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Overview
This 4-day luxury safari is centered on an immersive experience in the Masai Mara National Reserve, staying at the acclaimed Entim Mara Camp. It's designed for travelers who wish to maximize their wildlife viewing in one of Africa's most iconic parks, enjoying top-tier accommodation, expert guiding, and the flexibility of a private safari.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Ideal for serious wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, couples, and families seeking an in-depth Masai Mara experience with luxury comforts.
- Pace of Travel: Moderate, with three nights in the Mara allowing for extensive exploration without feeling rushed.
- Interests: Focused Big Five viewing, witnessing the Great Migration (seasonal), enjoying prime game drive locations from Entim Camp, and optional activities like hot air ballooning.
- Comfort Level: Luxury, featuring a stay at the highly-rated Entim Mara Camp known for its strategic location and excellent service. Private 4x4 vehicle.
- Focus: A dedicated and high-quality Masai Mara immersion, optimizing wildlife encounters from a premier camp.
Key Tour Highlights
- Prime Masai Mara Location: Stay at Entim Mara Camp, strategically located inside the reserve for exceptional access to wildlife and migration routes.
- Extensive Game Drives: Enjoy multiple days of game viewing in the Masai Mara, known for its high density of predators and plains game.
- Luxury Tented Camp Experience: Indulge in the comfort and service of a top-tier tented camp, blending adventure with luxury.
- Great Migration Focus: Ideal for experiencing the wildebeest migration if traveling between July and October.
- Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari: Opportunity to add a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over the Mara plains (extra cost).
Accommodation Style
Your accommodation will be at Entim Mara Camp, a luxury tented camp located inside the Masai Mara National Reserve. Known for its intimate atmosphere, excellent guiding, gourmet meals, and strategic position close to the Mara River, Entim offers an authentic and luxurious safari experience, putting you right in the heart of the action.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Masai Mara National Reserve: The sole focus of this tour, offering unparalleled wildlife viewing including lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal).
- Mara River: Key area for game viewing, especially during the migration.
- Great Rift Valley Viewpoint: Scenic stop during the drive from Nairobi.
Itinerary
Your dedicated local driver/guide will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). After a safari briefing, commence your drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve. The journey includes a scenic stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Arrive at Entim Mara Camp, located inside the reserve, in time for lunch and check-in. In the late afternoon, embark on your first thrilling game drive in this renowned wildlife haven. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner, Non-alcoholic drinks)
Accommodation: Entim Mara Camp.
After an early breakfast, dedicate the entire day to game viewing within the Masai Mara. You can opt for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch to maximize your time in the reserve. Traverse the plains in search of the Big Five and other fascinating wildlife. The Mara is known for its high concentration of predators and the spectacular Great Migration (July-October). Your experienced local guide will enhance your sightings with their knowledge. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the Mara River, watching for hippos and crocodiles. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Entim Mara Camp.
Today offers another full day of wildlife viewing with flexible options. You can choose between morning and afternoon game drives, allowing for some relaxation time at the camp, or opt for another full-day excursion. Discuss your preferences with your guide. This is also an excellent opportunity to consider an optional hot air balloon safari at dawn (extra cost, pre-booking recommended) for a unique perspective of the Mara. (Meals: All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks)
Accommodation: Entim Mara Camp.
Enjoy a final leisurely breakfast at Entim Mara Camp. Afterwards, your driver/guide will assist with check-out and you will begin your journey back to Nairobi. En route, your guide may point out sights like the Mount Longonot volcano. Arrive in Nairobi in time for lunch. After lunch, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) for your departure flight or to your Nairobi hotel. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Drinking water)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour).
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Activities (as written in the itinerary)
- Entry fee
- Taxes
- A bottle of drinking water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas