Arguably the world's greatest safari destination, Masai Mara is one of the best game viewing areas in Africa, and home to the Big Five. Throughout the year you’ll see herds of zebra, impala, gazelle, wildebeest, buffalo and elephant on the plains of the Masai Mara, whilst hippos and crocodiles can be seen in the Mara and Talek Rivers. We stay at Ilkeliani Camp, Nestled in a riverine forest in the Mara with 17 tents, each commanding views of the plains and the wildlife action throughout the day.
Arrival location:
Nairobi
Departure Location:
Nairobi
Included in your experience:
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Not included in your experience:
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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Day1 - 2
Pickup from your Nairobi hotel by 7.45 AM, briefing thereafter follows before departing for Masai Mara by road. Brief stop at the Rift Valley view point to enjoy the beautiful views of the escarpments and Mt Longonot. Continue with the drive through the lower portions of the Rift Valley passing through the iconic Masai land and into the Masai Mara National Reserve. We arrive at the camp in time for lunch followed by some brief moments of resting throughout the afternoon. Leave the camp for our first game drive at around 4.00 PM. We concentrate on finding the big cats like lions, cheetah elephants and other wild animals before returning to the camp by 6.00 PM for dinner and overnight stay.
Ilkeliani Camp |
Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
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Day2 - 3
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza! The Mara as is popularly known remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system.
Masai Mara reserve hosts the highest and varied concentration of wild animals than any other park in the region. The scenic appeal of this tree studded savannah plains, its moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing activities. We shall traverse the reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game. You shall visit the Mara river where you may watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July –October). We have an option of leaving the camp with picnic lunch or returning for lunch and leaving for another game drive in the afternoon.
Optional activities such as Baloon Safaris and visits to Masai Village can be arranged on this day.
Ilkeliani Camp |
Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
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Day3
Wake up for an early morning game drive, the beast time to witness the wildlife in the most active times. Possibly catch the sunrise from the park on this last day. We shall then drive back to the camp for breakfast before checking out and driving back to Nairobi later with lunch stop en route. The safari ends in Nairobi with a drop off at the airport or Nairobi Hotel.
No accommodation