Masai Mara is situated in the southwest of Kenya, covering an area of 1,510 square km (583 square miles), the Masai Mara National Reserve is a land of breathtaking vistas, abundant wildlife and endless plains.
The quintessential Masai Mara safari delivers many attractions, as the reserve is home to an excellent year-round concentration of game, including the more than two million wildebeest, zebras and other antelopes that make up the famous Great Migration. &Beyond owns 2 lodges in the Masai Mara; Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp and Bateleur Camp.
The reserve is a photographer’s and naturalist’s paradise, with abundant elephant, buffalo, giraffe, lion and cheetah alongside the migratory wildebeest and zebra. Leopards are frequently encountered, endangered black rhino hide in the dense thickets and large rafts of hippo and enormous crocodiles are found in the Mara River. The park is also home to over 450 bird species.
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, clients will be met and transferred to the Nairobi Hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure.
Overnight at 2.5.4. Ole Sereni Hotel (Cozy Room) on bed and breakfast basis
Guests will be picked early from hotel and transferred to Wilson Airport for a scheduled flight to Masai Mara (Flight Booked by GGTS). The flight departs Nairobi at 1000hrs and arrives approximately at 1100hrs. Upon arrival, guests will be met and transferred to the lodge. Following lunch, there will be shared afternoon game drive returning to camp as the sun sets. If guests arrive in the afternoon, they will be transferred to the lodge.
Overnight at Keekorok Lodge Masai Mara (Standard Room) on full board basis
Rising at dawn with tea and coffee, depart for an early morning shared game drive before breakfast, catching the animals before the heat of the day sets in. Enjoy the rest of the morning at leisure, followed by shared afternoon game drive, returning to the lodge as the sun sets.
Overnight at Keekorok Lodge Masai Mara (Standard Room) on full board basis
After breakfast transferred to the nearest airstrip for a scheduled flight to Nairobi (Flight booked by GGTS). The flight departs Mara at 1100hrs and arrives into Nairobi at approximately 1215hrs. Upon arrival, guests will be met and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for onwards flight.
Inclusion
- Meet and greet services
- Airport Transfers is on Private basis
- Transport and game drives will be in shared safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- English Speaking driver-guide as specified
- Meals and accommodation as specified
- All park fees and government taxes
- Mineral water on game drives
- Internal schedule flights as specified on the itinerary
Exclusion
- International Flights & Regional Flights
- Airport tax on flights not booked and ticketed by us
- Travel/medical/baggage insurance
- Driver/guide gratuities
- Drinks/laundry (unless specified)
- Dining room tips
- Porterage
- Telephone bills
- Any other items of a personal nature
Note
Hotels used:
Ole Sereni Hotel (Nairobi) on BB basis
Keekorok Game Lodge (Masai Mara) on FB basis
Passenger Information
Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safari.
All the passengers must have Identification Card/Passport with them for internal flights.
Baggage on internal flights is strictly limited to 15kgs per person (including hand luggage). Any excess baggage will be charged by the airline at check-in or may be left behind at the pilot’s discretion.
Travellers’ cheques generally are not accepted in East Africa. US bank notes cannot be older than 2004 and must have the most current security markings (large portrait of the presidents).
Passengers arriving to Kenya and Tanzania may be required to provide proof of vaccination against yellow fever.