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This safari covers Masai Mara for 3 days and 2 nights. This is a group safari, meaning you will be in a safari vehicle with a maximum of 6 people. Each person will get a window seat and enough room on the roof during game drives. Accommodation will be at the en-suite tented camp/lodge with built-in hot showers and private toilets.
Highlights
- Explore the Rift Valley from a bird's eye view
- Spot most or all the Big Five in Maasai Mara
Itinerary
Start your 3-day adventure with an early pickup from your accommodation within Nairobi or airport. You will make a scheduled stop at the view point on the side of the escarpment to enjoy the view of the Rift valley floor from a birds eye view. The rift valley system was formed 5 million years ago and the rift runs from the red sea through Ethiopia and Kenya and Tanzania. The rift valley is an active volcanic area and has some of the most interesting features including more than 8 lakes, dormant and active volcanic mountains and hotsprings and geysers like the Olkaria geothermal wells and Lake Bogoria geysers. You can actually see the volcanic Mt Suswa and Mt Longonot from this high place with their evergreen craters and the undulating green rift valley floor. The view from here is just amazing. Make sure to take as many photos from here as you can and finally reach Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya's premier game reserve. arriving at Masai Mara for lunch. The afternoon game drive allows for the spotting of magnificent wildlife in the park ranging from the big cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs to other large mammals like rhinos, elephants, and wildebeest.
Spend the full day exploring Maasai Mara in search of the Big Five. You will have picnic lunches in the Reserve as you scale the Mara beauty and resident Hippos and crododiles sitted at the banks of Mara river. Masai Mara Reserve is the most popular tourism destination in Kenya. Located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland. Wildlife is most concentrated on the reserve’s western escarpment. Its regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife Viewing areas. The annual wildebeest’s migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November. Hardly can a visitor miss to spot the big five. The phenomenal wildebeest migration which is a spectacular event only seen in Maasai mara is the seventh wonder of the world. Later, you will return to the lodge for dinner. (Optional visit to the Masai Village in the afternoon) or to see the animals.
Early morning breakfast then checkout . Thereafter commence drive back to Nairobi. On arrival you will be dropped at you hotel or airport
Trip includes
Included
Masai mara Sopa or similar
Professional English Speaking Guide
Guiding Method
Fully guided
All meals on full board basis
Land Cruiser Jeep with pop-up photographic roof
- Courtesy Pick up / Drop off at Nairobi Airport
- Courtesy Pick up / Drop off at Nairobi Hotel or Residence
- Services of an experienced English or other language speaking safari tour guide/driver.
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Park entrance fees
- Game viewing drives in a 4x4 pop up top Land Cruiser jeep
- All meals on safari
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
- Government taxes and local levies
Visa Requirements: You’ll need visas for both Kenya and Tanzania. For convenience, some travelers can apply for an East African tourist visa, which covers Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Make sure to confirm visa requirements based on your nationality.
Vaccinations and Health Precautions: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry into both Kenya and Tanzania, so be sure to get vaccinated if you haven't already. Anti-malarial medication is also highly recommended, as both countries have areas with malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
Packing Essentials: Prepare for a range of temperatures by packing lightweight clothing, layers for cool mornings and evenings, a wide-brimmed hat, and comfortable walking shoes for game drives. Don’t forget binoculars, which make a big difference for spotting wildlife in the distance.
Cash and Currency: While credit cards are accepted in some areas, it’s best to have cash for smaller purchases and tips. Both Kenya and Tanzania accept U.S. dollars, but be sure the bills are from 2011 or later, as older ones are often not accepted.
Local Customs and Etiquette: Respect local customs by asking permission before photographing the Maasai or other local people. Dress modestly, especially when visiting villages or interacting with the local community, to show respect for cultural norms.
Excluded
- Bottled & Soft Drinks
- Items and services of a personal nature
- Tips & Gratuities.
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