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Description
Embark on a thrilling 4-day budget adventure camping safari to witness the awe-inspiring Great Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara, Kenya. Encounter a diverse range of wildlife, including lions and elephants, amidst stunning landscapes. Optional hot air balloon safaris and Maasai village visits enrich your experience.
Highlights
- Drive through scenic landscapes from Nairobi to Masai Mara
- Witness Kenya's finest wildlife sanctuary with over 450 species
- Experience the Great Wildebeest Migration on the Mara plains
- Full-day game viewing, encountering lions, cheetahs, and elephants
- Optional hot air balloon safari or visit a Maasai village
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Day 1: Drive from Nairobi City to Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya expand_more
Pick up from your hotel in the morning at 7:30 am and head west for Masai Mara Game Reserve. Enjoy lunch at the camp and an afternoon game drive in Kenya's finest wildlife sanctuary. The reserve is home to over 450 species of animals, including migrants. Resident wildlife can be spotted year-round, and the famous Masai tribesmen live within the dispersal area of the game reserve. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
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Day 2: Explore Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. expand_more
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game viewing across the rich, tree-studded grassland and rolling hills of Masai Mara. The reserve is renowned for its great herds of plain game, black-manned lions, leopards, cheetahs, numerous elephants, and various other wildlife species found in Kenya. Lunch will be served in the park at the Mara River, the border of Kenya and Tanzania, known for the yearly Kenya wildebeest migration. After lunch, continue with your game drive, exploring different park sections. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Optional Adventure Activities while in Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya:
Hot Air Balloon Safari at US$ 430 per person.
Visit Maasai Village at US$ 25 per person.
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Day 3: Explore Masai Mara, Kenya expand_more
Leave the camp after breakfast for a morning game drive in Masai Mara. In the afternoon, you can visit Maasai villages or go on a nature walk with Maasai guides. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
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Day 4: Masai Mara to Nairobi, Kenya expand_more
Enjoy a pre-breakfast game drive, return for a late breakfast, and then leave the camp to proceed to Nairobi with lunch en route. The tour ends in Nairobi in the afternoon with sweet memories.
What's Included
- Transport based on our customized seven-seater safari vehicle with specially modified suspension, full-length photographic roof hatches, and seats designed with seat belts. All clients are guaranteed a comfortable ride
- All game park entrance fees are included in the package
- Camping fees are covered for the duration of the safari
- Enjoy full board accommodation in a semi-luxury large spacious tent, with all en-suite bathrooms equipped with hot and cold showers and flush toilets
- Experience unlimited game drives to explore the wildlife and natural beauty of the reserves
- Three delicious meals a day will be provided while on safari
- Our Professional Driver Guide will accompany you, knowledgeable about the area and its wildlife
- Stay hydrated by drinking mineral water provided during the safari
- If you choose the option, you will receive a balloon certificate to commemorate your hot air balloon experience
What's Excluded
- Visa/Personal Taxes
- Alcoholic Drinks
- International Flights
- Driver Guide Tip
- Telephone
What to bring
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Flashlight
- Warm clothes for evening weather
Know before you go
Important Things to Know Before You Go to Masai Mara:
Meeting the Locals:
- Maasai people are a noble tribe, speaking the Maa language.
- Respect their culture and traditions when interacting with them.
- Admire their distinctive red robes and spears.
What to Pack:
- Torch, comfortable footwear, camera, weather-appropriate clothing.
- Extra layer for cold or mosquito protection.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, mosquito or insect repellant.
- Hand sanitizer, wet wipes, basic medicine (Band-Aids, painkillers).
How to Get There:
- Driving from Nairobi is an option (280 km).
- Flights offer a quick, comfortable, and scenic experience.
- Book flights online in advance.
- Tour vans or 4x4 off-road vehicles are ideal for exploring the terrain.
Animals to Spot:
- The 'Big Five': lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes.
- Large herds of herbivores: gazelles, antelopes, zebras, wildebeests.
- Hippos, Nile crocodiles, foxes, dik-diks, caracals, monkeys, warthogs, baboons, mongooses.
Ideal Time to Visit:
- Great Migration: late July, early August, or late November.
- Millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles migrate from Serengeti to Maasai Mara.
Best Weather:
- Dry season (June to October) is ideal for safaris, hot air balloon rides, and game drives.
- March and April are the peak of the wet season and may disrupt experiences.
Low Season:
- April and May offer lower costs and fewer crowds.
- May is good for privacy, interactions with locals, and low-season discounts.
- Wildlife viewing and bird watching are excellent during this time.
Avoiding High Season:
- April and May are low seasons with lush vegetation and lots of flowers.
- Good time for wildlife viewing and bird watching with fewer tourists.
- Enjoy your adventure in the Maasai Mara with these helpful tips and make the most of your experience while respecting the local culture and environment.
Meeting Point
Nairobi, Kenya
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 7 | USD 850 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 7 | USD 680 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |