Maasai Mara is known as Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserve, situated in southwest Kenya. Famous for the abundance of lions, the Great Wildebeest Migration where over 1 million wildebeest and Zebras follow an annual migratory route from and to Serengeti to Maasai Mara and the Maasai people, well known for their distinctive custom and dress, it is without a doubt one of Africa’s most famous safari destinations.
Maasai Mara National Reserve stretches 1,510 sq km (580 sq miles) and raises 1,500-2,170 meters above sea level. The terrain of the reserve is primarily grassland and Riverine forest with clumps of the distinctive acacia trees. It’s about 270 km from the capital city Nairobi and takes about 5-6 hours by road or 40-45 minutes by flight.
The Maasai Mara Ecosystem holds one of the highest lion densities in world and this is where over two million Wildebeest, Zebra and Thompsons Gazelle migrate annually. Its hosts over 95 species of mammals and 570 recorded species of birds. This is considered the 7th wonder of the new world.
Day 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara
Depart Nairobi between 700hrs - 08:00hrs and drive south along the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Arriving Mara in the afternoon for Lunch and
then evening game drive at 4pm. Return for dinner and overnight at the Camp/Lodge.
Day 2: Maasai Mara
After breakfast leave for full day game drive to a home to over 3million large mammals. Our game drive takes us to searching the animals which include Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino, Hyena, Cheetah, Jackal, warthog, giraffe, zebra, antelope and many different bird species. Picnic lunch will be served at Mara River as you watch out for the migration. Dinner & overnight at the Camp/Lodge.
Day 3: Maasai Mara - Nairobi
Early morning gamedrive as you search for the Cats hunting and back for breakfast. After breakfast leave camp/lodge with game viewing enroute for your return journey to Nairobi. You will stop over in Narok town for lunch at own cost then proceed with the journey arriving Nairobi around 5pm.
What to carry
- A digital camera, it’s charger and a downloading cable, torch, tooth paste, warm clothing for the night, pain killers, drinks, snacks and identification.
- Card/Passport for gate entrance.
- Pocket money for drinks, park fee and a gift for the Maasai cultural visit.
- Remember to carry a tip for the porters, waiters and especially tour-guides.
