Name: 4 Day Classic Luxury 4 X 4 Masai Mara Safari in Kenya
Brand: Classic Journeys Africa
Price: 3100 USD
Availability: InStock

Accommodation

Check-in Time:

07:00

Check-out Time:

12:00

Loyk Mara Camp has a lot of different facilities to satisfy the demands of guests who value a sense of privacy and peace to make them feel comfortable in the heart of wild nature. Besides the standard services and facilities such as full board accommodation and game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve, the camp offers a large variety of activities for those who wish to learn more about themselves, test their strength, express themselves, get new Impressions, and impress their friends.

For those who'd like to stay in a private room, a single supplement is available at 210 USD during the low season and 310 USD during the high season. If you are interested, please send an inquiry.

Program

The Masai Mara is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas as you are guaranteed to enjoy games any time of the year. The annual wildebeest migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November.

There have been some 95 species of mammals, amphibians, and reptiles and over 400 bird species recorded on the reserve. Nowhere in Africa is wildlife more abundant, and it is for this reason a visitor hardly misses seeing the big five (buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino) regardless of the time of your visit.

Transport is based on a custom-made safari 4 x 4 land cruiser tested and proven to handle the rough terrain of an African safari while ensuring your maximum comfort as you watch the drama unfold in the African savannah!

Itinerary

Day 1: Masai Mara National Reserve

Jambo! This morning you will be met by a Classic Journeys Africa Customer Care Representative at your hotel or the airport. The tour representative will brief you on your program ahead and introduce the driver/guide who will be with you throughout the safari.

Depart for the Masai Mara National Game Reserve, stopping briefly at the Great Rift Valley View Point for some photos then proceed with the drive to arrive in time for check-in and lunch at the Loyk Mara Camp.

You will then spend the afternoon at leisure before going for an evening game drive till dusk when you return to your camp.

Overnight at Loyk Mara Camp, full-board meals included.

Day 2 and 3: Masai Mara National Reserve

Your two days will be spent on whole-day game drives in the vast Masai Mara National Game Reserve with a picnic lunch being served in the wild. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalos, leopards, and many kinds of antelopes, and elephants. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture.

You can visit a Masai village and learn the Masai culture at an extra cost. Following on their heels are the predators of the savannah- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena, and vultures. Take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a hot air balloon at an extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare the money, viewing abundant games afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience.

Overnight at Loyk Mara Camp, full board meals are provided.

Day 4: Departure

After breakfast, bid farewell to the Masai Mara as you set on your journey back to Nairobi. Drive back down the Great Rift Valley to Nairobi, passing the dormant volcano, Mount Longonot, and lakes Elementaita and Naivasha on the way. Keep an eye out for herds of giraffes and gazelles and head up the escarpment. You will arrive in Kenya’s bustling capital city Nairobi in the late afternoon.

Lunch is your own arrangement and spend time doing last-minute shopping or city excursions at an extra cost.

Drop off at the airport and bid farewell to your driver guide until the next time!

Arrive home with memories of a trip of a lifetime.

Typical day on a safari

The professional guides are there to assist you every step of the way. Even though there is a general outline of your safari, your guide will talk with you regarding each day’s plans. He will tell you about the country you are visiting, its history, traditions, the area you are visiting, and what you see; he will take you to the loveliest places, look after any formalities or negotiations with the local people, and take care of your safety and comfort. They all are proficient in bushcraft, and can also tell you about the local traditions, and wildlife, identify the birds, and help you learn more about the world around you. All guides speak English as well as their local language and some speak French and Spanish as well.

Days will vary depending on your specific schedule, road conditions, and what you would like to do. A typical day may unfold like this:

You will get up before dawn when hot coffee and tea are served. The air is cold as the sun rises and shimmers on the open plains. This is the best time to see the wildlife.

Your camera is ready to go and you have layered your clothing to keep you warm. Head into the bush and search for lions, elephants, giraffes, and plains game. Each turn will offer something unique – a lioness and her cubs, a herd of elephants moving to a waterhole, a cheetah stalking a gazelle.

Your morning game drive lasts about two hours, depending on what you see. Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast. After breakfast, there is time to relax from being up at sunrise or now is the time to participate in any additional activities that the lodge may offer – such as walks, village visits, or bike rides.

Lunch is usually served in the camp / lodge, unless you are out for a full day’s game drive, when they will have a picnic lunch. You will head out again in the afternoon; searching for the special species that may have eluded you. As the sun sets, return to camp for a hot shower. Then indulge in a delicious dinner and after-dinner drinks in the lounge. There may also be a chance to sit around the campfire exchanging tales of the bush. Everyone retires early with great anticipation of the next day’s adventure!

When you are out on safari your schedule is flexible at most locations; however, some locations have set times for game drives or walks. You can always talk with the hosts of the camps/lodge to adjust schedules and they will try to accommodate you. The restriction will be to stay within park rules and travel times required to get you to your destination. Your guides will always give their recommendations but are there to listen to your needs.

Location

This safari takes place in Masai Mara National Reserve.

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Food

Meals as outlined in the itinerary are included in the price. You will also receive 1.5-liter mineral water per person per day, which is provided in the safari vehicle.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

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)

Optional hot-air balloon ride (420 USD per person)
Optional Masai village visit (20 USD per person)

What's included

3 nights accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary
Transportation in a chauffeur-driven safari 4 x 4 land cruiser with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing and photography
Services of an English or French or Spanish speaking driver-guides, unlimited game viewing drives, and parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
All government taxes and levies
Complimentary 1.5 liters of mineral water per person per day in the safari vehicle
All meet and greet services
All arrival and departure transfers
24-hour stand-by contact number
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Guaranteed window seat in each vehicle per passenger
Two-way long-range high-frequency radio communication in each vehicle
On safari accessories in each vehicle: – First-aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, cool box, and fire extinguisher
Flying doctors’ coverage which covers you within East Africa for a period of 14 days. In the eventuality of a medical emergency, you will be airlifted to Nairobi where you will be taken to a good hospital. Hospital bills are born by the patient.

What's not included

All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills, etc.
Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff, and driver-guide(s). Budget approx. 2 - 4 USD per person per day for lodge and hotel staff, 1 USD per bag for porters, and 5 - 10 USD per person per day for driver-guides
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Any local or international flight and departure taxes
Laundry services
Any other item(s) not included in the itinerary
Visa fees

How to get there

Recommended Airports

NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

200 km

Transfer included

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 30% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.

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