“Enjoy the slow pace of travel in Masai Mara”
5 Day Masai Mara Magical Safari in Kenya
Mara Sarova Game Camp, Off C12 Road, Maasai Mara, Kenya
Kenya Safari
Join this magical safari in Masai Mara. This is an ideal trip for those who value a slow pace of travel and really want to relish the full experience of a destination. This safari offers an exclusive experience of touring this premier wildlife reserve in East Africa with accommodation in exceptional luxury tented camps at prime spots in Masai Mara National Reserve, ideal for wildebeest migration season.
Key information
- Starting point and ending point: Nairobi
- Languages spoken: English
- Park fees included
Highlights
- Game drives / game viewing as per itinerary
- Visit Masai Mara National Reserve
- Discover wildlife: elephant, lion, rhino, cheetah, wildebeest, etc.
- Ground transport in 4x4 safari van
- Meal plan as described
- 4 nights accommodation
Styles
5 activity days
Airport transfer available:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (US$ 30 per person)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (US$ 30 per person)
Accommodation
The rolling plains around the camp teem with wildebeest, gazelles, and zebras during the migration months, and the camp is situated right in the center of their migration path. By virtue of its location and layout, the camp offers an unparalleled plethora of activities and experiences from luxury tented living to bird-watching, mini golf, sport fishing, and a unique insight into the Maasai culture at the adjoining Maasai village.
Program
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara
Your driver-guide reports to your hotel for start of the safari, with departure for a picturesque drive descending the Great Rift Valley and onwards to Masai Mara, Kenya's famous game reserve. You will be in your own private and exclusive 4x4 landcruiser safari vehicle or 4x4 safari van.
You will stop briefly enroute at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy the stunning views of the largest valley in the world, said to be visible from outer space. Arrive at your camp in Masai Mara for a leisurely lunch. Your afternoon game drive starts at 3:30 p.m., allowing spotting of the amazing wildlife in the reserve ranging from the Big Cats such as lion, leopard, and cheetah to rhino, elephant and wildebeest.
The driver-guide will try his best to show you not just the ''Big Five'' animals but the ''Big Nine'' as well. Return to your tented camp. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sarova Game Camp.
Day 2: Masai Mara
You will be taken on two game drives today, one in the morning from 6:15 a.m. to 9 a.m., before breakfast and the other in the late afternoon after lunch from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Early mornings and late afternoons are considered the best time to spot animals at their most active.
As your safari is private, your game drive timings are flexible, convenient if travelling with children or if on a honeymoon when you perhaps want to lie in longer on some of the days. You may also choose to have a full day game drive (one for the whole day) with a packed picnic lunch at no extra cost.
Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at the camp. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sarova Game Camp or similar.
Day 3: Masai Mara
Today you have an early rise for your estimated 6:15 a.m. safari game drive during which you will see more of the Mara’s great wildlife. Arrive at the camp late morning, for check in after which you enjoy a sumptuous lunch. Your afternoon game drive starts at 3:30 p.m., allowing you to explore further lying parts of the park.
You then return back to your camp by 5 p.m. in time for tea or coffee. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sarova Game Camp or similar.
Day 4: Masai Mara
You may choose to have a morning and afternoon game drive or even head out to the reserve for a long day game excursion with a packed picnic lunch.
Enjoy your afternoon safari game drive in the reserve during which you hopefully get to spot any of your favorite animals which you may have missed seeing so far during the trip.
Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at the camp. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sarova Game Camp or similar.
Day 5: Masai Mara to Nairobi
At the break of dawn you embark on your concluding game drive in Masai Mara followed by a leisurely breakfast. Check out by 10 a.m. for a return road transfer for Nairobi. Optional one way flight back to Nairobi available at additional cost. Arrive in Nairobi by early afternoon (typically by 3 p.m.). Drop off at your hotel, or free onward transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
Location
Explore Masai Mara National Reserve to the full in a slow pace.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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 activities such as the Maasai Village visit and nature walk below are at additional cost.
- During the day you may also choose to be taken to a traditional Maasai tribe village on the outskirts of the reserve. The village visit which lasts an hour will give you a glimpse into the fascinating way of life of the Maasai, a nomadic warrior tribe of Kenya.
- During the course of the day, if you choose to book a nature walk, subject to availability, you would enjoy an hour long walk with the resident guide based at the camp. The walk allows you to closely observe and learn about the local flora and fauna within the vicinity of the property. This walk will not be conducted into the main reserve so as to ensure your protection from wild animals.
What's included
- 4 nights accommodation
- Full board meals
- Exclusive transport in 4x4 safari van
- Private safari game drives for the tour
- Services of a certified professional, English-speaking driver~guide including all his expenses and allowances
- Fuel, driver and car park fees, driver's allowance
- All park entry fees for clients, driver-guide and vehicle
- 24-hour backup support if required
What's not included
- International flight tickets and visa costs
- Tips, drinks, laundry, calls, personal insurances and all such costs of a personal nature
How to get there
Recommended Airports
NBO
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
119 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 30 per person
Airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (US$ 30 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% 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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