2 Days Premium New Year Maasai Mara Safari

Welcome the year on a 2-day premium New Year Maasai Mara safari with private game drives, luxury lodging, lions and elephants.

Welcome the New Year with private wildlife drives, premium lodging and inspiring savannah landscapes.

Our 2-Day Premium New Year Maasai Mara Safari offers a memorable way to close one year or begin the next among Kenya’s famous wildlife and golden plains. Starting from Nairobi, you will travel approximately 260–280 kilometres in a private safari vehicle, with the road journey normally taking five and a half to six and a half hours depending on festive traffic, road conditions and lodge location. After arriving at your premium lodge or luxury camp, you will enjoy lunch and an afternoon safari in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs and birds. Travellers visiting on December 31 may enjoy a special dinner, music, decorations or a countdown when offered by the confirmed lodge. The following morning, you can begin the New Year with a sunrise wildlife drive before breakfast and the return to Nairobi. Early booking is essential because holiday accommodation, special dinners and private vehicles are limited.

Tour Highlights

Day 1

Nairobi to Maasai Mara New Year Escape

Day 2

First Wildlife Drive of the Year

Tour Features

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Duration 2 Days

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Tour Mode Drive In – Drive Out

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Main Tour Focus Big 5 Safari

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Tour Type Private Safari

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Special For New Year

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara New Year Escape

Private Holiday Departure

At approximately 5:30 AM, our guide will collect you from your Nairobi hotel, residence or agreed pickup point. After arranging your luggage, you will begin the private journey toward the Maasai Mara.

New Year Road Journey

Between 6:00 AM and 11:30 AM, you will travel through the Great Rift Valley and Narok with a planned breakfast or comfort stop. Festive traffic may influence the exact arrival time.

Premium Camp and Final Safari of the Year

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

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)

Day 2: First Wildlife Drive of the Year

Sunrise New Year Safari

At around 6:00 AM, you will begin the year with a cooler morning game drive across the Mara plains. Our guide will search for predators, elephants and grazing wildlife during the softer morning light.

New Year Breakfast and Nairobi Return

At approximately 9:15 AM, you will return for breakfast, relax and complete check-out. From around 10:30 AM, you will travel back to Nairobi with a meal or refreshment stop before final drop-off.

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

The Booking Form

2 Days Premium New Year Maasai Mara Safari

Welcome the year on a 2-day premium New Year Maasai Mara safari with private game drives, luxury lodging, lions and elephants.

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RELATED FAQS ABOUT 2 Days Premium New Year Maasai Mara Safari

1. Can the safari operate on December 31 and January 1?

Yes. The itinerary can be arranged across New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, subject to reserve operations, lodge availability and advance confirmation.

2. Is a New Year countdown included?

A countdown or entertainment programme is included only when offered by the selected lodge and confirmed in your package. Some properties provide a quiet dinner instead of a large celebration.

3. Will there be a special dinner?

Many premium lodges offer a gala dinner or special menu, but compulsory supplements may apply. The meal plan and charges will be stated in the final quotation.

4. Is the package suitable for families?

Yes. Family rooms, private vehicles and child-friendly meals may be arranged depending on availability and the children’s ages.

5. Can couples request a private celebration?

Yes. Couples may request room decoration, a private table or another romantic arrangement. Availability and additional costs depend on the property.

6. Is the Maasai Mara busy during New Year?

The festive season can attract more travellers. Our guide will plan the game-drive route carefully and may avoid crowded areas where wildlife conditions allow.

7. What time does the New Year morning drive begin?

The drive normally begins around sunrise. Guests attending a late celebration may request a later departure, but this may reduce cooler morning wildlife-viewing time.

8. Are holiday supplements included?

Only supplements shown in the final quotation are included. Gala dinners, entertainment and premium-room surcharges may increase the package price.

9. How early should the package be booked?

Early booking is strongly recommended because premium lodges, special dinners and private safari vehicles may be reserved well before the festive season.

10. Can we continue to another destination?

Yes. The safari may continue to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Diani Beach or another Kenya destination as part of a longer New Year holiday.

Amazing Premium New Year Maasai Mara Safari

5/5

Beginning the year with a sunrise game drive was unforgettable. The lodge celebration was enjoyable, but the real highlight was watching a lion pride during the first morning of the year. Our guide was professional, patient and knowledgeable. The private vehicle and premium camp made the experience comfortable despite the long road journey.

By: Daniel James Walker and Olivia Jane Walker

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Two-Day New Year Lion Adventure

5/5

This was a beautiful and meaningful way to welcome the New Year. The camp had a festive atmosphere without becoming too crowded, and the private game drives were excellent. We saw elephants and giraffes during the afternoon and lions during the morning safari. The organisation was smooth from Nairobi pickup to final drop-off.

By: Sofia Maria Rossi and Marco Rossi

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Premium New Year Safari from Nairobi

5/5

The entire trip was well managed during a busy holiday period. Our guide planned the road journey carefully, the lodge provided a welcoming celebration and both game drives produced excellent wildlife. We especially enjoyed seeing elephants in the final evening light and lions on New Year morning. The package felt premium and personal.

By: Thomas Robert Green and Emma Green

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New Year Morning with Mara Lions

5/5

Seeing lions on the first morning of the year was incredibly special. The reserve was quiet, the light was soft and our guide gave us enough time to observe the pride without disturbing them. The lodge dinner, premium room and private vehicle made the short holiday comfortable and memorable.

By: Camille Louise Bernard and Pierre Bernard

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Luxury New Year Safari from Nairobi

5/5

We wanted a New Year celebration that felt meaningful rather than crowded. The private safari gave us exactly that. The premium camp offered excellent food and a relaxed celebration, while the wildlife drives delivered lions, elephants, giraffes and buffaloes. Our guide was friendly, organised and attentive throughout.

By: Michael Carter and Rebecca Carter

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Maasai Mara New Year Wildlife Package

5/5

The organisation was professional and the sunrise safari was unforgettable. We began the year by watching elephants cross the savannah while giraffes moved in the distance. The guide remained patient and allowed us time for photographs. The lodge service and New Year dinner were excellent.

By: Hiroshi Kenji Mori and Yuki Mori

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A Wonderful First Safari of the Year

5/5

The morning air, beautiful light and open plains created the perfect beginning to the year. We saw lions, buffaloes, elephants and giraffes before returning for breakfast. The private vehicle gave us flexibility, and the premium lodge offered a peaceful celebration. The whole package was organised with great attention to detail.

By: Hannah Marie Schneider and Andreas Schneider

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Premium New Year Family Safari

5/5

Our children loved the wildlife and the lodge celebration. The guide explained the animals in a simple and interesting way, while the private vehicle allowed us to manage breaks comfortably. Seeing lions and elephants on the first morning of the year created a wonderful family memory.

By: Rajesh Kumar, Anita Kumar and Family

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Two Memorable Days in the Maasai Mara

5/5

I travelled alone and felt comfortable throughout the experience. The guide was professional, the lodge staff were welcoming and the New Year morning drive became one of my favourite travel memories. We saw lions, giraffes, elephants and many birds. The private arrangement made the journey feel safe and personal.

By: Maria Fernanda Silva

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New Year Lions and Savannah Views

5/5

The premium accommodation, private vehicle and wildlife sightings made this an excellent New Year package. We enjoyed elephants and giraffes during the afternoon and a lion pride the following morning. The guide managed the festive traffic and schedule professionally, allowing us to focus on the experience rather than logistics.

By: Peter Andrew Collins and Susan Collins

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2 Days Premium New Year Maasai Mara Safari

Welcome the New Year with private wildlife drives, premium lodging and inspiring savannah landscapes.

Tour Highlights

Tour Features

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara New Year Escape

Day 2: First Wildlife Drive of the Year

TOUR PRICE/COST

Gamedrive Cost

PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

RELATED FAQS ABOUT 2 Days Premium New Year Maasai Mara Safari

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