This is a short safari featuring Maasai Mara National Reserve. The safari departs Nairobi in the morning and involves a drive down to the the floor of the Rift Valley, making a stop at view point to see the escarpment and the awesome sight of the valley and the features therein. To arrive Maasai Mara in time for lunch, followed by a late afternoon game drive that introduces you to Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary.
Departures: Daily, minimum 2 persons.
Day 1. Nairobi/Maasai Mara
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to the floor of the Rift Valley – to Maasai Mara Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at either Mara Sopa Lodge or Sarova Mara Tented Camp. or an alternative lodge or Camp
Approx transit time: 5½ hrs
Meal plan: {L, D}
Day 2. Maasai Mara
Spend the day in Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five – lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant.
Game drives are flexible, with the option of going out with picnic lunch boxes to spend entire day in the the park, or you can choose to have early morning and late afternoon game drives. You will also have the option of visiting a local Maasai village (US$20 per person).
All meals and overnight at the lodge or tented camp.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 3. Maasai Mara/Nairobi
Another early morning game drive in Mara, then depart after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi arriving approx. 13:00hrs. Drop at your hotel or transfer to the airport for onward flight home.
Approx transit time: 5½ hrs