Kenya – STD 3 - 6 Days

MAASAI MARA

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive NBO Apt, meet/transfer to a city hotel

TBA-Arrive Nairobi Airport
Meet/greet by our representative and introduced to your safari driver guide.
Then transfer to Ibis Styles Hotel for check in.
A 3* hotel located in the surrounding of Nairobi city
Lunch own account. Rests of the afternoon spend at leisure to unwind up at the hotel.
Dinner on own arrangement.
Overnight at Ibis Styles Hotel, Nairobi

Day 2
Aberdares NBO - Aberdares; approx. 180km, approx. 3 - 3.5hrs drive by road

0 700-Breakfast at your hotel.
0800-Your safari driver guide will pick you up and head to Aberdares Ranges.
1230-Approximate arrival at Aberdares Country Club a base hotel for The Ark for your lunch.
Afternoon transfer to The Ark by the lodge shuttle.
The Ark is a unique concept whereby animals come to drink water at the water hole below the Ark Tree lodge and guests watch the animals from the comfort of their verandah. Note; there are no Game drives while staying The Ark
Dinner & Overnight at The ARK

NB – Small luggage allowed at The Ark, rest is left at the base hotel and retrieved the following day!

Day 3
Lake Elementaita Aberdares – Lake Elementaita; approx. 230km, approx. 4hrs drive

0700-Breakfast at The Ark.
0800-Depart and head to the base hotel to rejoin your safari driver guide then to the Rift Valley, Lake Elementaita.
Drive via Thomson Falls Detour of the falls.
1200-Approximate arrival at Sentrim Lake Elementaita Lodge for check in, freshen up
Lunch at the lodge
Rests of the afternoon spend at leisure to unwind up
Available on request and payable at extra cost; Game drive at nearby Lake Nakuru National Park; Entry fees payable, per adult aged over 18yrs per entry USD60 / Per person aged below 18yrs per entry USD35
These can be arranged / paid locally at extra charges
Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Lake Elementaita Lodge or similar

Day 4
Masai Mara Lake Elementaita - Masai Mara; approx. 280km, approx. 5.5hrs drive

0600-Breakfast at your lodge
0700-Depart and head to the famous Masai Mara game reserve. Drive via farmlands/settlements inhabited by the Masai community.
1300-Approximate arrival at Sentrim Mara Camp or similar for check in, freshen up. Lunch at the lodge / or camp
1600-Afternoon game drive in the plains of Masai Mara in search of wildlife and sunset views.
1830-Return to the tented camp after game drive for dinner and overnight.
1930-Dinner and thereafter overnight Sentrim Mara Camp / Or Mara Leisure Camp Or Mara Sopa Lodge

Day 5
Masai Mara

0600-Wake up to another delightful morning in the bush.
0630-Depart for an early morning game drive.
Early morning are lovely moments to see the nocturnal animals trying to get the last catches before they go to sleep. These also best moments to see the glorious sun as it rises.
0830-Return to the camp/lodge for buffet breakfast.
1000 – 1200hrs; This morning spend at leisure
1230-Have lunch at the camp’s dining room. After lunch relax before getting ready for afternoon game drive.
1600-Depart for an afternoon game drive
1830-Return to the lodge/camp dinner an over night
1930-Dinner and thereafter overnight at Sentrim Mara Camp / Or Mara Leisure Camp Or Mara Sopa Lodge

Alternatively;
You can opt for a full day game drive to track the wildlife with packed lunches.
Dinner and overnight at Sentrim Mara Camp / Or Mara Leisure Camp Or Mara Sopa Lodge

Day 6
Nairobi / Departure Masai Mara - NBO; approx. 280km, approx. 6hrs drive by road

0600-Breakfast at the camp.
0700-Pick up by your safari driver guide and transfer to Nairobi.
1300 -Approximate arrival into the city of Nairobi. Lunch on own arrangements.
After lunch, dropped at the airport for onward home bound flight.

Price Includes

  • Pick up / drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
  • 1 Night in Nairobi at the Ibis Styles Hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis.
  • 4 Nights, Full board on safari – All properties based on standard rooms
  • All transport in custom designed safari vehicle (Non A/C – Private use) with a pop up roof for maximum game viewing comfort with a professional English speaking driver/guide
  • All park entrance fees.
  • Bottled Mineral Water in the safari vehicle, (1 Litre per person per day during the safari).

Price Excludes

  • Kenya visa can be obtained by registering through this link, ecitizen.go.ke or otherwise on arrival for most of Nationalities. In case of any doubts do let us know for clarifications.
  • Expenses like laundry, beverages, bar bill, telephone, mineral water, tips, porterage etc.
  • International flights
  • Travel and medical insurance.
  • All other expenses that are purely of a personal nature.
  • All other items that are not mentioned in ‘our price includes’.

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Kenya – STD 3