DETAILED ITINERARY
Days 1: Nairobi- Maasai Mara | 1 Night
We will pick you up at your hotel for a transfer to Wilson airport to catch your 10am departure flight to Maasai Mara. The flight takes about an hour; upon arrival you will be met by our driver guide who will pick you from Maasai Mara airstrip. Enjoy an en route game drive on your way to the lodge. Arrive to the camp on time for your lunch, a brief afternoon siesta perhaps absorbs the surroundings of the camp before setting off for an evening game drive till sunset. Explore the vast tree studded reserve in search wildlife. Some of the famous wild animals in the park you are likely to encounter include: lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, many kinds of birds, antelopes and elephants.
- Main destination: Maasai Mara
- Accommodation: Olkinyei Mara Camp
Days 2-3: Explore Maasai Mara | 2 Nights
Enjoy two relaxed days exploring the reserve on Morning and late afternoon game drives or full day romantic adventure outings in the reserve, with a packed Picnic Lunch to be taken at a scenic, designated location on the Masai Mara savannah plains. Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife ecosystem in the Natural world. It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region. The scenic appeal of the tree-studded Savannah plains, the moderate climate, and the diversity of wild game species make it a one-stop-shop for game viewing activities. You will traverse the Masai Mara reserve on Wildlife viewing drives encountering the big five and more of the lesser game. You will visit the Mara River Mara which involves visiting various river crossing.
Explore the vast tree studded reserve in search wildlife. Some of the famous wild animals in the park you are likely to encounter include: lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, many kinds of birds, antelopes and elephants. The Maasai Mara offers world-class game drives, with skilled rangers and guides who help you track down animals and share knowledge about the park’s ecosystems.
One of this day, you have the option of per taking an early morning balloon ride over the Mara plains that will be crowned with a champagne bush breakfast. As you ascend aerially, beautiful features unfold before your eyes – gentle rolling hills, meandering rivers and lush grasslands. After the leisurely champagne bush breakfast.
You also have an option of an hour visit the Maasai village for a cultural encounter.
The Mara balloon ride cost 450USD per person ***Not included in cost*** Optional Activity
Maasai Cultural Village Visit – 20 USD per person ***Not included in cost*** Optional Activity
- Main destination: Maasai Mara
- Accommodation: Olkinyei Mara Camp
Days 4: Maasai Mara- Nairobi
Early morning breakfast then check out for your transfer to the airstrip (enjoy a short morning en-route game drive on the way) to catch your return flight back to Nairobi. We will arrange for your transfer from Wilson airport to your hotel in Nairobi or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
End of safari.
What’s Included?
- 3 nights’ accommodation during safari on a full board Basis
- All Park fees in Maasai Mara
- Game drives in a customized safari vehicle 4 x 4 land cruiser jeep in Maasai Mara with a pop up roof for easy game viewing and photography.
- Services of knowledgeable, experienced safari driver guide.
- Abundant drinking water in the vehicle
- Our assistance at any point
- Return flight tickets to Maasai Mara
- All airport/airstrip transfers in Maasai Mara and Nairobi
- Private game drives
- Bottled water in the car.
What’s Excluded?
- International flights.
- Mara- Serengeti optional flight
- Travel/Medical insurance
- Visa fees.
- All drinks
- Meals not specified as included
- Gratuities and Tips
- Balloon Safari in Maasai Mara/ Serengeti
- Visit to Masai Village @ 20 USD per person
