$2,639 to $3,258 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Leaving Nairobi and entering the Mara ecosystem
Leaving Nairobi and entering the Mara ecosystem
● Pick up from your Nairobi hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
● Depart Nairobi and travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the escarpment.
● Continue through Masai country toward the Masai Mara National Reserve.
● Arrive at Basecamp Masai Mara in time for lunch and check-in.
● Relax and enjoy the camp surroundings before your first game drive.
Afternoon
● Depart for an afternoon wildlife drive across the Mara plains.
● Search for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and predators beginning their evening activity.
● Learn about the Mara ecosystem, wildlife movement, and animal behavior from your experienced guide.
● Enjoy the golden afternoon light and your first close encounters with African wildlife.
● Return to camp before sunset.
● Dinner and overnight at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Basecamp Masai Mara
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Following the Rhythm of the Mara
Following the Rhythm of the Mara
● Enjoy an early breakfast before departing for a full day of wildlife exploration.
● Explore different habitats including open grasslands, seasonal streams, acacia woodlands, and riverine areas.
● Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, and numerous antelope species.
● Adapt the day's route according to wildlife activity and recent sightings.
● Spend time at productive sightings, allowing opportunities to observe natural behavior without rushing.
● Follow wildlife movement across the plains while learning about predator-prey interactions and ecosystem dynamics.
● Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site within the reserve.
● Continue exploring throughout the afternoon as wildlife activities develop.
● Take advantage of excellent photographic opportunities in the soft afternoon light.
● Return to camp in the late afternoon.
● Dinner and overnight at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Basecamp Masai Mara
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
In Search of Mara's Predators
In Search of Mara's Predators
● Depart after an early breakfast for another full day in the reserve.
● Focus on areas known for predator activity and frequent wildlife concentrations.
● Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, jackals, and other carnivores that roam the Mara ecosystem.
● Follow fresh wildlife activity and adapt plans according to field conditions.
● Spend extended time at active sightings whenever conditions allow.
● Observe predator behavior, territorial interactions, and hunting strategies when opportunities arise.
● Watch herds of zebra, wildebeest, gazelles, and buffalo that support the reserve's rich predator population.
Afternoon
● Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the sounds and scenery of the African wilderness.
● Continue game viewing throughout the afternoon while exploring different sections of the reserve.
● Return to camp after another rewarding day in the field.
● Dinner and overnight at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Basecamp Masai Mara
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Right Place, Right Time
Right Place, Right Time
● Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before setting out for another rewarding day of wildlife viewing.
● Explore areas of the reserve where wildlife activity is most promising based on recent movements and sightings.
● Visit the Mara River, hippos and Nile crocodiles can easily be spotted here.
● During migration season, search for wildebeest and zebra herds moving through the ecosystem.
● Continue exploring different sections of the reserve while adapting the route according to wildlife activity and recent sightings.
● Spend time at productive sightings to fully appreciate animal behavior and interactions.
● Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic area within the reserve.
● Continue game viewing throughout the afternoon as temperatures cool and wildlife becomes increasingly active.
● Take advantage of beautiful evening light for photography.
● Return to camp in the late afternoon.
● Dinner and overnight at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Basecamp Masai Mara
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
A relaxed breakfast and farewell to the Mara
A relaxed breakfast and farewell to the Mara
● Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at camp and take in the final sights and sounds of the African wilderness.
● Spend the morning at leisure, enjoying the camp surroundings and reflecting on your safari experience.
● Check out of camp and begin the journey back to Nairobi.
● Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley with opportunities to appreciate Kenya's changing landscapes.
● Stop for refreshments and comfort breaks along the route.
● Arrive in Nairobi during the afternoon.
● Drop-off at your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
