Enjoy Wildlife Tour in the Masai land. There are lots of animals to see in this world famous national park, located in South Western Kenya. It has a variety of animals including lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, hippos etc.
Safari Highlight
Day 1: Arrival – Masai Mara game reserve. (Driving Distance 280 km/3-4hrs Drive)
Day 2: Masai Mara game reserve.
Day 3: Maasai Cultural Tour- Departure.
DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival – Masai Mara game reserve. (Driving Distance 280 km/3-4hrs Drive)
Our company representative will meet and greet you at the Airport and then depart for the Journey to the famous Masai Land, one of the Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserve, situated in southwest Kenya and Famous for its abundance of lions, the Great Wildebeest Migration and the Maasai people who are well known for their distinctive custom and dress. The Maasai Ecosystem holds one of the highest population of lions in world and this is where over 2 MILLION Wildebeest, Zebra and Thomsons Gazelle migrate annually. Its hosts over 95 species of mammals and 570 recorded species of birds.
The journey will take you between 5-6 hrs; arrive at your lodge with game viewing en-route. With a brilliant opportunity to enjoy the African dish prepared by experienced chief with first touch! Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Safari lodge (Luxury), David Livingstone lodge (mid range), Rhino tourist camp/ Mara sadai camp (Budget) Camping (FB).
Day 2: Masai Mara Game Reserve
After break fast in the morning, go for the game drive which will introduce you to the Mara area. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures. Retire for dinner and overnight as above.
Day 3: Full Day Maasai Cultural Tour
Take an early break in preparation for your Cultural tour to Maasai land/ the Maasai people of East Africa that live in southern Kenya. The Maasai are a semi-nomadic people who lived under a communal land management system. They occupy a total land area of 160,000 square kilometer with a population of approximately one and half million people. Their society in Kenya is comprised of twelve sections “in maasai language, the section is called lloshon” Ildamat, Ilpurko, Ilkeekonyokie, Iloitai, Ilkaputiei, Ilkankere, Isiria, Ilmoitanik, Iloodokilani, Iloitokitoki, Ilmatatapato and Ilwuasinkishu. These people live in kraals arranged in a circular fashion. the fence around the kraal is made of acacia thorns, which prevent lions from attacking the cattle. It is a man’s responsibility to fence the kraal. While women construct the houses and their movement of livestock is based on seasonal rotation. During your Maasai visit you will be able to experience their homestead, labor, and Maasai economy with outsiders and their diet. Afternoon transfer to Nairobi for your Flight.
End of the Tour.
Included in the Tour
- All Park entrance fees and game drives in all parks,
- Boat trip for one hour or a few minutes on Lake Nakuru -that is if it fits the Budget,
- Accommodation on camping Full Board as detailed in the itinerary
- All meals noted in the itinerary. Each day generally includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner buffets consisting of both western and local dishes.
- Transportation in standard game viewing safari vehicle complete with Pop-up roof for easy viewing and photography, every passenger is guaranteed a window seat.
- Your driver/guide speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and Kenyan culture, Visit to masaai Village/ pass by the masai home lands
- Bottled mineral water during game drives, All government taxes, levies, and fees
- All arrival and departure transfer to airports
Not included:
- Domestic and international airfares and departures taxes,Visa entrance to Kenya.
- Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
- Tips and gratuities for hotel, lodge and camp staff and for your driver/guide.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Laundry services.
- Between meal snacks, additional entrance fees to reserves, parks, attractions, and events not included in your itinerary.