Masai Mara Camping Safari - G Adventures - Kenya

Masai Mara Camping Safari

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4 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

7 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Nairobi, Kenya

Ends

Nairobi, Kenya

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Highlights

Explore the Masai Mara National Reserve.

View diverse wildlife in search of the "big five".

Spend two nights in a safari camp

Itinerary

Short but spectacular, the "Masai Mara Camping Safari" is the perfect four-day escape for experienced travelers with limited time. Venture from Nairobi through acacia-dotted plains to the legendary Masai Mara, seeking out the "big five" and soaking in the vibrant culture of the local Masai people. Purpose-built 4x4 safari vans and permanent tent camping deliver both adventure and comfort, while the sounds of the wilderness envelop you each night. This tour’s unique charm lies in its ability to deliver an authentic, action-packed safari experience in just a few days—ideal for those wanting a quick, unforgettable encounter with Kenya’s wild heart.

day 1 - Nairobi

Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Accomodation:The Landmark Suites Westlands (or similar)

Included Activity:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

Optional Activities:Bomas of Kenya Tour This tour gives you a glimpse into the life of 42 different tribes of the country that make up Kenya's rich culture. Get a better understanding of village life by visiting homesteads and enjoy a display and sounds of folk dances performed. Entrance fee and hotel pick-up included., The Carnivore Restaurant Feast on a range of familiar and exotic meats roasted over an open flame barbecue pit. Ever wanted to try ostrich or crocodile? Here's your chance to do so (at a world-renowned restaurant, at that). Price includes the price of a meal (without a beverage) and hotel pick-up., National Museum Take a stroll through this museum to get a better understanding of Kenya's rich heritage through a range of cultural and natural-history exhibits. Learn more about the region's bird population at the Birds of East Africa exhibit, a huge gallery of at least 900 stuffed specimens. Get a refreshing take on Kenyan history counterpoint to colonial historiographies at the Historia Ya Kenya display. Entrance fee and hotel pick-up included. , Karen Blixen Museum Converted from the former home of pioneer coffee farmer and acclaimed writer Karen Blixen, this museum provides visitors insight into life of a Danish settler in pre-Independence Kenya. Take a walk through the home, and magnificent gardens that provide a stunning view of the Ngong hills. Hotel pick-up and entrance fee included., Railway Museum Adjacent to the Nairobi railway station, this museum contains exhibits from the East African Railways opened in 1971.

day 2 - Nairobi/Masai Mara

Journey through the Great Rift Valley on the way to one of the most famous national parks in Africa. Enjoy a late afternoon wildlife safari drive in the hopes of spotting the "big five".
Travel from Nairobi, through the Great Rift Valley on to Kenya's premier wildlife reserve. In the afternoon, arrive in the area and get settled at the safari camp, our base for our time here.

Head out for a late afternoon wildlife safari drive with excellent chances of seeing the "big five" — watch for lion, cheetah, buffalo, elephant and giraffe. The varied wildlife and natural environment come together to provide a spectacular safari experience.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Kenia Safari Tented Camp (or similar)

Transport:Safari Vehicle Duration : 7.0 hr Distance : 386 km

Included Activity:Maasai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive

day 3 - Masai Mara

Enjoy an early wildlife safari drive when animals are most active. Opt to visit a Masai village, learn to dance like a warrior, stop in the manyatta (family compound) and learn about this nomadic culture.
Opt to go for a balloon safari for a new perspective over the beautiful landscape. Pre-book on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Kenia Safari Tented Camp (or similar)

Included Activity:Maasai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive

Optional Activities:Maasai Mara Balloon Safari

day 4 - Masai Mara/Nairobi

Enjoy one last safari drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve before departing for Nairobi, where the tour ends upon arrival.
Breathe in the fresh morning air, stretch and enjoy the African sun as it rises over the savannah of the "Mara". Visit a watering hole while on a morning safari drive, a perfect time and place for wildlife photography.

Visit the G for Good supported Amani Ya Juu for lunch, before heading back to Nairobi, where the tour ends on arrival in the late afternoon.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Transport:Safari Vehicle Duration : 5.5 hr - 6.5 hr Distance : 245 km

Included Activities:Maasai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive, Amani Ya Juu Lunch

Optional Activities:The Carnivore Restaurant Feast on a range of familiar and exotic meats roasted over an open flame barbecue pit. Ever wanted to try ostrich or crocodile? Here's your chance to do so (at a world-renowned restaurant, at that). Price includes the price of a meal (without a beverage) and hotel pick-up.

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What's Included

Accommodation

Simple hotel (1 nt), permanent tented camp (2 nts).

Meals

3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Note: Allow USD40-55 for meals not included.

Transport

7-seat 4x4 safari van.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer), certified driver/guide.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Amani Ya Juu Lunch, NairobiYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupMasai Mara National Reserve entrance and wildlife safari drivesSafari camping experience

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