Overview
Masai Mara is one of the most famous wildlife conservation areas in the world, with a rich & varied collection of African wildlife. This 4 days Masai Mara road safari departing from Nairobi offers travellers an amazing safari experience with accommodation in quality lodges or camps including six exciting, private gamedrives inside the main Maasai Mara National Reserve. This tour is ideal for tourists arriving on the morning flights into Nairobi from US, UK and India markets as they do not require an overnight stay in the city prior to the Safari. Travelers from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE if arriving on the Emirates and Ethihad flights will most likely require an overnight in Nairobi.
A typical Safari Itinerary is listed below. Note that prices vary depending on the month or season of travel, with July to October being peak season while April to mid June is low season.
Itinerary
Day 01: Start of your Safari from Nairobi
Our driver guide reports to your hotel for Start of the safari, with a 8 – 8.30am departure for a scenic drive down into the Rift Valley, to Masai Mara, Kenya’s premier game reserve. You will be in your own private safari vehicle. Stop briefly enroute at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for stunning views of what is the world’s largest valley. Arrive at Masai Mara for lunch. The afternoon gamedrive at 3.30 pm allows spotting of the unrivalled wildlife in the park. Return to your camp by 6.30pm.
Dinner and overnight at Basecamp [ Option of Keekorok Lodge or Mara Sopa Lodge or similar,
Day 02: Enjoy Full day in Masai Mara
You enjoy two gamedrives today, one in the morning at 6.15am, before breakfast and the other in the late afternoon after lunch. As your safari is private your gamedrive timings are flexible, useful if you are travelling with children, or are on a honeymoon. You may also choose to have a full day gamedrive [ one for the whole day] with a packed picnic lunch at no extra cost. Return to your camp by evening.
Dinner and overnight at Basecamp [ Option of Keekorok Lodge or Mara Sopa Lodge or similar,
Day 03: Enjoy Full day in Masai Mara
Full day at Masai Mara with morning and afternoon gamedrives. You may want to add a Maasai Village visit or a Hot air Balloon ride into your safari [ Optional activities at additional cost – please enquire with us ]. Return to your camp by evening.
Dinner and overnight at Basecamp [ Option of Keekorok Lodge or Mara Sopa Lodge or similar,
Day 04: Return to Nairobi
At the break of dawn you embark on your concluding gamedrive in the Mara followed by a relaxed breakfast and onward departure for Nairobi. Arrive Nairobi by early afternoon [ typically by 2.30pm] . Drop off at your hotel, or free onward transfer to the airport for your flight home.
What’s included
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary on Full board basis in the camp.
- Exclusive transport in a Safari Tour Microbus with a Gameviewing roof hatch and UHF radio
- 06 Private Safari gamedrives for the tour
- Services of a certified Professional, English-speaking Driver~Guide including all his expenses & allowances
- Fuel, driver and car park fees, driver’s allowance
- All Park entry fees for clients, driver~guide and vehicle
- 24 hour Back Up support if required
What’s not included
- International flight tickets and visa costs.
- Tips, drinks, laundry, calls, and all such costs of a personal nature.
- Credit Card Surcharge of 5 to 7% will apply or Bank Transfer Fees of USD 50.