Vuvo Horizons

Maasai Mara, Kenya

Maasai Mara Festive Safari

The green-season Mara, at Christmas.

Thu 24 – Sat 26 Dec 2026 · 2 nights

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The journey

Two nights in the Mara over Christmas: resident wildlife, big cats and rain-washed plains. A residents' Mara, not a migration departure, and sold as exactly that.

December is the green season in the Maasai Mara. The grass is high, the light is soft after afternoon showers, and the resident wildlife is at ease: lion, cheetah, elephant, giraffe and the plains game that stays all year. It is quieter than the peak months, and rewards those who like patience.

To be precise: the wildebeest migration crossings take place between roughly July and October. This departure is not a migration safari. We say so plainly, because a safari should be chosen for what it is.

This is not a migration departure. Wildebeest crossings take place roughly July to October.

Highlights

  • Two full game drives a day with a private guide-driver
  • Big-cat territory in green-season light
  • Sundowners on the plains on Christmas Eve
  • A choice of conservancy camp or reserve-side lodge, confirmed in the quote

Day by day

  1. Thu 24 Dec

    Arrive in the Mara, Christmas Eve

    Travel from Nairobi and arrive for a late lunch. An afternoon game drive ends with sundowners; a Christmas Eve dinner follows.

  2. Fri 25 Dec

    A full day on safari

    A morning game drive at first light, a long breakfast or a bush breakfast, and an afternoon drive. Christmas dinner at camp.

  3. Sat 26 Dec

    Last light, then return

    A final early drive before breakfast, then return to Nairobi by air or road.

The itinerary is indicative and is confirmed in your written quote.

Included

  • Two nights' full-board accommodation at a camp or lodge confirmed in the quote
  • Daily game drives with a private guide in a 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Transfers between the airstrip or road entry and camp
  • Christmas Eve and Christmas Day meals
  • A Vuvo Horizons trip coordinator before departure

Not included

  • Return flights or road transport unless stated in the quote
  • Reserve or conservancy fees where not included in the camp rate
  • Premium drinks, laundry, tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Good to know

  • Camp rates between 23 December and 2 January usually carry a festive supplement and may require a minimum stay.
  • Conservancy and reserve fees differ, and are set by Narok County and the conservancy. We confirm the exact figure in writing.
  • Flights are quoted at the time of booking and are never fixed on this page.

Best for: Couples, Families with older children, Gifting a first safari.

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Maasai Mara Festive Safari, Thu 24 – Sat 26 Dec 2026

No payment is taken here. A deposit is requested only after you accept a written quote.

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