4 Day Maasai Mara Safari
Departs every Monday
The Mara is
Kenya’s best game park, with the possibility of seeing all the big five and many
other species of game. This is where the great wildebeest migration is a spectacle to
behold, for any would be visitor to Kenya, mainly in July and August of each year. We
drive straight to our permanent campsite on the Talek River which borders the reserve.
Accommodation is in large stand up tents with beds. Showers are available in camp and
meals are served in the dining mess or in the open.
Day 1 MAASAI MARA
Departing Nairobi office at 9.30 a.m. we drive down the Escarpment via
the floor of the Great Rift Valley, to the game park.
Day 2 & 3 MAASAI MARA
From this comfortable basecamp, you will explore the park’s
amazingly high concentration of game, viewing them as you go. Being at Maasai Mara is
‘as if you found yourself in the New York of the natural world’, according to
some authorities. A visit to a Maasai manyatta (village) is possible during the mid-day
rest periods at no extra cost.
Day 4 NAIROBI
Depart camp, driving through the northern part of the reserve to the
main Narok Road. On reaching Narok, we halt to give you a chance to buy souvenirs, or just
to have a cup of tea. Back to Nairobi by 5.00 pm.
3 Day Maasai Mara
Departs every Friday
The Maasai Mara is
Kenya’s most celebrated game park, it offers the possibility of seeing "the
big five" and many other species of game. This is where the great wildebeest
migration is a spectacle to behold for any would be visitor to Kenya mainly
in July and August of each year. We drive straight to our Permanent campsite
along the Talek River, which borders the reserve. Accommodation is in large
stand-up tents with beds. Showers are available in the camp and meals are
served in the dinning mess or in the open.
Day 1 - Maasai Mara
Departing our office in the morning, we drive down the Escarpment via the
floor of the Great Rift Valley, to the game-park. Here we have stand-up
tents with beds for use, if not occupied, otherwise we pitch tents.
Day 2 - Maasai Mara
From this comfortable base camp, you will explore the park’s amazingly high
concentration of game, viewing them as you go. Being in Maasai Mara is "as
if you found yourself in the New York of the natural world" according to
some authorities.
Day 3 – Nairobi:
Depart Camp and drive through the northern part of the reserve viewing game
as you proceed to the main Narok road. On reaching Narok, we halt to give
you a chance to buy souvenirs, or just to have a cup of tea. Back to Nairobi
by late afternoon.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
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Sleeping bag (available for hire in Nairobi office)
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Money for personal spending and tipping.
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Only a small case or rucksack, as storage space is limited.
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A pair of long trousers and jersey for the cool mornings and evenings
in addition to plenty of light clothes for hot days (don't forget a hat), a pillow, good
walking shoes.
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Torch, sunglasses, suntan lotion, insect repellent.
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Mineral water for drinking (available in office)
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Camera, films, binoculars, maps, guide-books.
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Toilet paper, towel, soap, toothbrush/paste.
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Flying Doctor's Service Card, available for sale in Nairobi office.
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It is a good idea to bring any drinks you might want around the
campfire, they are not always available enroute.
All itineraries are subject to change without prior notice. |
