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Thursday, 06 May 2010 11:00

Duration 3 days/ 2 nights

This safari is ideal for the visitors who do not have enough time and wish to experience a wildlife safari. Masai Mara is a world famous Game Reserve and Kenya’s most visited reserves. Masai Mara is home to a breath taking variety of game and scenery. Here the herds of elephants browse among rich, tree-studded grasslands.

Apart from the “Big Five” the Masai Mara is most famous for the annual spectacle of the wildebeest migration, where millions of wildebeest Zebra and gazelle leave the plains of the Serengeti and cross the Mara River in search of fresh grazing.

Their dramatic arrival is accompanied by much activity from predators including lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena, crocodile and vultures.

  1. Best time to visit: The seasonal migration takes place in July and August but game viewing is excellent all year round.
  2. Tour starts Nairobi- ends-Nairobi.
  3. Transportation: standard 9 seater van with pop up roof with radio communication.
  4. Activities include: game viewing, bird watching, and visit to Masai village
  5. Minimum: 2 Pax

Day One: Nairobi/ Masai Mara.

Today our safari will lead us to the jewel of Kenya parks, the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Misaim Mara is justly one of the best-known wildlife areas in Kenya. Here the herds of elephants browse amongst rich studded grasslands.

Thompson’s gazelle, zebra, eland and many more species of Savannah game offer a rich choice for predatory lions, leopards and cheetahs. But even this richness of fauna and untouched life of Africa; continuing as it has for thousands of years, is secondary to the Mara's annual migration of wildebeest.

The spectacle of more than a million of these creatures moving as a great mass is the most breathtaking sights in nature. You will arrive in the Mara in time for lunch. After an afternoon siesta, proceed for evening game viewing. Dinner and overnight will be at Mara Simba Lodge or similar. Meal plan (L, D).

Approximate travel time 5 hrs.

Day Two: Masai Mara Game Reserve
The sheer enormity of the Mara and the abundance of exotic wildlife offer endless opportunities for excitement. Today we spend this Full day in natural paradise among Zebra, giraffe, buffalo wildebeest, antelope and gazelle. We will encounter prides of lion resting in the shade of acacia trees or lying low in the tall grass, in wait for the next prey.

There is a good chance of spotting cheetah and if you are lucky, the shy leopard. Meal plan (B L, D)

Day Three: Masai Mara/ Nairobi
After a sumptuous breakfast, cross the Rift Valley to Nairobi, arriving late afternoon. Meal Plan (B).

Rates based on per person sharing:

Seasons

  1. High Season: 16 Dec 2009 - 31 March 2010; 01 July - 15 Dec 2010
  2. Mid Season: 01 - 30 June 2010
  3. Low Season: 01 April - 31 May 2010

Prices Include:

  1. Full board accommodation in the lodge/tented camp while on safari as per mentioned itinerary.
  2. Park entrance fees and Game drives.
  3. Transport in a private custom safari minibus with pop-up roof for ideal game viewing and sightseeing through out the safari
  4. Services of trained & experienced English speaking driver/ guide.
  5. Drivers allowance and park entrance fees.

Not Included

  1. Drinks, tips, laundry, visas, travel/baggage insurance, telephone calls and any items of a personal nature
  2. International; air transportation to and from Nairobi.
  3. Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements



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