road Safari – 2 Days from Nairobi – Ending in Nairobi Hotel/Airport

Quick Getaway to Kenya’s Top Wildlife Reserve

This 2-day Masai Mara road safari from Nairobi is perfect for travelers short on time but eager to witness the breathtaking wildlife of Kenya’s most famous game reserve. Enjoy scenic views along the Great Rift Valley, thrilling game drives, and a night in a comfortable safari lodge or camp — all in just two days.

Experience the Big Five, endless savannahs, and possibly even part of the Great Migration (July–October), all within a short escape from the city.
Safari Highlights

✔ Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
✔ Multiple game drives in the Masai Mara plains
✔ Spot the Big Five: lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino
✔ Visit the Mara River (migration season permitting)
✔ Stay in comfortable lodges or luxury tented camps
✔ Round-trip safari from Nairobi – Masai Mara – Nairobi

What’s Included in the Safari Package?

✅ Private Safari in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with Pop-up Roof.
✅ 1 Night Accommodation at Luxury Lodges.
✅ Meals as per itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
✅ All Park Entry Fees for Masai Mara.
✅ Game Drives with a Professional English-speaking Safari Guide.
✅ Bottled Water During Game Drives.
✅ Drop-off in Nairobi Hotel/Nairobi Airport.

What’s Not Included?

❌ Drinks & Personal Expenses.
❌ Optional Cultural Visit to a Maasai Village.
❌ Tips & Gratuities.

Best Time to Visit Masai Mara National Reserve

✔ June–October & January–March – Best for wildlife viewing.
✔ April–May & November – Fewer tourists & lush landscapes.

Why Choose This Safari?

1️⃣ Stay at Top Safari Lodges with Amazing Views.
2️⃣ Enjoy Masai Mara Big Five .
3️⃣ Hot air Balloon at Masai Mara.
4️⃣ Tree studded typical Savannah terrain and a multitude of wild animal species.

Book Your 3 Day Masai Mara Safari Today!

Experience the thrill of the wild with Nova Afrika Kenya Safaris on this exciting short safari from Nairobi. Perfect for weekend getaways, first-time visitors, couples, or family adventures.

What To Expect

NAIROBI HOTEL/AIRPORT TO MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

This program can commence either at the airport or city hotel as per your wish. Pick up is usually early in the morning.
You will have a brief stopover at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint to have a breath-taking panoramic view of this magnificent valley that can be seen From the Moon!
The Rift Valley
The Rift Valley begins in Northern Syria, eventually crosses the Dead Sea and the Red Sea into Ethiopia running all the way to Mozambique, covering around 9200 kms.
As you drive down into the valley below you will see Mt. Longonot 2600m -an extinct volcano at the floor of the Rift!

View
From this point you may start looking for some gazelle species, zebras, as well as giraffes as they roam in the acacia drepanolobium bushes commonly known as the Whistling acacia!
Your next stop will be at Narok -the last town before turning off to the Mara ecosystem.
You will arrive in time for lunch. Check-in at Safari camp or Lodge -perched high on the slopes of the Oloololo escarpment with an unrivaled view of the Mara plains below!

Wildlife
After lunch it’s time to relax from the drive until 15:30 hours when you will embark on your first safari in the reserve till sunset.
Animals expected to be spotted include The Big Five, Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and the Leopard.
Other big mammal species represented in the ecosystem are herds of Wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, impalas, Masai giraffes and other kinds of African wildlife.
At sunset drive back to the safari camp or Lodge for Dinner and overnight.

Morning Game Drive – Return to Nairobi

Early morning game drive as the animals are most active

Return for breakfast at the lodge

Optional Maasai village visit (payable directly)

Depart for Nairobi with en route lunch or picnic lunch

Arrive in Nairobi in the evening, drop-off at your hotel or airport

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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Know Before You Go

1. What is the best time to go on safari in Kenya or Tanzania?

Safaris are available year-round, but the best time is during the dry seasons (June–October and January–February) when wildlife is easier to spot. The Great Wildebeest Migration in the Masai Mara and Serengeti typically occurs between July and October.

2. What animals can I expect to see on safari?

3. Are Your safaris suitable for first-time travellers and families?

4. Are your safaris private or shared?

5. What is included in an all-inclusive safari package?

6. Can I combine a safari with a beach holiday?

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