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Overview
This 4-day luxury safari is meticulously designed for an in-depth exploration of the Masai Mara National Reserve, featuring a stay at the highly-regarded Entim Mara Camp. It caters to travelers desiring to maximize their wildlife encounters in one of Africa's most iconic parks, while enjoying top-tier accommodation, expert guiding, and the personalized experience of a private safari.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Highly recommended for avid wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, couples, and families seeking a profound Masai Mara experience with luxury comforts.
- Pace of Travel: Moderate, with three nights based in the Mara, allowing for comprehensive exploration without feeling rushed.
- Interests: Focused on Big Five viewing, witnessing the Great Migration (seasonal), benefiting from Entim Camp's prime game drive locations, and the option for activities like hot air ballooning.
- Comfort Level: Luxury, highlighted by a stay at the esteemed Entim Mara Camp, known for its strategic location and exceptional service, complemented by a private 4x4 vehicle.
- Focus: A dedicated and high-quality immersion into the Masai Mara, optimizing wildlife sightings from a premier camp.
Key Tour Highlights
- Prime Masai Mara Location: Stay at Entim Mara Camp, strategically positioned within the reserve for outstanding access to wildlife and migration pathways.
- Extensive Game Drives: Enjoy multiple days of game viewing in the Masai Mara, celebrated for its high density of predators and diverse plains game.
- Luxury Tented Camp Experience: Indulge in the comfort and personalized service of a top-tier tented camp that seamlessly blends adventure with luxury.
- Great Migration Focus: Perfectly suited for experiencing the wildebeest migration if your travel falls between July and October.
- Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari: An opportunity to enhance your safari with a breathtaking hot air balloon flight over the Mara plains (available at an additional cost).
Accommodation Style
Your accommodation will be at Entim Mara Camp, a luxury tented camp situated inside the Masai Mara National Reserve. Renowned for its intimate setting, excellent guiding, gourmet cuisine, and strategic proximity to the Mara River, Entim offers an authentic and luxurious safari experience, placing you at the epicenter of the wildlife action.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Masai Mara National Reserve: The exclusive focus of this tour, providing unparalleled wildlife viewing, including lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal).
- Mara River: A crucial area for game viewing, especially significant during the migration period.
- Great Rift Valley Viewpoint: A scenic stop during the drive from Nairobi, offering panoramic views.
Itinerary
Your dedicated local driver/guide will collect you from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Following a safari briefing, you'll begin your drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve. The journey includes a picturesque stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Arrive at Entim Mara Camp, located within the reserve, in time for lunch and check-in. In the late afternoon, embark on your first thrilling game drive in this renowned wildlife sanctuary. (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 choose 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 enrich your sightings with their extensive knowledge. Enjoy your picnic lunch by the Mara River, observing hippos and crocodiles. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Entim Mara Camp.
Today offers another full day of wildlife viewing with flexible arrangements. 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 (additional cost, pre-booking recommended) for a unique aerial perspective of the Mara plains. (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 commence your journey back to Nairobi. En route, your guide may highlight points of interest, such as the Mount Longonot volcano. Arrive in Nairobi in time for lunch. Following 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