ESSK 011: 3 Days Maasai Mara
This is a short safari featuring Maasai Mara National Reserve. The safari departs Nairobi in the morning and involves a drive down to the the floor of the Rift Valley, making a stop at view point to see the escarpment and the awesome sight of the valley and the features there in. To arrive Maasai Mara in time for lunch, followed by a late afternoon game drive that introduces you to Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary.
Departures:
Daily, minimum 2 persons.
Day 1. Nairobi/Maasai Mara
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to the floor of the Rift Valley – to Maasai Mara Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at either Mara Sopa Lodge or Sarova Mara Tented Camp.
Approx transit time: 5½ hrs
Meal plan: {L, D}
Day 2. Maasai Mara
Spend the day in Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five – lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant.
Game drives are flexible, with the option of going out with picnic lunch boxes to spend entire day in the the park, or you can choose to have early morning and late afternoon game drives. You will also have the option of visiting a local Maasai village (US$20 per person).
All meals and overnight at the lodge or tented camp.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 3. Maasai Mara/Nairobi
Another early morning game drive in Mara, then depart after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi arriving approx. 13:00hrs. Drop at your hotel or transfer to the airport for onward flight home.
Approx transit time: 5½ hrs
Meal plan: {B}
2018/2019 Prices
Using Mara Serena:
If using Custom Safari Minibus
High season US$1105 per person sharing
Mid season US$865 per person sharing
Low season US$757 per person sharing
If using 4×4 Landcruiser
High season US$1276 per person sharing
Mid season US$1035 per person sharing
Low season US$927 per person sharing
Using Sarova Mara:
If using Custom Safari Minibus
High season US$1082 per person sharing
Mid season US$846 per person sharing
Low season US$747 per person sharing
If using 4×4 Landcruiser
High season US$1240 per person sharing
Mid season US$1005 per person sharing
Low season US$906 per person sharing
Using Mara Sopa:If using 4×4 Landcruiser
If using Custom Safari Minibus
High season US$855 per person sharing
Mid season US$792 per person sharing
Low season US$720 per person sharing
If using 4×4 Landcruiser
High season US$1013 per person sharing
Mid season US$951 per person sharing
Low season US$879 per person sharing
Seasons
1. High Season: 16 Dec 2018 – 31 March 2019; 01 July – 16 Dec 2019
2. Mid Season: 01 – 30 June 2019
3 . Low Season: 01 April – 31 May 20166Prices include:
– Transportation in a custom safari minibus with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sightseeing.
– Services of a trained and experienced English speaking driver/guide
– Fullboard accommodation in the lodge/tented camp as mentioned
– Bottled water for use during the safari
– Game drives and all park entry fees
Not included:
– International air transportation to and from Nairobi
– Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance,laundry, beverages, tips etc.
– Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements.