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Private safari journey · Kenya

2-Day Luxury Safari in Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve

Stay at Sarova Mara Game Camp inside Masai Mara, with a hot air balloon safari and guided Maasai manyatta visit before returning to Nairobi.

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Duration
2 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Guide price
From US$1,339
per person
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Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Get ready for a luxurious, adrenaline-pumping plunge into one of Africa's most iconic wildernesses! This compact yet immersive tour promises heart-stopping encounters with the Big Five, vast herds roaming golden savannahs, an aerial view experience using a hot air balloon, and immersion into the vibrant Maasai cultural insights. Expect breathtaking sunrises over endless plains and intimate moments with nature. Perfect for time-strapped Safari lovers seeking an authentic Kenyan safari.

  • Activities: game drives & hot air balloon safari
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle International flight selection can be assisted, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 2 years

Availability

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Nairobi to Masai Mara - Arrival and Afternoon Exploration

You'll start your adventure with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and embark on a scenic drive through Kenya's picturesque countryside. Stopover 1: Great Rift Valley Viewpoint – Pause here for panoramic views of the dramatic escarpment, stretching volcanic landscapes while snapping photos of this geological wonder. You'll arrive at Maasai Mara National Reserve by midday. You'll check into Sarova Mara Game Camp for a refreshing lunch. In the afternoon, you'll head out on your first game drive (3-4 hours) through the reserve's rolling grasslands. You'll spot elephants, zebras, and giraffes grazing freely, with opportunities to witness predators like cheetahs or lions on the prowl. You will return to the camp as the sun sets for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Hot Air Balloon, Mara Wildlife Immersion and Departure to Nairobi

This day starts with a very early morning hot air balloon experience that will give you a memorable aerial view of the vast savannah wilderness of the Masai Mara. You will get back to the hotel for a sumptuous breakfast and embark on a last lap of the great iconic Masai Mara to catch predators in action as the early risers hunt for their early meal. On your way out, you will pass by the Maasai Village to immerse yourself in Maasai culture with a guided tour of a traditional manyatta (village). You'll learn about their warrior traditions, beadwork, and jumping dances. Also, you'll get an opportunity to buy souvenirs. You will then embark on your journey back, grabbing lunch along the way as you head back to Nairobi, as you reflect on your compact whirlwind adventure, arriving late in the evening. You will be dropped off at your hotel or back at the airport.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. Hot air balloon safari
  3. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  4. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  5. A professional driver/guide
  6. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  7. All Taxes/VAT
  8. Roundtrip airport transfer
  9. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  10. Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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From

US$1,339

per person

Guide price

US$1,881 per person

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Journey details

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Journey pace

1 stay

1 night across 2 days.

Rooms

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

Rates, timing and lodge availability are checked again for your dates.

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