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6-Day Tour To Masai Mara & Loita Hills From Nairobi
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Safari, Wildlife

  • Duration

    6 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Description

Descend into the scenic Great Rift Valley and visit a small village before relishing the hot spring in Maji Moto. Explore the scenic terrain on foot and spot the world-renowned wildlife of Kenya, including Colobus monkeys, Bohor reedbucks, East African elands and leopards en route to the summit of Loita Hills and marvel at the breathtaking views of Lake Magadi, Ngong hills and Lake Natron.

Highlights
  • Walk on the scenic trails of Masai Mara & Loita Hills
  • See rich wildlife like the Columbus monkey, Bohor reedbuck & warthogs
  • Observe the diverse birdlife in the Loita Hills
  • Explore the Ololgesalie prehistoric site 
  • Enjoy a relaxing bath at Maji Moto
  • Day 1- Nairobi - Ndarara expand_more
    • Depart from Nairobi, passing through the Great Rift Valley.

    • After descending 2,000 ft. to the valley floor studded with volcanic mountains, you begin to see an animal kingdom unrivaled anywhere else in Africa. Masai land is home to huge herds of plains game.

    • The route then takes visitors up onto the Mau Escarpment through the small trading town of Narok. There will be a stopover for 30 minutes in Narok, before heading South into forested Loita Hills close to the Tanzanian border.

    • Guests will be dropped off at Maji Moto (meaning 'hot waters' in Swahili), where a hot spring bubbles out of the earth at the foothills. A relaxing bath is a must while visiting Ndarara Mayatta for lunch.

    • Late in the evening, reach Ndarara Camp for dinner and overnight.

  • Day 2- Ndarara - Letukunyi expand_more
    • After breakfast, leave Ndarara for Letukunyi on a 5-6 hour walk through the scattered bushes.

    • Explore the beautiful Loita Hills in the Nguruman Escarpment through forests where guests can see striking black and white Columbus monkeys. Occasionally, one may see a leopard or bushbuck as they visit the many secret waterholes. There are also a variety of highland birds to see, such as the turaco, parrot, hornbill, starling, sunbird, and the birds of prey.

    Dinner and overnight stay at Letukunyi camp.

  • Day 3- Letukunyi - Morijo expand_more
    • Leave Letukunyi Camp early in the morning for an enjoyable walk before the sun gets too hot.

    • Take a break in Narosura for lunch and to buy what might be out of stock.

    • After an hour or two in this remote town in Maasai land, proceed to Morijo for dinner.

    Overnight stay at Morijo Campsite.

  • Day 4- Morijo - Enkutoto expand_more
    • After breakfast, leave Morijo and walk through few of the remaining true-forested wilderness areas in East Africa.

    • The walk will take 5-6 hours across the rolling highlands up to Osupuko, the summit of the Loita Hills (8,660 ft.) with incredible views, before descending to the camp. This is a favorite roost for velvet monkeys.

    • Walk through the forests and glades in search of Bohor reedbuck, East African eland, warthog, and the striking black and white Colombus monkeys.

    • Occasionally, one may see Bushbuck while walking to Enkutoto campsite.

  • Day 5- Enkutoto - Njoro expand_more
    • After breakfast, leave Enkutoto, walking leisurely for 4-5 hours to Njoro Campsite.

    • At the camp, enjoy an excellent view of the surrounding area consisting of Lake Magadi, Ngong hills, and Lake Natron. On a clear day, you can see all the way to the Tanzanian border.

    Dinner and overnight at the Njoro campsite.

  • Day 6- Njoro - Nguruman - Nairobi expand_more
    • After breakfast, descend the escarpment, passing by small farms, to Nguruman town and transfer back to Nairobi via Lake Magadi.

    • En route visit Ololgesalie prehistoric site, which is 40 Km from Nairobi.

What's Included
  • Transport by safari vehicle

  • Services of English-speaking driver where applicable, guide and chef

  • All airport/hotel/airport transfers

  • Game park entrance fees

  • Services of local Maasai guides

  • All campsite fees and community fees

  • 1 litre of drinking water per person per day

  • All camping equipment, including our 2-person tents, stools, foam mattresses

  • Three meals a day while on safari, whether vegetarian or non-vegetarian, prepared by our safari chef

What's Excluded
  • Personal travel insurance

  • Sleeping bags, where applicable

  • Visits to cultural villages

  • All airport taxes and visas

  • Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari

  • Any other extras not stated as included above. E.g. alcoholic beverages, gratuities to staff

Know before you go
  • The Safari package can combine 3 or 4 days of Masai Mara/ Nakuru or Naivasha.

  • An extended walking tour can be done from Chyulu Hills for those who are seeking more walking, trekking, and hiking adventure and less driving safaris.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adults
1 To 2 USD 989 Per Person
3 To 4 USD 929 Per Person
5 To 6 USD 915 Per Person
Young Adults
1 To 1 USD 454 Per Person

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USD 989 / person