A Masai Mara Safari is must-go safari for all visitors to Africa. Voted severally as winner of WTA awards as the best park in Africa, and world class tourism destination, Masai Mara is divided into the Greater Mara managed by the County Government and the adjoining conservancies managed by Masai Mara Wildlife Conservation Association (MMWCA) which has set a leading national example of sustainable tourism. In Mara, one is set for breathtaking vistas, abundant wildlife spotting and a meet the Maasai culture eco-tour. Safaris in the conservancies are fly-in and accommodation facility takes care of game drives in a pre-booked ground package.
Overview & Highlights
Safari Highlights
Although Masai Mara is an all year game spotting park, the highlight of the seasons is July to October when the annual wildebeest migration animals arrive across the the border from Serengeti, Tanzania via the Sand River flowing into the Mara Triangle to cross the Mara River where the survival of these daring creatures is a widely filmed phenomenon.
A 3-4-5 Days Masai Mara safari gives you 2-3-4 great nights and ample time traversing the park which is known to be one of the worlds best game spotting parks. A traveller cannot ignore the 400+ different species of birds that find life and survival up the skies of a true wilderness.
When you choose this safari, you are guaranteed:-
- Decent Price for Private Safari for 3-5 days
- Services of a certified professional safari guide who has experience and knowledge of Masai Mara
- 2-4 Nights at a lodge or camp in the heart of Masai Mara that suits your budget which we have duly rated as fitting value for money
- Return Airport transfers in a comfortable vehicle
- Satisfactory game drives in Africa's leading park - Masai Mara
- Park fees and applicable taxes
- Complimentary bottled water on safari
- Emergency Medical Evacuation Services (Flying doctor services)
- One night in Nairobi on Bed & Breakfast basis basis based on safari quality
Itinerary
Sample Itinerary for 3 Nights
Starts with an airport pickup and transfer to your Nairobi hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara
Depart from Nairobi hotel at 7.30am and head to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley floor. Witnessing amazing natural scenery as you drive by. Arrive Masai Mara in time for a ready lunch. Relax at leisure in readiness for a PM game drive before dinner and overnight.
Day 2-3: Masai Mara - Full Day Game Drives
Unless a different choice is discussed, we venture into the park in search of the big 5 with picnic lunches. Spend the entire day exploring the wonders of this park - the animals, the birds, the scenery and the diverse flora unique to Africa. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight
Day 4: Masai Mara - Nairobi
Enjoy an optional pre-breakfast game drive. Return to Nairobi after checking out, arriving early afternoon.
Safari ends with a drop off at the airport at the time of your choosing or lunch at one of Nairobi's exclusive restaurants, a day room at your hotel if flying out later in the evening. Such options will be discussed at the time booking for a seamless end of visit to Kenya.
Pricing Ideas
Prices generally differ because of choice of accommodation. Prices shown below are for a standard lodge (Mara Sopa Lodge or similar)
Season Rates in USD (Per Person Sharing Basis)
Kindly request best season prices. Bargain rates available for students, larger travel groups and low budget options
What is Included:
- Lodge accommodation as indicated on full board basis
- Park fees and game drives
- Exclusive 4x4 transport (Safari Landcruiser)
- Services of a professional guide knowledgeable in flora and fauna
- 1 litre of bottled drinking water per day
- Return airport transfers
- Emergency Medical Evacuation cover
What is Excluded:
- International flights and travel visa
- Extra meals, drinks or snacks except what is served
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel Insurance