MAASAI MARA DRIVING SAFARI 2N.3D - 3.5*

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1 - Nairobi - Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Day 2 - Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 3 - Maasai Mara - Nairobi

Day 1  NAIROBI - MAASAI MARA RESERVE

0730 hrs: You will be picked up from the Nairobi City Centre or your directly booked hotel by an Afrinental Safaris & Holidays Driver/guide and driven to Maasai Mara Game Reserve (270 kms/5.5 hrs)

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 numerous 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 an absolute wonder and fascination to watch.

You will arrive at Mara Sopa Lodge, http://www.sopalodges.com/mara/ in time for lunch.

The 60 double rooms and 12 suites Mara Sopa Lodge is set in the Oloolaimutia valley of Maasai Mara blending in perfectly with the surrounding hillside. Each en-suite rondavel with two queen size beds has a private elevated verandah with views across the Maasai Mara. Sopa is Maasai for hello! You will find the lodge’s freeform, swimming pool very handy in between game viewing drives fro the Maasai Mara is world famous.

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

1530 hrs: After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game viewing drive in this magnificent reserve.
1800 hrs: Return to lodge to refresh and enjoy dinner at the lodge’s dining room.

Overnight Mara Sopa Lodge (LD)

Day 2    MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

You will spend the whole day in Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game viewing drives.

0830 hrs: Morning game viewing drive
1300 hrs: Lunch at the Lodge
1530 hrs: Afternoon game viewing drive
1800 hrs: Return to lodge
1900 hrs: Dinner at the Lodge

Optional Excursions in Maasai Mara available at extra charge include:

•       A visit to a Maasai village,
•       A hot air balloon flight over the Maasai Mara plains,
•       A sightseeing/fishing excursion to Lake Victoria, the world’s second largest fresh water lake.
•       A nature/bush walk in the Maasai Mara bush.
Please contact us for more details about these exciting excursions.

Overnight Mara Sopa Lodge (BLD)

Day 3   MAASAI MARA/NAIROBI

After breakfast, you will drive back to Nairobi

You will be dropped off in the city centre or at your directly booked hotel.

Price in US Dollars for Kenya Holiday
(Net & Non-Commissionable)
Valid 2007

NB: Flight costs where applicable are current and subject to change without notice. All prices are inclusive of the current statutory taxes. Prices are subject to change in the event of any changes/increases in taxation/levies that may be put into effect by government, airlines and/or other suppliers.

Above costs include

•       Full board accommodation on safari
•       All park entrance fees
•       Meals as shown: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
•       Game viewing drives as shown
•       Transfers as shown
•       Schedule flights Nairobi/Maasai Mara/Nairobi return
•       Porterage of 2 pieces of luggage per person
•       Government taxes and levies

Above costs exclude

•       International airfare
•       International airport departure taxes
•       All expenses of a personal nature such as all drinks, laundry, telephone calls,  
•       Tips and gratuities for Driver/guide, hotel staff etc
•       Entry visa fees
•       Hot air ballooning,
•       Lake Victoria day trip,
•       Maasai village visit,
•       Nature/game walk in Maasai Mara
•       Travel and medical insurance
•       Any other service not shown as included

 OPTIONALS

Flying Doctors Services cover: per person                                        USD 30
Hot air balloon over the Maasai Mara plains excursion: per person     USD 435
Lake Victoria fishing/sightseeing day trip: per person                       USD 496
Nature/bush walk with a naturalist: per person                                 USD 21
Visit a Maasai Village: per person                                                   USD 21

We look forward to welcoming you to Kenya!