6-Day Safari to Basecamp Masai Mara and Leopard Hill

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

You'll arrive in Nairobi, where you will be transferred to Wilson Airport to catch a 45-minute flight to Masai Mara. Your Maasai guide will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to our camp in Masai Mara. Basecamp Masai Mara sits on a picturesque bend along the Talek River in one of the most game-rich areas of the Masai Mara Reserve. You'll enjoy lunch and make plans to settle in for the rest of the afternoon. Your late afternoon will be spent exploring the reserve in 4×4 open land cruisers as you marvel at the area’s wildlife and views.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Basecamp Masai Mara

• Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Exploring Masai Mara National Reserve Savanna

You have the option of enjoying morning and afternoon safari activities. Usually, safari activities here start at around 6 am – then return mid-morning for lunch and siesta before going out again in the afternoon. The open rolling savannah grassland of the Mara is home to numerous wildlife species, including elephants, rhinos, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, jackals, buffalos, elands, topis, impalas, gazelles, warthogs, and zebras. You'll wind up your day watching the sunset over Mara plains with a Basecamp sundowner. At camp, dinner is served in the restaurant, and you will be treated to stories of the bush around the campfire.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Basecamp Masai Mara

• Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sustainable Tourism Awareness in Masai Mara National Reserve

Today, you'll head out on a camp walk and visit some of the community projects supported by Basecamp, including the Enjoolata Awareness Center, where we invite all guests to an exciting learning experience about the Maasai Culture.
The center houses various facilities, including exhibition halls, video editing rooms, a library, and the Basecamp Masai Brand Workshop dedicated to showcasing the rich blend of the Maasai culture and enhancing the safari experience for guests. While here, you are welcome to explore and purchase handcrafted Maasai products such as beads, necklaces, leather belts, and more. You'll learn about Basecamp’s reforestation project that is intended to re-wild the Mara. We encourage our guests to contribute to offsetting their carbon footprint by planting a tree at a minimal fee.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Basecamp Masai Mara

• Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Luxury in the African Wild in Naboisho Conservancy

After a hearty breakfast, you'll join your guide for a bird-walking safari. In the afternoon, you'll depart to Leopard Hill, a new luxury camp in the Base Explorer portfolio newest camp in Mara Naboisho Conservancy. The camp has an adjustable motorized roof, which provides an unhindered view of the African night sky. You'll enjoy dinner at your choice of venue, and you can end your day storytelling at your private campfire place. You'll fall asleep to the sounds of an African lion roaring or a lone hyena's cry.

Main Destination:

Naboisho Conservancy (Greater Masai Mara)

Best Time To Go June to October (Wildlife), November to April (Birding)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Saruni Leopard Hill

• Luxury tented camp located inside Naboisho (Greater Masai Mara)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Walking Safari in Naboisho Conservancy

You'll wake up at dawn to an array of optional safari activities, including morning yoga, early morning and afternoon game drives from the camp, short walking safaris, night game drives, and sundowners out in the bush. The camp is situated in a private conservancy. The number of camps and vehicles here is strictly limited, offering an exclusive safari experience. During your evening game drive, you'll enjoy the safari ritual of sundowner drinks as the dusk gently deepens around you, and the sun sinks slowly over the Mara plains.

Main Destination:

Naboisho Conservancy (Greater Masai Mara)

Accommodation:

Saruni Leopard Hill

• Luxury tented camp located inside Naboisho (Greater Masai Mara)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mara Naboisho-Nairobi

Today is your last day on safari. Enjoy it as you, please. Request a massage as you relax or enjoy some downtime while reading a book as you watch out for exciting sights straight from the camp, so use the binoculars provided. Gather your things before heading for lunch. After lunch, you'll say your goodbyes and your guide will drive you to the airstrip. You'll arrive at the airstrip in time to catch your flight to Nairobi for your international departure and the conclusion of your incredible safari adventure!

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.