3 Day Amazing Joining Budget Safari in Maasai Mara National Park
Great Kenya Safari
This Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi by road takes you on a vacation to the Masai Mara Game Reserve known as one of Africa's Greatest Wildlife. The first sight of this game park is breathtaking. There is nowhere else on earth to compare with this wildlife marvel. The combination of a gentle climate, scenic splendor, and untold numbers of wildlife makes the Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya's most popular inland destination.
Key information
- Private and group safari possible, rates will vary depending on this
- Maximum group size: 6 persons
- Children below the age of 18 years are not allowed to participate.
- Starting point and ending point: Nairobi
- English, French, and German-speaking guide
- All park fees are included
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Highlights
- Incredible game drives
- Game viewing and bird watching
- Chance to witness the Great Migration
- Full day at Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Transport in a safari pop up roof minivan
- Airport transfers and delicious meals
- 2 nights accommodation
Styles
Accommodation
The camp is situated within the Masai Mara eco-system and on the banks of Ololaimutia River which is a watering point for most of the wild animals, especially elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, etc. This small and exclusive campsite comprises 25 tents.
The tents are furnished with all the amenities required by the modern traveler. Decorated in calming safari tones, natural woods, wrought iron, and crisp cotton, each tent has been meticulously planned to maximize comfort. All tents have four-poster beds and mosquito nets, en-suite with shower, WC, and flush toilets, hot and cold running water, and electricity with a voltage of 240 volts.
Program
Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Park
Safari departs from Nairobi in the morning after breakfast. After the briefing, your safari adventure will start immediately you board the safari vehicle, you will drive overland to the bottom of the Great Rift Valley and the iconic Savannah wilderness alive with Masai people and wildlife living together to the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Lunch at the lodge camp and relax followed by an evening game drive. The Mara Game Reserve is one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied and easy to see. The animals of the Masai Mara are the star of the show, providing drama and intrigue against a backdrop of spectacular scenery. You might notice a Masai Moran standing on one foot herding hundreds of cow or shepherding goats and sheep holding a single stick or a spear, that’s their way of living. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 2: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Discover Masai Mara Game Reserve. The full day in the Masai Mara Game Reserve will be spared for the search of the big cats of the Masai Mara and the spectacular view of the famous migration. During game viewing remember to keep a sharp lookout, you may witness a dramatic hunt; a solitary leopard retrieving its kill from the high branches of an acacia tree or a herd of elephants protecting their young from predators.
The Mara is one of the richest wildlife spectacular scenery for the annual migration, the Masai Mara wildebeest migration is now considered to be one of the wonders of the world, especially as they cross the Mara River.
The reserve is also regarded as the most spectacular wildlife viewing area in Kenya with over 95 species of mammals and over 400 species of birds. Game viewing is never dull in the Mara and patience is rewarded with unique sightings, such as a pride of lion stalking prey. All meals will be served at the camp.
Day 3: Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi
Breakfast will be served at the camp, depart by road to Nairobi with game viewing en-route. Lunch will be served at the famous Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi (at an extra cost). After lunch, transfer to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure flight with Africa Safari memories which will last forever.
Guides
George Husein
George has been traveling around Kenya for more than a decade and his love affair with the bush started when he came face to face with a lion while on a game drive in Tsavo East National Park; the lion jumped and slapped his windscreen. He is an adventure guide with a wide experience. He is a graduate of Utalii College in Kenya and he has very sharp eyes for spotting prey even where you cannot see them. His wide experience and passion for the wilderness have earned him several positive reviews from guests.
Location
This safari will take place at Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. The Maasai Mara is regarded as Kenya’s favorite and most popular game reserve, with over 140,000 visitors per year.
The reserve lies approximately 270 kilometers west of Nairobi and covers an area of approximately 1,510 square kilometers, bordering the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The landscape is mostly open savannah grasslands and acacia shrubland.
Starting any time from late July, large herds of wildebeest and zebra follow the rains and start grazing in the wide and open grasslands of what has become fondly known as “The Mara”.
They may be late, but they will always make the trip, driven by dry conditions in the Serengeti and led by the lightning and thunder to the north
Come November, they start the homeward journey bound again for the Serengeti. This annual spectacle is known as the “Wildebeest Migration” and is not to be missed!
At this time of year, you will also see a large number of lions, hippos, crocodiles, and vultures, all of which prey on the weak and young migrating animals.
Other games to be found in the Maasai Mara at any time of the year include elephants, cheetahs, baboons, gazelles, giraffes, jackals, leopards, hyenas, water buffalos, ostriches, and a large variety of antelope and birdlife.
Food
The price includes three daily meals throughout the safari. You will also be provided bottled drinking water 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)
Things to do (optional)
On the third day of the safari, you will have a unique dining experience at Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi at an additional cost.
What's included
- Game drives as described in the program
- All the park fees
- English speaking driver and guide
- 2 nights accommodation
- Full board accommodation
- Water in the safari van
- Airport transfers - pick up and drop off
What's not included
- Airfare
- Lunch at a Carnivore Restaurant
- Drinks
- Cigarettes
- Other items and services of a personal nature
- Tips or gratuities
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
174 km
Transfer included
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% 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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