2 Days Premium Christmas Maasai Mara Package

Celebrate with a 2-day premium Christmas Maasai Mara package featuring private game drives, festive luxury lodging and Big Five wildlife.

Celebrate Christmas with private game drives, premium festive accommodation and unforgettable Mara wildlife.

Our 2-Day Premium Christmas Maasai Mara Package gives couples, families and friends an unforgettable way to celebrate the festive season in Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve. The private road journey from Nairobi covers approximately 260–280 kilometres and normally takes five and a half to six and a half hours, although Christmas traffic and seasonal conditions may affect the schedule. After arriving at your premium lodge or luxury tented camp, you will enjoy lunch and the property’s festive atmosphere before an afternoon game drive across the Mara plains. The following morning provides another opportunity to search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs and birdlife. Christmas decorations, special meals, children’s activities, music or entertainment depend on the confirmed lodge programme. Premium accommodation and private safari vehicles are in high demand over Christmas, so early booking is strongly recommended.

Tour Highlights

Day 1
Christmas Journey to the Maasai Mara
Day 2
Holiday Morning Wildlife and Nairobi

Tour Features

Duration 2 Days
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Tour Mode Drive In – Drive Out
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Main Tour Focus Big 5 Safari
Tour Type Private Safari
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Special For Christmas Holiday
Destination/Accommodation
Start/End
Nairobi
Tour Starting & Ending Point
1
Day 1
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Overnight: Mara Leisure Camp
2
Day 2
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Overnight: MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
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Day 1: Christmas Journey to the Maasai Mara

Christmas Journey to the Maasai Mara

Festive Nairobi Departure

At approximately 5:30 AM, our driver-guide will collect you from your confirmed Nairobi location and welcome you to the Christmas safari. Luggage and gifts will be secured before departure.

Holiday Road Journey

Between 6:00 AM and 11:30 AM, you will travel through the Great Rift Valley and Narok with a breakfast or comfort stop. Leaving Nairobi early helps reduce delays associated with holiday traffic.

Christmas Camp and Safari

At around 12:00 PM, you will check into your premium lodge or camp and enjoy lunch. From approximately 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, our guide will search for lions, elephants, giraffes and buffaloes before you return for a festive dinner.

Destination:
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Overnight:
Mara Leisure Camp
  premium luxury 5 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch, Dinner
Mara Leisure Camp (Premium Luxury 5 star lodge)
Mara Leisure Camp (Premium Luxury 5 star lodge)
Mara Leisure Camp (Premium Luxury 5 star lodge)
Mara Leisure Camp (Premium Luxury 5 star lodge)
Mara Leisure Camp (Premium Luxury 5 star lodge)
Mara Leisure Camp (Premium Luxury 5 star lodge)
Mara Leisure Camp (Premium Luxury 5 star lodge)
Mara Leisure Camp (Premium Luxury 5 star lodge)
Mara Leisure Camp (Premium Luxury 5 star lodge)
Mara Leisure Camp (Premium Luxury 5 star lodge)

Day 2: Holiday Morning Wildlife and Nairobi

Holiday Morning Wildlife and Nairobi

Christmas-Season Game Drive

At around 6:00 AM, you will begin a cooler early-morning safari before the reserve becomes busier. Our guide will search for active predators and grazing animals across the open plains.

Festive Breakfast and Return

At approximately 9:15 AM, you will return for breakfast and any confirmed lodge activities. From around 10:30 AM, you will travel back to Nairobi with a meal or refreshment stop.

Destination:
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

TOUR PRICE/COST

We offer two pricing options:

  •   Private Tour (Sharing Price)
  • The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

  •   Group Joining Tour
  • Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

    Gamedrive Cost

    No of pax Adult Price Child Price
    1 Pax From $980 pp From $735 pp
    2 Pax From $730 pp From $548 pp
    3 Pax From $647 pp From $485 pp
    4 Pax From $605 pp From $454 pp
    5 Pax From $580 pp From $435 pp
    6 Pax From $563 pp From $423 pp
    7+ Pax From $551 pp From $414 pp

    PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

    Inclusions
  •  Rescue fee
  •  Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  •  All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  •  All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  •  All Taxes/VAT
  • Exclusions
  •  International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
  •  Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  •  Tips: tipping guideline
  •  Personal items
  •  Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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    RELATED FAQS ABOUT 2 Days Premium Christmas Maasai Mara Package

    1. Can the safari operate on Christmas Day?

    Yes. The package may operate on December 24, 25 or 26, subject to lodge availability, reserve access and advance confirmation.

    2. Is a Christmas dinner included?

    A festive dinner is included only when clearly shown in the final package. Some lodges charge a compulsory Christmas supplement for special meals or entertainment.

    3. Will the lodge have decorations?

    Many premium lodges create a festive atmosphere, but decorations, music, entertainment and activities vary by property. Specific services should be confirmed before booking.

    4. Is the package suitable for families?

    Yes. Families may request private vehicles, family rooms, child meals and suitable lodge activities. Children’s ages should be provided before confirmation.

    5. Are Christmas safari rates higher?

    Holiday prices may be higher due to seasonal lodge supplements, increased demand and limited availability of premium rooms and private vehicles.

    6. How early should we book?

    Booking several months in advance is recommended, particularly for families needing connecting rooms or travellers requesting a specific premium property.

    7. Can we carry wrapped gifts?

    Yes, provided luggage space allows. Travellers remain responsible for valuable items, and oversized gifts should be discussed before departure.

    8. Will the reserve be crowded?

    Christmas is a popular travel period, so some wildlife areas may receive more vehicles. Our guide will adjust the route where possible while maintaining good game viewing.

    9. Can special festive meals be arranged?

    Dietary and festive meal requests may be arranged when provided early and confirmed by the lodge. Serious allergies should be shared in writing.

    10. Can the Christmas safari be extended?

    Yes. You may add more nights in the Maasai Mara or continue to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Diani Beach or another destination.

    REVIEWS FOR Celebrate Christmas with private game drives, premium festive accommodation and unforgettable Mara wildlife.

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    Wonderful Premium Christmas Maasai Mara Package

    5/5

    Celebrating Christmas in the Maasai Mara was a wonderful decision. The lodge had a warm festive atmosphere, the dinner was excellent and our children were excited from the moment we saw elephants on the afternoon drive. The following morning brought lions and giraffes. The guide managed the holiday traffic and safari schedule professionally, allowi...
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