We will pick you up in Nairobi around 7am this morning and proceed on the scenic journey towards the Maasai Mara (approx. 5hr drive). We will descend down the Great Rift Valley escarpment on route where you have the opportunity to stop for photos at the lookout point. We hope to reach our accommodation of Basecamp Adventure (Budget) or Basecamp Masai Mara (Mid range), camps we use for their eco friendly and sustainable ethos, in time for lunch. This afternoon we will head out for our first game drive of the safari. The Maasai Mara is a Big 5 National Game Reserve meaning it is home to all of the Big 5; Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Leopard and Buffalo, although some of them are very hard to spot so what you see all depends on your luck on the day! We will return to our chosen camp this evening for dinner and overnight. Included meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2. MAASAI MARA
Today we will head out into the Maasai Mara National Reserve for a full day game drive with packed lunches which we will enjoy later under a shady tree. We will have time to explore large areas of the reserve today and visit an area frequented by Hippos and Crocodiles before we return to our camp late this afternoon for dinner and overnight. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 3. MAASAI MARA TO NAIROBI
We will game drive out of the Masai Mara by 10am today. You will have the chance to participate in an optional activity this morning, such as the Masai village visit or nature walk, before we head back to Nairobi, where we expect to arrive by the late afternoon. Included meals: Breakfast
Price includes return Nairobi road transfers, game drives in a 4×4 safari jeep with either roof hatches or a pop-up roof for game viewing, two days park entry fees, two nights twin/double ensuite tented accommodation, all meals as shown in the itinerary, unlimited drinking water throughout the safari for clients who have a refillable water bottle.
Excludes other drinks, snacks, personal spending/shopping, visas, travel or medical insurance, tips, anything else not mentioned above.
Optional activities: Hot Air Ballooning Maasai Mara $450pp, Maasai village visit $10pp, Masai guided nature walk $20pp, visit to the Beats of Beads Museum – Museum only $5pp, including beading with a Maasai lady $20pp.
Price based on Basecamp Adventure:
1 pax – US$ 1270 January – June / US$ 1470 July – December
2 pax – US$ 815 per person January – June / US$ 1015 July – December
3 pax – US$ 770 per person January – June / US$ 970 July – December
4 pax – US$ 628 per person January – June / US$ 828 July – December
5 pax – US$ 670 per person January – June / US$ 870 July – December
6 pax – US$ 565 per person January – June / US$ 765 July – December
*Price is based on sharing a twin/double tent. A single supplement of $80 per person will apply to anyone wanting their own tent. The single supplement is already included in the 1, 3 and 5 pax rate since no triple tents are available at Basecamp Adventure. Seasonal supplements may also apply at Christmas, New Year & Easter.
Price based on Basecamp Masai Mara:
1 pax – US$ 1490 January – June / US$ 1690 July – December
2 pax – US$ 1015 per person January – June / US$ 1215 July – December
3 pax – US$ 890 per person January – June / US$ 1090 July – December
4 pax – US$ 828 per person January – June / US$ 1028 July – December
5 pax – US$ 790 per person January – June / US$ 990 July – December
6 pax – US$ 765 per person January – June / US$ 965 July – December
*Price is based on sharing a twin/double tent. A single supplement of $100 per person will apply to anyone wanting their own tent. The single supplement is already included in the 1 pax price. Seasonal supplements may also apply at Christmas, New Year & Easter.
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