Classic: Masai Mara Camping Safari (DKMM)
Countries Visited: Kenya
Trip Style: Classic - Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.
Service Level: Camping
Excellent value, amazing prices, quality experiences Camping most nights with some hotel stays to start and throughout Private transport to out-of-the-way places in order to keep your gear stowed and secure
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Max 7, avg 5. Please note this trip runs often in order to provide maximum flexibility when choosing dates. Its possible your group size will be fairly small.
Meals Included: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Accommodations: Simple hotel (1 nt), permanent tented camp (2 nts).
Highlights
Explore the Masai Mara National Reserve, view diverse wildlife in search of the Big Five, spend two nights in a safari camp
Description
If you're short on time, this adventure serves up the colours, culture, and wildlife of Kenya in four incredible days. Journey across the rolling plains and through the acacia trees of the legendary Masai Mara in search of Africa's ever-elusive Big Five. Our 4x4 safari vans are designed for wildlife viewing and are an adventurous and affordable way to see the wonders of the area. While wilderness camping in permanent tents you hear the sounds of the planet's most amazing animal life. The varied wildlife of the Mara and culture of the local Masai people all come together on this adventure to provide a spectacular safari experience.
Trip Style: Classic - Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.
Service Level: Camping
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Max 7, avg 5. Please note this trip runs often in order to provide maximum flexibility when choosing dates. Its possible your group size will be fairly small.
Meals Included: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Accommodations: Simple hotel (1 nt), permanent tented camp (2 nts).
Highlights
Explore the Masai Mara National Reserve, view diverse wildlife in search of the Big Five, spend two nights in a safari camp
Description
If you're short on time, this adventure serves up the colours, culture, and wildlife of Kenya in four incredible days. Journey across the rolling plains and through the acacia trees of the legendary Masai Mara in search of Africa's ever-elusive Big Five. Our 4x4 safari vans are designed for wildlife viewing and are an adventurous and affordable way to see the wonders of the area. While wilderness camping in permanent tents you hear the sounds of the planet's most amazing animal life. The varied wildlife of the Mara and culture of the local Masai people all come together on this adventure to provide a spectacular safari experience.
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- Tour Operator
- G Adventures
- Duration
- 4 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Nairobi | Day 1 Nairobi There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting. Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting |
| Day 2 | Masai Mara | Day 2 Nairobi/Masai Mara (1B, 1L, 1D) Travel from Nairobi, through the Great Rift Valley on to Kenyas 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 - lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino. The varied wildlife and natural environment come together to provide a spectacular safari experience. Included Activities: Masai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive Transport: Safari vehicle (6.00-7.00 hours, 390km) |
| Day 3 | Masai Mara | Day 3 Masai Mara (1B, 1L, 1D) 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. Included Activities: Masai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive |
| Day 4 | Nairobi | Day 4 Masai Mara/Nairobi (1B, 1L) 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 Ubuntu Cafe for lunch, before heading back to Nairobi, where the tour ends on arrival in the late afternoon. Included Activities: Masai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive CafE Ubuntu Transport: Safari vehicle (6.00 hour(s), 386km) |
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- Disclaimer
Local Flights: N/A
Dossier Disclaimer:The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
