Maasai Mara National Reserve
Kenya’s great plains and the northern end of the migration.
Explore Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Country
- Kenya
- Style
- Kenya Safaris, Wildlife Tours
- Travel
- Tailor-made
Overview
Kenya is an all year round safari destination, offering an incredible game viewing that people all over the world come for to witness. This 5 days kenya express safari is just what couples, families, and group of friends need to satisfy their safari fix. It will have you wind through the top parks in Kenya and see the Big 5 among other exotic wildlife. You will stay in luxury tented camps and lodges within the plains and parks of Africa, which is as close to nature as you’ll ever be. Indeed, this Kenya Express Safari is just every person’s dream luxury vacation, which will give you new knowledge about Africa, its amazing creatures, landscapes, and unbeatable hospitality.
Route
- 1Nairobi
- 2Lake Nakuru
- 3Lake Naivasha
- 4Masai Mara National Reserve
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day01 Nairobi Lake Nakuru
Upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to the Lake Nakuru National Park, a protected game sanctuary for endangered species of the Black/ White rhino among other usual game such as the leopard and Lion. We will have lunch at the camp followed by an afternoon game drive until sunset. Dinner and overnight at Flamingo Hill Camp (full board).
- Meals Lunch & Dinner
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Day02 Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
Enjoy an early morning game drive before coming back for breakfast followed by departure for the world reknowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve which means “spotted plains” in the Maa language. This is home to the greatest concentration of large mammals and is widely recognized as Africa’s ultimate wildlife reserve. This reserve is neighbouring Tanzania’s Serengeti which makes this place famous for staging the annual migration of wildebeest.
Check-in upon arrival followed by lunch and depart for an evening game viewing drive. Prepare yourself to take in the spectacular sceneries of rolling savannahs dotted with patchy shrubs and bush thickets. We drive through never-ending plains, and witness the abundant variety of wildlife that you have only seen before on televisions!
Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge (full board).
- Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day03 Masai Mara
During your stay, you have the opportunity to explore this great reserve in depth. You may see elephant, giraffe, prides of lion, and thousands of impala, topi, grants and Thomson’s gazelle. Birds are prolific including immigrants, 450 bird species have been recorded among them 57 birds of prey. The Mara is the scene of annual migration of millions of wildebeest up from the Serengeti plains in search of water and grasses. While in Mara, you will have the option to float above the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem on board a hot air balloon followed by a gourmet champagne breakfast (at an extra cost).
All meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.
- Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day04 Masai Mara / Lake Naivasha
You have a full day to explore the Masai Mara game reserve with exciting and up-close wildlife encounters. Enjoy the fresh air and scenic beauty of this wilderness. You will take a break to have lunch within the reserve and resume game drives thereafter.
- Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day05 Lake Naivasha- Nairobi -Departure
After breakfast, drive out across and over the rift escarpment to Nairobi. Transfer directly to JKIA for your outbound flight.
- Meals Breakfast
What’s included
Included
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days
Not included
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcoholic drinks
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Frequently asked questions
What’s Included and Excluded in Every Tour?
The inclusions and exclusions vary by tour. Each tour has its specific set of inclusions and exclusions. Please refer to the individual tour page to see what is specifically included in that tour.
Can I Choose Other Accommodation Than What's Specified?
Yes, if you have a special preference, let us know, and we will offer alternatives from our vast network of company-owned and partner accommodations. Booking with us allows you to enjoy discounted rates as we have special agreements with our partners.
Will My Mobile/Cellular Phone Work During the Tour?
Yes, though signal strength may vary in different areas.
Is Tipping Required?
Tipping is not required but is recommended. The amount varies by country, but you should tip according to what you feel is appropriate.
What About My Special Diet and Food Preferences?
We cater to all diets, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, among others. Please inform us in advance about your dietary preferences.
What Are the Road Conditions Like?
Most safari parks have bumpy but manageable roads, with some roads being paved. Generally, guests do not view this as a problem.
Tailor-made
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Send your travel dates and group size. We can adjust the length, lodges and route, and will reply with an itinerary and per-person quote.
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