Day 1: Nairobi/ Masai Mara
0730hrs Depart Nairobi for a journey south along the floor of the great rift valley then past Narok climb the western wall entering Hemingway’s country ”Serengeti plans”. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon enjoy a game drive in this famous reserve. Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Suggested Accommodation or similar standard: Mara Sopa Lodge 4*
Day 2 & 3: Masai Mara
Early morning balloon safari is available as an option at USD 450 per person. The Balloon launches at 0600hrs and takes one hour. On landing you will be welcomed with a champagne bush breakfast.
Full day game viewing whereby you leave the camp/lodge after breakfast with picnic lunch. You can also opt for morning and evening game drives with leisure time in between the day.
The Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park, as are the elephants, giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and, less commonly, rhino. The annual wildebeest migration, one of nature’s few remaining wildlife spectacles, occurs in the Mara from July to September where the big animals and their predators are to be present in abundance during the time frame of this trip.
Several species of Bee-Eater, the flying rainbow that heads the list of the Mara’s birds, occur in the reserve. As well as wildlife, the Maasai Mara is also home to many members of the colorful Maasai tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park – Morans (warriors) loping across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a tree discussing matters of the day. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 4: Mara – Nairobi
Early morning game drive or game drive after breakfast as you leave. Depart for Nairobi. A stopover is provided at Narok Town to browse in the bustling, vibrant Masai markets to buy curios and handicrafts. On arrival in Nairobi drop off at your hotel or airport.
The above rates include:
Accommodation on full board basis at the camp/lodge
Transport in a private/shared safari van with pop up roof
Services of a professional English speaking driver guide
Park entry fees
Game drives
Mineral water on safari
Not included in the cost:
Personal expenses
Drinks
Tips
Visit to Masai Village
Balloon Safari
Travel Insurance
International flights
Lunch on the last day