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MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1 - Nairobi/ Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 2 - Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 3 - Maasai Mara /Nairobi

Day 1           NAIROBI – MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Transfer from the Nairobi City Centre to Wilson Airport where you will board your flight to Maasai Mara National Reserve (1000/1045hrs)

The 1510 sq. km Maasai Mara is one of the most famous wildlife reserves in the world with one of the highest concentrations of wild game anywhere in the universe. Maasai Mara open savannah, woodlands and tree-lined rivers is part of the Serengeti/Mara eco-system which plays host to thousands of animals and bird species all year round.  Wildlife includes large numbers of lion, all over the park, cheetahs that are easily found, elephant, buffalo, zebra, giraffe and many species of gazelle and other animals. The elusive leopard is regularly seen.

Every year, almost 3 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebra and other herbivores embark on the phenomenal annual wildebeest migration that begins in southern Serengeti in the first months of the year and enters the Maasai Mara from late July to stay on until September. Joined by opportunistic predators out for a kill including lions, hyenas and cheetahs, the wildebeest migration provides visitors with an unforgettable experience, to view wild game in their highest concentration. Demand for accommodation in Maasai Mara is c normally high during the wildebeest migration months because they also happen to be the best months weather-wise, August/September are dry months. It is advisable to book early to secure accommodation.

But life in Maasai Mara is never dull. There are numerous resident game scattered across the entire reserve and a visit at any time of the year is always rewarded with excellent game viewing opportunities. Maasai Mara is the principal home of the Maasai people.  The Maasai morans (warriors)criss crossing the wilderness, young boys herding goats, elders gathered under a tree discussing community issues, the women fetching firewood and water are all a sight to behold,  Their tribal music and dances are a wonder and fascination to watch.

On arrival at the airstrip, met by an Ilkeliani Camp www.ilkeliani.com D/Guide and transferred to camp.

Ilkeliani, an exclusive luxury tented camp is centrally located within Maasai Mara on the banks of Talek river, a tributary of the great Mara River. The camp provides visitors with a genuine African experience in an environment little changed from the great white hunters strode the African bush.

The 12 guest tents, each with its private viewing deck are situated on the banks of Talek River, under the luxury of indigenous trees and are spaced out to provide seclusion and privacy from each other.

Lunch at the camp is followed by an afternoon game viewing drive.

1530 hrs: After lunch and a brief siesta at the lodge, enjoy an afternoon game viewing drive.
1800 hrs: Return to lodge to refresh and enjoy dinner at the lodge’s dining room.

Overnight Ilkeliani Camp (LD)

Day 2           MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Full day spent in the ‘dotted plains’ of Maasai Mara on morning and afternoon game viewing drives.

You can have a morning nature walk, an unforgettable balloon safari or visit to a Maasai community village at extra charge.

 Overnight Ilkeliani Camp (BLD)

 Day 3           MAASAI MARA – NAIROBI - END

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip for the scheduled flight back to Nairobi.

Transferred from Wilson Airport to the Nairobi City Centre

You will be dropped off the Nairobi City Centre or at your directly booked hotel.

Price in US Dollars for Kenya Safari
(Net & Non-Commissionable) 

 NB. Flight costs where applicable are current and subject to change without notice.

Above costs include

•       Full board accommodation
•       Park entrance fees
•       Game viewing drives as shown in  shared camp based 4WD vehicles
•       All transfers as shown
•       Government taxes and levies

Above costs exclude

•       International airfare and international airport departure taxes
•       Expenses of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
•       Tips and gratuities for Driver/guide, Hotel staff, etc.
•       Country entry visa fees
•       Travel and medical insurance
•       Accommodation on full board basis, local airstrip transfers, two game viewing drives per         day, pre-dinner camp fire nibbles, tea/coffee served throughout the day, escorted         nature walk from the camp while at Ilkeliani.

OPTIONALS
Flying Doctors Services cover
Hot air balloon flights
Sightseeing/fishing trips to Lake Victoria
Nature/bush walks

We look forward to welcoming you to Kenya!