2-Day Masai Mara National Reserve Safari | SokoGuide

Overview

2 days · 1 night

Journey & Destinations

Maasai Mara - Greater Mara

1 day

Where You’ll Stay

Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge Full Board

Maasai Mara - Greater Mara

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrival in Masai Mara National Reserve

You will be picked up early in the morning from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by your driver-guide. After a scenic drive (approximately 5-6 hours), you will arrive at the Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival, check in to your mid-range lodge, where you can enjoy lunch and take in the stunning surroundings.

After lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara. The reserve is home to a vast array of wildlife, including the Big Five, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and much more. Depending on the season, you may witness the dramatic spectacle of the Great Migration, as hundreds of thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross the Mara River in search of fresh grazing. The Mara is also famous for its predators, so there are plenty of opportunities to see lions, leopards, and cheetahs in action.

Accommodation

Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge

Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. All the buildings follow the design of traditional African round houses with conical roofs, and these stretch along the line of the hil...

DAY 2

Early Morning Game Drive – Return to Nairobi

Start the second day with an early morning game drive to maximize your chances of spotting wildlife. Early mornings are excellent for observing predators hunting and herbivores grazing, making it an ideal time for wildlife photography. The landscape of the Masai Mara provides a perfect backdrop for a dramatic sunrise, with acacia trees, wide-open plains, and rolling hills.

After the game drive, return to your lodge for breakfast and check out. You will then begin your final game drive on the way out of the reserve, exploring different parts of the Mara. The early morning light often creates fantastic photo opportunities, with animals such as lions, elephants, and wildebeests appearing in the golden glow of the rising sun. After the game drive, start the drive back to Nairobi (approximately 5-6 hours). You will be dropped off at your Nairobi hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home, or you may choose to extend your stay in Nairobi.