Maasai Mara
Maasai Mara
Maasai Mara Weekend
A short Mara trip for people who live here, or who are here for work and have a weekend free.
Plan this trip Overview
About this trip
A short Mara trip for people who live here, or who are here for work and have a weekend free.
Friday afternoon out, back Sunday evening. Two nights, three game drives, and no annual leave required.
Most of our trips are built for visitors flying in for a fortnight. This one is not. It assumes you already know the country, do not need the Nairobi orientation, and want the time spent in the park rather than on the way to it.
Highlights
- Two nights in the Mara over a weekend
- Three game drives, including a full day
- Road or a short flight from Nairobi
- Resident and citizen park rates where they apply
- Easy to repeat, and easy to bring guests on
Itinerary
Day by day
- 1Day 1
Nairobi to the Mara
Depart Nairobi in the morning, or take a short flight from Wilson Airport if you would rather not lose the day to driving. Arrive for a late lunch, then an evening game drive.
- 2Day 2
Full day in the Mara
A full day in the reserve with a picnic lunch in the field. Early start for the best of the light and the activity.
- 3Day 3
Return to Nairobi
A morning game drive, then back to Nairobi, arriving in the evening.
What is included
- ✓Accommodation and all meals
- ✓Park fees at the rate that applies to you
- ✓Game drives
- ✓Transport from Nairobi and back
- ✓Driver-guide
Not included
- ×Flights, if chosen over road
- ×Drinks and personal expenses
- ×Tips
- ×Optional balloon safari
Questions
Frequently asked
Do residents and citizens pay less?
Yes. Park fees are tiered by citizenship and residence. Bring your ID or residence documentation, because it is checked at the gate.
Is two nights enough?
It is tight but it works, which is the point. Three nights is better if you can take the Monday.
Can we fly instead of driving?
Yes, and on a two-night trip it is worth considering. The flight is about forty-five minutes against five to six hours by road, which buys back a game drive at each end.
Can we bring visiting family?
Yes. This works well for diaspora families bringing people home, and we can add Nairobi or the coast on either side.
Is it good for children?
Yes, though the drive is long. Tell us their ages and we will suggest a camp that suits.
Pairs well with
Other safaris to consider
Mara & Serengeti
Maasai Mara
Samburu & Maasai Mara
Plan my safari
Tell us what you have in mind
You do not need a complete itinerary before getting in touch. Your travel dates, the number of people travelling, and a rough idea of what you would like to see are enough for us to begin.