2-Day Mara Overnight Safari

Uganda: Private tour • 2 days

Tour overview

Masai Mara Overnight Road Safari – Set off on this one-night wildlife expedition for unmatched game viewing, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant cultural and native bird-life. The reserve serves as a premier destination for encountering Africa's iconic "Big Five" – Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Leopard, and Buffalo. However, there is so much more beyond Masai Mara. You’ll be amazed by the sheer number of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles making their way into the reserve from the Serengeti in Tanzania.

Safari Highlights

  • Day 1: Nairobi to Mara National Reserve

Day 2: Mara to Nairobi

Your 2-day Kenya safari, day by day

Each day below shows where you go, what you experience, and where you can stay—luxury, mid-range, and budget lodge options included.

  1. Lion in Masai Mara National Park

    Day 1

    Nairobi to Mara National Reserve

    Your safari driver will welcome you with open arms. A brief overview of the upcoming journey will follow. Start your thrilling journey from Nairobi to Masai Mara. You are embarking on a journey to Kenya’s premier wildlife destination, celebrated and acknowledged as one of the remarkable wonders of the world. The annual migration of the Wildebeest occurs between July and October. As you journey along, a plethora of captivating sights awaits, such as the vibrant Masai Narok town and the young Masai Morans tending to their livestock. Upon reaching Masai Mara, you will be greeted by an astonishing abundance of wildlife that fills the tree-dotted savanna plains. Head to your lodge to check in and enjoy a delightful lunch. Prepare for an exhilarating evening as you embark on a thrilling quest to spot the majestic Big Game in the reserve. Game watching in this reserve is truly exhilarating, offering a wealth of sights and experiences packed into a compact space. Head back to your lodge for a delightful dinner and a cozy overnight stay. Primary Location: Masai Mara National Reserve Accommodation: Enchoro Wildlife Camp

    Main destination
    Masai Mara National Reserve
    Also visited
    Nairobi
  2. Lion in Masai Mara National Park

    Day 2

    Mara to Nairobi

    After breakfast, embark on your journey by checking out and leaving the reserve, then set off to Narok town for a delightful lunch. Embark on the journey back to Nairobi, reaching your destination as the afternoon sun begins to set. Departure from your hotel or airport. Primary Location: Nairobi (City)

    Main destination
    Nairobi

Inclusions & exclusions

What's included
Airport / hotel pick-up and drop-off in Entebbe or Kampala
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, fuel, and professional English-speaking guide
Accommodation and meals as indicated in the day-by-day itinerary
National park entrance fees and ranger guide fees on included activities
Bottled drinking water during road transfers
Rhino tracking activity at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where included on the route
What's not included
International flights to and from Uganda
Uganda visa fees and travel insurance
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff
Personal expenses (laundry, alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, etc.)
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

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  • Tour type: Uganda: Private tour • 2 days

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