Masai Mara

The Masai Mara together with Tanzania’s Serengeti form Africa’s most famous wildlife park, the Masai Mara National Reserve. The image of acacia trees dotting endless grass plains epitomises Africa for many, then add a Maasai warrior and some cattle to the picture and the conversation need go no further. The undeniable highlight of the Masai Mara National Reserve is undoubtedly the annual wildebeest migration traversing the vast plains of the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. It is known as the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains. Large prides of lions, elephants, giraffes, gazelles and eland can also be spotted in the reserve. Aside from horse riding safaris and traditional vehicle safaris, hot-air ballooning over the Mara plains has become almost essential.

Day Itinerary

Departing from the capital of Kenya, Nairobi, we drive down the escarpment via the floor of the scenic Great Rift Valley. We arrive at Masai Mara Game Reserve in time for lunch in the afternoon. At 4 pm we take our first thrilling game drive in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, one of East Africa’s top safari destinations. 6 Pm return to the lodge/Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Julias’s river Camp

The camp is conveniently located on the banks of the Talek River, just next to a major wildebeest crossing point. With the river as the only physical boundary between the park and the camp, it offers excellent game viewing.

The camp décor and architecture is intentionally simplistic in nature, with semi-permanent grass thatched bandas fitted with tents – flash toilets and hot shower bathrooms en-suite – and a deck for outdoor sitting. The food is a fusion of African and International cuisines prepared and presented in a unique African style. Kichakani Camp does not miss to capture the romance of safari

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Day Itinerary

After breakfast leave for a full day Game Drive, This day is spent game viewing in Kenya’s finest wildlife park, the Masai Mara National Reserve. Our morning and afternoon game drives take us in search of Africa’s Big Five and the plethora of other wildlife inhabiting this vast Kenyan game reserve. Early morning Masai Mara hot air balloon safari can be arranged at extra cost.

Wherever you go in the vast Masai Mara you will see a frequent amount of wildlife such as Masai giraffe, Baboons, Warthogs, Bat eared Foxes, Grey Jackals, spotted Hyena, Topees , Impala, Wildebeest, Elephants, Buffaloes, Zebras and Hippos are also found in great numbers

Return to your Camp/Lodge for your overnight stay.

Day Itinerary 

Spend three days at leisure with morning and afternoon Game viewings drive or a full day game drive in the reserve. You will be guided by the expert driver-guides to spot the big five game among other like, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles, Topi and Eland, and many more species of plains’ game offer a rich choice of food for the dominant predators; lion, leopard and cheetah which hunt in this pristine wilderness. In the mara river, hippo submerges at the approach of vehicles only to surface seconds later to snort and grumble their displeasure. Seemingly, the drowsy crocodiles sunbathe on the riverbanks, mouth agape, and waiting with subtle cunning for prey at which to strike with lightning swiftness 

Activities 

Game Drive 

Basis 

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch 

Lake Naivasha 

Lake Naivasha is the highest of the Great Rift Valley Lakes and despite having no outlet, it is one of only two Rift Valley freshwater lakes. This beautiful lake is fringed by papyrus and acacia trees, a unique geologic landscape and supports a vast array of over 450 bird species. It serves as the main drinking hole for wildlife in the area such as zebra, eland, hippo, waterbuck, buffalo and much more. Visitors can look forward to excellent game viewing, intriguing night safaris, boating excursions around the lake as well as to Crescent Island for spectacular bird watching opportunities. Other popular activities include: guided nature walks, horse riding, village visits and tours to neighbouring national parks. 

Day Itinerary 

Wake up to an early morning game drive. Have an opportunity to enjoy a bush breakfast(At an extra cost) and watch the sun as it rises to get a wonderful chance for wild photography. You will return to the Camp/Lodge for check out by 10.00 am for transfer to Naivasha. 

Overnight: Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp  

Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp is located on the shores of Lake Naivasha at the heart of the Kenyan Rift Valley and only a few minutes drive from Nairobi. The camp is constructed using canvas and has a capacity of 20 luxury tents. The tents are well furnished, have wooden floors, ensuite bathrooms with toiletries and adequate space generously created to allow free movement inside and outside at the guest’s comfort. Complimentary breakfast is offered at the luxury tent, and there is also a swimming pool for fun and relaxation. 

Activities 

Game Drive 

Game Drive 

The diversity of the vegetation at Matobo National Park supports a wide range of wildlife such as giraffe, zebra, sable, impala and predators such as leopard , cheetah, wildcat and others. One of the many highlights for many visitors is the sighting of one or more of the endangered rhino. 

Basis 

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch  

Amboseli National Park 

Located in the southern reaches of Kenya, the Amboseli National Park is renowned for its excellent variety of wildlife such as Masaai giraffe, elephant, lion and cheetah and not surprisingly it is one of Kenya’s most popular parks. The landscape of Amboseli is dominated by the majestic snowcap of Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as open plains, acacia woodland, swamps and the massif of Ol Doinyo Orok. The birding is excellent, especially closer to the lakes and swamps. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to large herds of elephants among other wildlife species. Other attractions of the park include opportunities to meet the Maasai people and soak up spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world. 

Day Itinerary 

This morning we depart by road through the scenic Athi Plains and into the bush country of Amboseli National Park, home to the legendary Masai tribesmen and famous for huge herds of Elephant. Check in the lodge/ camp, relax and prepare for lunch. After lunch an afternoon game run is also planned. In addition to elephant, antelope, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and the rare black rhino, nearly every vista within the park is framed by majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance 

Overnight: AA Lodge Amboseli  

AA LODGE AMBOSELI is located  Amboseli next to Amboseli National Park main gate (Kimana Gate). It’s 240 km from Nairobi, 90 km from Namanga , 16 km from Amboseli airstrip and 90km from Emali-Loitoktok Tarmac Road. It’s the newest ‘jewel’ and first presence of AA group of lodges in East Africa offering A-class Hospitality Experiences. 

The lodge is set in 60 acres of land and commands a strategic location due to its proximity to the park, the authentic culture of the local Maasai Community and the panoramic views of the snow caped Mt. Kilimanjaro. 

With a total of 60 rooms, the lodge is intimate and friendly with many personal touches. It offers some of the finest accommodation experiences with rooms’ facilities tastefully furnished and modern. Based on guests taste and preferences, the lodges diverse room portfolio gives guests option to choose with bed occupancy set as double, twin, triple, double plus an extra bed. A quartet and a baby coat can also be arranged. 

Basis 

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities 

Day Itinerary 

Enjoy a full day game drive at the park. Dinner and overnight at the lodge/ camp 

Basis 

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities 

Day Itinerary 

After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and proceed to Nairobi with a game drive in the park.  

You will arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and proceed to your hotel. You can choose to spend the evening at leisure or do curio shopping in the city and a complimentary visit to the Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Nairobi if you are religious. 

Basis 

Half Board 

Day Itinerary 

After breakfast you will be picked and our driver will drop you off at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your International flight back home 

Basis 

Bed and Breakfast