A 3-day Tented Safari to Kenya's Masai Mara Reserve, one of Africa's best game viewing destination
This Safari will start off with a journey to the beautiful Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley wich offers spectacular views. On arrival at the Masai Mara Park we will spend our time in search of the wildlife that makes this one of Africa's premier safari destinations. The Masai Mara is especially famous for its large cat population and also the fact that it plays an integral role in the Wildebeest Migration, wildlife spectacular like none other on earth.
The scenic and wildlife adventure of this short Masai Mara Camping Safari ends back in Nairobi on the last day.
Day 1: Nairobi -Masai Mara
Departing from the capital of Kenya, Nairobi, we drive down the escarpment via the floor of the scenic Great Rift Valley. We arrive at our luxury tented camp near Masai Mara in time for lunch.
Then we take our first thrilling game drive in the Masai Mara game reserve, one of East Africa's top safari destinations. The Mara reserve incorporates 1510 km² of incredible, wide-open landscapes and fertile riverine woodland following the looping meanders of the Mara and Talek rivers in Kenya. One glimpse is enough to explain its appeal; it is typical open savannah, with a mass of amazing wildlife.
Returning from our first foray into Masai Mara we have dinner and relax under the stars, falling asleep to the sounds of the bush.
Day 2: Masai Mara Game Reserve
The next day is spent game viewing in Kenya's finest wildlife park, the Masai Mara National Reserve, with option of morning and afternoon or full day game drives with picnic lunches in the reserve.
Our morning and afternoon game drives take us in search of Africa's Big Five and the plethora of other wildlife inhabiting this vast Kenyan game reserve. On clear days, the Mara offers fantastic orange tinged sunsets well-worth capturing on camera.
Wherever you go in the vast Masai Mara you will see a frequent amount of wildlife such as Masai giraffe, baboons, warthogs, bat eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, topis, impala, hartebeests, wildebeest. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras and hippos are also found in great numbers. It is also common to see lions either basking after a heavy meal, or surveying the plains for their next meal. Cheetahs and leopards are harder to spot, but reasonably common.
The ultimate action here is without doubt the annual wildebeest exodus, the Great Migration, in July and August when millions of these grass eaters move north from the Serengeti in search of greener grass before turning south again in October.
All meals and overnight stay at a budget semi luxury tented camp
Day 3: Masai Mara -Nairobi
We depart from our safari camp and take a morning game drive through the Masai Mara Reserve on day three.Then we return to bustling Nairobi, arriving at about 15:00 in the afternoon. This Safari ends upon arrival back in Nairobi.
Masai Mara Tour Accommodation
Accommodation is at a budget semi-luxury tented camp located in a natural setting near the Masai Mara Game Reserve. We stay in permanent tents with double beds and en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets, cold and hot showers. These spacious tents are fitted with mosquito nets and have private verandas for relaxing in the bush.
Included:-
ü Pick up and drop off in Nairobi
ü Park entrance fees into the Mara game reserve
ü The services of our knowledgeable professional English speaking driver / guide
ü Meals and game drives as specified in the itinerary
ü Safari transport by 4 x 4 safari vans (7-8 seat) with a roof hatch that ‘pops up’ to enable easy viewing and photography.
ü Accommodation at the specified Camps in Shared Twin/Double/Single
ü 02 Nights on full board while on safari
ü Game drives as per safari program
ü Bottled mineral water for the safari
ü Authentically branded Tropical Vacations Safari Gift
Not included in the cost:-
v Soft drinks, juices, alcoholic and other beverages taken with lunch and dinner
v The optional visit to tribal villages e.g. visit to a Maasai$ 35 pp, Balloon safari in the Mara {2}lt;b> 475 pp-bookable before departure.
v Optional activities not outlined on the itinerary
v Personal Travel Insurance /flying doctors rescue services.
v International Flights, Visa fees
v Items of a personal nature e.g. laundry, tips and Guide/porter gratitude
