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3 Day Masai Mara Safari

(Trip Code: NN3)

NAIROBI TO NAIROBI

 

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We travel along the base of the Great Rift Valley to the animal wonderland of the Masai Mara game reserve found in South Western Kenya on the Kenya-Tanzania border. It is destination to thousands of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle in the spectacular annual migration. It is also home to the big five, abundant bird and wildlife and the Masai – the semi nomadic people whose culture and ways have changed little over the centuries. Our tented camp for two nights is nestled on the border of the reserve, a stone throw away for the gate into the reserve. Days are spent searching for the big five, whilst nights are spent around the campfire with the sounds of the bush as our companions.

 

This trip begins in Nairobi, Kenya and travels to Masai Mara National Reserve before ending in Nairobi, Kenya.

 

This trip departs from Nairobi early in the morning.  Should you wish to explore Nairobi, an earlier arrival should be planned and accommodation booked.

 

Pre Departure Meeting:           Held at the Departure Point at 17h00 the day before your departure.

Departure Point:                      Hotel Boulevard, Harry Thuku Road, Nairobi.

Check-In Time:                        08h45

Departure Time:                      09h30

 

 

 

Please Note:

This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road & weather conditions, political situations and group decisions.

All prices & Local Payments are subject to change with prior notice.

 

 

DAY 1:  Nairobi to Masai Mara (D)

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Nairobi we climb the escarpment to our first stop, a viewpoint overlooking the spectacular Great Rift Valley.  Descending into the Rift Valley, we enter Masai land where these habitual pastoralists are often seen tending their cattle from the side of the road.  We pass through the town of Narok, before arriving at our campsite, Acacia Camp (a stone’s throw away from the reserve gate) in time to enjoy sunset over the Masai Mara.

 

DAY 2:  Masai Mara (B / L / D)

We spend the day driving through nature as it was intended to be - huge plains, rolling hills and an abundance of game matched no where else on earth.  We keep an eye open for the Big 5 - elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion & leopard.  If travelling between July and October, we may get to witness the impressive herds of over 1 million wildebeest, zebra and Thomson’s Gazelles in their Annual Migration.  Sitting around the camp fire, watching the sun set is the perfect way to finish a day’s game viewing in this “Garden of Eden.”

 

DAY 3:  Masai Mara to Nairobi (B)

We travel north through the Masai Mara looking for the game that has eluded us.  After our game drive, we leave the Mara to reach Nairobi in the late afternoon.  Here we’ll part ways after having had a brief encounter with amazing Africa.


 

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

 

Below is a selection of Optional Excursions available before or after this trip.

 

Please Note    

- these prices are approximate and are subject to change

- where activities occur away from your base, there may be an additional transfer cost.

 

Nairobi - Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant and Rhino Nursery - Entry Fee

US$  10

Nairobi - Giraffe Centre - Entry Fee

US$  20

Nairobi - Half Day - Giraffe Centre, Elephant & Rhino Nursery & Karen Blixen Museum

US$  40

Nairobi - Nairobi National Park - Half Day Tour (Min 2 people)

US$  65

Lake Naivasha - Elsamere, Hell’s Gate National Park & Crescent Island Sanctuary - Full Day Tour (Min 2 people)

US$  80

 

The staff and management look forward to welcoming you aboard and trust that you will enjoy your trip with us.

 

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Important: Before you travel please check your Tour Voucher and Arrival Information for the latest joining instructions. This will be sent to you upon receipt of final payment.

All itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.

 

 

 

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