The Masai Mara offers good wildlife viewing throughout the year, but the rainy months (March, April, November, and December) make some of the roads difficult to navigate, and wildlife might be more difficult to spot.
The driest months (from late June to October) are the best for wildlife viewing because the vegetation is thinner and animals gather around rivers and water holes.
The wildebeest migration and the river crossings, in particular, are difficult to time, but your best chance to witness this spectacle is in late September and October.
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{DAY BY DAY SAFARI ITINERERAY}
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN NAIROBI.
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi). After Customs and immigration formalities, meet our representative and proceed to the hotel.
After Check-in, we explore the city on an orientation tour where we see the Residential area, the National Museum, and Parliament Building.
Lunch at a restaurant.
Dinner and overnight at Olololodge: full board.
DAY 2: ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK.
Depart Nairobi after breakfast. Our destination today is the Aberdare National Park.
We travel overland through plantations of coffee and tea to The Aberdare Country Club, nestled on the slopes of Mweiga Hill. After lunch and tea/coffee or Hot chocolate, set off for the Ark tree lodge, located in the forest on mountain slopes of the Aberdare Mountains at 7,000 feet. This outstanding lodge offers high altitude game viewing, including animals that are rarely encountered elsewhere: giant forest hog, bush pig, tree Hyrax, large spotted Genet, and the elusive bongo.
Wildlife can be observed from different levels — and from outside where you can see, hear and smell everything and inside where you can sit with a cup of tea and stay warm and cozy. You can put in a request to be awakened during the night if your favourite animals show up.
A herd of Elephants might be just feet away and if you are lucky, a Leopard or large male Lion might put in an appearance.
Dinner and overnight at Serena Mountain Lodge: Full board.
DAY 3: GAME DRIVE TO LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK.
Today we travel to the exotic Lake Nakuru National Park, located in the Great Rift Valley. After l, launch an exciting game run is planned for the afternoon. The game in this park is plentiful and the magnificent bird watching will make a devotee out of even the most reluctant. The Park is home to stunning flocks of lesser and Greater Flamingos, which literally turn the lakeshores into a magnificent pink stretch. The birdlife here is world renown and over 400 bird species exist here, White Pelicans, Plovers, Egrets, and Marabou Stork. It is also one of the very few places in Africa to see the White Rhino and rare Rothschild Giraffe.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Sarova Lion Hill Lodge: Full board.
DAY 4: ANOTHER DAY GAME DRIVE TO LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK.
Early morning game drive returns back to lodge for breakfast. After breakfast Full day spends in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents the famous white Rhino and black rhino found in this park other animals found in the park include lion, leopard, flamingos, Egyptian geese, waterbuck, giraffe, hyena, buffalo, baboons.
In the afternoon we make a short journey from Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara overnight.
Dinner and overnight at Masai Mara Sarova Tented Camp: Full board.
DAY 5: GAME DRIVE TO MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE.
This morning we drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration and is the home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhino. Lunch at our Lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon game run. The Mara Game Reserve —one of the greatest wildernesses in the world. Large mammals are varied and easy to see. Residents among the Parks are Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland, and thousands of plains game, including Impala, Zebra, Topi, both Thomson’s and grants Gazelles.
Dinner and overnight at Masai Mara Sarova Tented Camp: Full board.
DAY 6 GAME DRIVE TO MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE.
The search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues today and tomorrow during extensive game runs. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals, plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. During our stay, why we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.
Dinner and overnight at Masai Mara Sarova Tented Camp: Full board.
DAY 7: MASAI MARA TO NAIROBI.
After a sumptuous breakfast, drive back to Nairobi this morning, we may wish to visit shopping areas of Nairobi, revisit a favorite site or simply relax before proceeding to the airport, already fondly recalling the trip of a lifetime.
Dinner and overnight at Olololodge: full board.
DAY 8: DEPARTING DAY.
After Breakfast, Check Out from the hotel and proceed to the Airport.
8 DAY MASAI MARA LUXURY TENTED CAMPS SAFARI INCLUDES:
Transport on custom made Extended Toyota Land Cruiser for game viewing and photography.
Full board accommodation whilst on safari.
Accommodation is in a double, triple room.
All park entrance fees include government taxes.
The service of an English-speaking professional driver/guide.
All game drives as detailed in the itinerary.
Complimentary return airport transfers.
Bottled water whilst on safari 1 liter per person per day.
Start and end in Nairobi.
8 DAY MASAI MARA LUXURY TENTED CAMPS SAFARI EXCLUDES:
Tips
Laundry
Beverages/Drinks/Sodas and other soft drinks.
International flights and visas.
Items of a personal nature.
Any other extras not detailed in the hotel
Optional activities, i.e. Visit Masai village USD25 p/p
Optional Nairobi dinner
Balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost
Optional Nairobi city tour and excursion.
THE CANCELLATION POLICY AND TERMS OF CONDITIONS:
A non-refundable 15% deposit is required to secure the tour and begin the necessary booking processes and ground preparations. An invoice will be sent to the client together with the payment instructions.
The final balance payment of the tour booked is required to be paid not later than 20 days before the tour starts. Bookings made within 20 days prior to the arrival date should be paid in full.
Cancellation received 30 days or more before the tour starts: No Cancellation Fees will be charged.
Cancellation received 15 days before the tour starts: 30% Cancellation Fee will be charged.
Cancellation received 10 days before the tour starts: 50% cancellation fee will be charged.
Cancellation received within 48hrs before the tour starts: 100% Cancellation Fee will be charged.