3 Day Best of Great Masai Mara Game Reserve Safari with Hot Air Balloon Ride
Maasai Mara Game reserve
Explore the beauty of Great Maasai mara with us.
Maasai mara game reserve is the most visited Game reserve in Kenya and daily departures are available. The game reserve as a large number of wildlife and all the big Five can be spotted here. The game reserve reaches its climax between July and October when the annual great migration of wildebeest is own.
Key Information
- Group joining safari , private safari available too.
- Maximum number is 8 persons on a customized safari van. Land cruiser can be requested at an extra cost.
- Children allowed to participate with a guardian/parent.
- Start and ending point is Nairobi.
- Language spoken by guide is English.
- Park entrance fees included.
- The price per person for the extra balloon activity is 860 USD per person. For more details please send an inquiry.
Meet the guides
Patrick, Jackson, & MANSOOR
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Highlights
- Daily Departure available and guaranteed upon confirmation
- No minimum number or maximum number of clients required to book
- Solo travelers, groups, friends all are welcomed and guaranteed to meet other traveling buddies
- Visit Nairobi, the Great Rift Valley Province, and the great Maasai Mara
- Professional and knowledgeable guide guaranteed.
Styles
3 activity days
Group size: Maximum of 7 participants
Airport transfer included:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
08:00
Check-out Time:
17:00
Facilities
- Bar
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
Miti Mingi Eco Camp
The accommodation as per the itinerary is at Miti Mingi Eco Camp where you will be spending the two nights. The accommodation is budget can be upgraded to a higher comfortable tented camps or safari lodge at an extra cost.
Miti Mingi Eco Camp is situated within the Masai Mara ecosystem and on the banks of the Oloolaimutia River, which is a watering point for most wild animals, especially elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes.
The camp is small and exclusive, comprising 25 tents. The tents are furnished with the understated required by the modern traveler. Decorated in calming safari tones, natural wood, wrought iron, and crisp cottons, each tent has been meticulously planned to maximize comfort.
All tents have the following facilities: four poster beds and mosquito nets, en-suite with shower, toilets, and hot and cold running water.
The lawn has a natural shed that provides natural fresh air. It has comfortable natural wooden benches for discussions, reading, eating, and drinking.
You can also take a walk around the tends. Under the trees, there is a comfortable natural African grass that can also offer a resting ground with very oxygenated air.
There is plenty of food and drinks at the camp. Cooks are experienced in all kinds of food, including African dishes.
Program
Day 1: Nairobi - Maasai Mara
The trip starts with a pick up either from airport or Nairobi Hotel BY Absolute Holiday Safaris crew then be transferred to the office where you will meet the guide and be introduced to other group members. Start the Holiday between 8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. with a first stopover at the view point to see the Great Rift Valley Escarpment wall. Descend the escarpment and travel on it to Narok Town where you will have an Early Lunch. Afternoon drive to great Maasai Mara game reserve to reach Miti Mingi Eco Camp, Check in followed by evening game drive till sunset. Back to the camp where dinner and overnight will be served.
Day 2: Maasai Mara full day game viewing
The day starts with full breakfast at the camp then with picnic lunch. You will leave the camp before 8:00 a.m. for an 8 hours game viewing. Make sure your cameras are full charged and you have enough water. They will have a great day with extensive game drive till you reach Mara River which is the border between Maasai Mara and Serengeti. It’s also the point of the great Migration crossing point. If its migration time July to October you will be among those who will witness the crossing, otherwise you will see the crocodiles and hippos. Break for Picnic lunch and continue with the game drive till 5:00 p.m. After long hours in the park you will have two hours optional activity either visit to Maasai village, Take a nature walk or relax at the camp, later Dinner and overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.
Day 3: Maasai Mara - Nairobi
By 6:00 a.m. have a cup of tea/coffee then depart for the morning game drive, see the sunrise and if lucky you will be able to see the wildcats when they are active. Normally the lions hunt at dawn and you may be lucky to take a great video. Between 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. leave the park for full breakfast, check out and drive back to Nairobi. Upon arrival drop off at your place or be transferred direct to airport to catch your flight to other destination.
Included excursions
Stopover at the view point to see the great rift valley escarpment that run from Israel down to Mozambique.
Guides
Patrick Kusola
Patrick's an adventure guide and the top senior guide with a travel tour agency in Nairobi. He received schooling and training at Utalii College where he was approved as a guide. He began working as a city guide and upgraded to a full guide shortly thereafter. He enjoys sharing knowledge of different species of animals and birds with others. Among the organization guides, he's proud to have the first priority to lead groups as a guide and take them into the wilderness. He is very informative and responsible, the company trusts him with all clients as they are ensured everyone is in safe hands.
Jackson Wachira Mureithi
A Kenya-born adventure guide, he is a great guide who does his job with passion. He's always ready to make his services available with a clean and open heart to all clients. He has a great deal of knowledge of cultural activities, animals, birds, and the Kenyan topography. His office co-workers are proud of him as per the services he offers to clients and the great role he plays in the organization. The company chose him from his work with many tour operators and because of his good records. The people at the agency trusts him with clients as they are aware of his clients’ satisfaction.
Location
Your safari holiday will take place at Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Situated in Narok County, Rift Valley Province, it is one of the most popular game parks that preserve African flora and fauna.
Food
All clients are served as per each client dietary. All they require is the client to let them know his/her food specification and they will be ready to advice the chef and driver guide.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Hallal
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
You can have an optional visit to Maasai village at an extra cost.
Spa treatments
Miti Mingi Eco Camp has no spa at all.
What's included
- Transport on a customized safari van
- Balloon safari on selected package
- Entrance fee
- Game drives
- Complimentary pick up/drop
- Service of a professional driver guide
- Accommodation as per the itinerary
- 1 liter of mineral water each day
- Meals first day L, D, full days B, L, D and last day B, L
What's not included
- Things of personal use e. toothpaste/brush, repellents, or ointments
- Drinks both alcohol and beverages
- Tip to the crew e.g. guide, cook, and porters
- Any optional activity
How to get there
Recommended Airports
NBO
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
175 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Upon booking all clients are requested to share the pick up point, if arrival is at Jomo Kenyatta International airport the flight details are required so as to determine the arrival terminal and print a name card for the driver.
Airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Airport transfer included: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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