Overview
| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
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| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (3 days)
MASAI MARA GAME DRIVES
The Masai Mara is Kenya's most famous reserve, a vast area of open grassland and acacia woodland that forms the northern part of the Serengeti ecosystem. Your driver-guide is a local expert who radios other guides to find leopards, which are often seen in the riverine acacias at dusk. Elephants gather in large herds around the Mara and Talek rivers, and baby elephants are common during the rainy seasons. Black rhinos are protected by dedicated rangers and are seen occasionally in the Mara Triangle and near the Sand River. The reserve holds the Big Five, as well as giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, zebras, topi and large herds of wildebeest. Optional extras include a sunrise hot-air balloon flight, a visit to a Maasai village and a guided walk in the conservancies. The night is at a premium lodge with a wine cellar, a well-stocked bar and rooms designed to blend with the wild setting. Looking ahead to tomorrow: Masai Mara game drives.
MASAI MARA GAME DRIVES
The Masai Mara is Kenya's most famous reserve, a vast area of open grassland and acacia woodland that forms the northern part of the Serengeti ecosystem. You take a picnic lunch in the bush or return to camp for a rest before an afternoon drive. From July to October more than a million wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River from the Serengeti, one of the most dramatic wildlife events in the world. The reserve holds the Big Five, as well as giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, zebras, topi and large herds of wildebeest. Your guide starts the day at dawn, when lions, cheetahs and leopards are most active, covering the plains near the Mara River, Musiara marsh and the Talek area. Maasai people live around the reserve, and a visit to a village is easy to add to your day for a cultural experience. The Oloololo Escarpment, known as the Siria Escarpment, forms the western wall of the reserve and gives views across the plains. The Mara has one of the highest densities of lions in Africa, and well-known prides such as those along the Musiara marsh are watched closely. You overnight at a boutique lodge with a spa, an infinity pool and sweeping views over the landscape. Looking ahead to tomorrow: Masai Mara game drives.
MASAI MARA GAME DRIVES
The Masai Mara is Kenya's most famous reserve, a vast area of open grassland and acacia woodland that forms the northern part of the Serengeti ecosystem. Optional extras include a sunrise hot-air balloon flight, a visit to a Maasai village and a guided walk in the conservancies. The Masai Mara covers about 1,500 square kilometres and forms the northern tip of the Serengeti ecosystem, with the Mara River running through it. The Mara has one of the highest densities of lions in Africa, and well-known prides such as those along the Musiara marsh are watched closely. From July to October more than a million wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River from the Serengeti, one of the most dramatic wildlife events in the world. Black rhinos are protected by dedicated rangers and are seen occasionally in the Mara Triangle and near the Sand River.
Rates Per Person
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Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Masai Mara National Reserve and ends in Masai Mara National Reserve.
Airport Information
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi, Kenya) is the most common arrival point for this trip.
Transfer Information
We meet you at the airport and handle every transfer between destinations throughout your trip.
Accommodation Before/After
Want an extra night in Arusha, Moshi or Zanzibar before or after your trip? Just ask and we will arrange it.