Summary
This tour is tailor-made for those who are traveling on a budget, but still want to experience Kenya's rich wildlife. A visit to the Maasai Mara is probably the best option to make the most of your trip and see many animals, especially the big cats for which the Mara is famous. With a bit of luck, you might even be able to spot all of the Big 5! This is a joining safari, which means that you will be sharing the van with different people from around the world. Keep an open mind and you'll make lifelong friends from around the world! With Namayiana Safaris and Safarisource, you are part of the Maasai experience!
Activities
- Bird Photography
- Camping
- Wildlife Photography
- Game drive
- Culture
Places
- Maasai Mara, Kenya
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage at most lodges
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Camping Hiking Wildlife Photography Game drive Culture General Photography Landscape photography Morning Drives Game WalkWe will collect you early in the morning from the airport or, if you land in the evening prior, from your hotel in Nairobi (which we can book on your behalf). After collection, we'll head into the Maasai Mara. We'll make a stop at the Rift Valley View point to enjoy the spectacular sight of the rolling Kenyan plains below. We'll arrive at our camp in the early afternoon, freshen up, and have lunch. In the late afternoon, we'll embark on an evening game drive through the National Reserve on the lookout for the Big Five. If we're exceptionally lucky, we might spot lion or cheetah on the hunt for dinner. After watching the sun set in the park, we'll return to camp to enjoy a fireside dinner under the sparkling stars.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Masai Mara National Reserve, Narok County, Kenia
Travel Time: 7 hrs
Day 2Full-Day Game Drive
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Camping Hiking Wildlife Photography Game drive Culture General Photography Landscape photography Morning Drives Game WalkWe'll start with a very early breakfast today, so that we might be at the park gates just as they open. This is the best time to track wild animals and find one or the other hunting or foraging for food. We'll make our way up to the Mara River, where - between July and September - the Great Migration takes place. We'll have lunch here. Afterwards, we'll continue our drive through the park in search of the Big Five. Later, after a hot shower at the campsite, you'll have the option of visiting a nearby Maasai Village. Dinner will be enjoyed back at the camp.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Masai Mara National Reserve, Narok County, Kenia
Day 3Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Camping Hiking Wildlife Photography Game drive Culture General Photography Landscape photography Morning Drives Game WalkThis morning, you'll have the opportunity to embark on a sunrise walk which you are likely never to forget! Our expert Maasai warriors can take you on a short spoor-tracking expedition, during which they will teach you how to identify which creatures roamed the bush the night before just by looking at the tracks they leave behind. After breakfast, we'll make our way back to Nairobi, stopping for lunch en route. This marks the end of the tour. We have loved having you! Come back soon.
Location
Masai Mara National Reserve, Narok County, Kenia
Travel Time: 7 hrs
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Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
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