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6 Days
Daily Tour
6 people
English
Your journey begins in the only city in the world with a national park on its doorstep, the bustling metropolis of Nairobi. Here, you have some time to explore this vibrant city, stopping to handfeed giraffes and discover historical attractions before your actual family safari even begins!
Start your adventure in the original Masai Mara tented camp, surrounded by endless savannah, scarlet-robed warriors and one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on earth.
You begin your magical holiday today as you board your flight to Kenya - the heart of African safari!! On arrival into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met by our Airport Representative and transfer to your hotel for check in. (lunch and dinner on own) Overnight stay at Hotel
Today after breakfast, you will receive a short introduction and briefing about your safari. After the briefing, you will depart for Lake Nakuru National Park to be there in time for lunch and an evening game drive at 16:00hrs. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx. 400 other bird species. There are also other wild animals found in the park such as the introduced Rothschild's Giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many other species. Overnight stay at Hotel (BLD)
After breakfast, you will depart Lake Nakuru for Masai Mara passing through the Rift Valley floor to arrive in time for lunch at your Lodge. The afternoon is spent on game drive at the reserve. This reserve has hilly savanna, rolling grassland, gallery forest on the Mara River and its tributaries. The large predators are the lion, leopard and cheetah. The smaller predators are the hyena and jackal. The large herbivores are the elephant, rhino Burchell’s zebra hippo, buffalo and giraffe. The large herbivores are the antelopes and bucks. The Masai ostrich, the world’s largest bird is found in the park. Overnight stay at Camp (BLD)
Enjoy another Two days at the Masai Mara with early morning game drive at the park returning for a hot breakfast at the camp. Midday at leisure to enjoy various facilities at the Lodge. Lunch at the Camp. Afternoon game drives in the park returning at the camp in time for dinner. (Alternatively, depart after breakfast for a full day game drive with a picnic lunch box, returning at the lodge for dinner) Overnight stay at Camp (BLD)
Optional activity: The Masai Village visit: Living a semi-nomadic lifestyle, the Maasai tribe has modernized in some ways but still adheres to many aspects of their traditional culture. Established as fierce warriors, their lively cultural dance, vibrant clothing and beautifully crafted handiwork are recognized worldwide. The Maasai used to move nomadically with their herds to abundant lush pastures but these days they have built permanent huts or bomas and prefer to stay in once place. They are pastoralists and cattle are essential to their way of life. A man’s success is measured by the number of cattle and offspring he has. As great a status and show of wealth the cattle are, they are also a vital food source. This glimpse of authentic Maasai culture is a fascinating experience of an ancient way of life that still flourishes today. Optional activity: Hot Air balloon our driver will transfer you at 05.30am to the launch site. You will arrive at the launch site by 6AM, and depending on weather conditions, you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while you watch the balloons being prepared for take-off. You will then meet your pilot, who will give you a safety briefing as well as explain what you can expect during your flight. You will then be loaded into your balloon basket for take-off just before sunrise, at about 6:30AM. The flight will last approximately one hour, depending on wind conditions, and the balloon will land between 7:30 and 7:45AM. Upon landing, you can observe the complete deflation of the balloon envelope. Our vehicles will then transport you a short distance to breakfast. After breakfast, at about 9AM, you will have a brief game drive back to your camp. Check the prices separately if interested
After breakfast, you will depart Masai Mara for Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to arrive in time for your outbound international flight. (B)
•Venture into the incredible Masai Mara National Reserve for a full-day game drive in an open-top 4WD, looking for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes and more. •An early morning game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park might be your best chance of seeing black and white rhinoceroses in the flesh. •You'll be in excellent hands for the duration of your trip, travelling with a crew of experienced locals – a leader and driver
•This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent, occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of the Big Five. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie. •As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
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