The Masai Mara National Reserve, situated in southwestern Kenya, bordering Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, is a globally renowned wildlife sanctuary. Spanning 1,510 square kilometers of rolling savannah plains, the “Mara” (meaning “spotted” in Maasai) is characterized by its iconic acacia trees and diverse ecosystems.

Wildlife

The Masai Mara is famed for its exceptional biodiversity and is a prime location to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, a spectacular annual event involving over a million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras traversing the Mara River.

The reserve is also home to the “Big Five”: lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo, along with other significant wildlife populations including cheetahs, giraffes, various antelope species, and over 570 recorded bird species.

Activities

Visitors to the Masai Mara can engage in various activities:

  • Game Drives: The primary way to explore the reserve’s vast landscapes and wildlife.
  • Hot Air Balloon Safaris: Offering breathtaking aerial views at dawn.
  • Cultural Visits: To Maasai villages for insights into their traditions.
  • Nature Walks: Providing a closer connection with the environment.
  • Bush Meals: Enjoying dining experiences in the heart of the wilderness.

Greater Masai Mara Ecosystem

The protected area extends beyond the national reserve to include community-managed conservancies, which play a vital role in conservation and offer more exclusive wildlife encounters.

The Masai Mara remains a premier safari destination in East Africa, promising unparalleled wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural experiences.

DAY 1: NAIROBI-MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

Depart from Nairobi via the floor of the Great Rift Valley and have the first stop over at the famous view point to have the scenic view of the rifts then proceed to Narok town to freshen up then finally to the camp (Miti Mingi Eco Camp) for hot lunch. After 30 minutes of rest have an evening tracking of game of about 2-3 hours then dinner and overnight at the camp.

DAY 2: MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE FULL DAY.

Have breakfast at the camp then set out for the morning game drive before 8:00Am till 5:00Pm and then have picnic lunch. Maasai Mara is unique in its ways and is covered with savannah grassland on rolling hills which is scenic view. It also has a good track network which allows for close proximity of wildlife and nice photograph captures. Picnic lunch will be at the hippo’s pool. Continue with the game drive till sunset. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

DAY 3: MAASAI MARA- LAKE NAKURU.

Have breakfast and proceed for an optional activity of visit to Masai village. The village will give you an opportunity to experience the Masai culture that has been preserved for years. At the village you will only pay $10 per person paid directly at the village.  Before 9:00Am get back to the camp and have a full breakfast then proceed to Nakuru while having your lunch enroute. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of mount Longonot and Lake Naivasha and even enjoy an optional fun activity of boat riding. Then finally proceed to Nakuru. Diner and overnight at City Max hotel.

DAY 4: LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK-AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK.

Have breakfast at the hotel then leave for the game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park known for its variety of birds including the flamingoes. Enjoy the view of hippos, buffaloes and crocodiles at Baboon cliff then later have your lunch enroute to Amboseli National Park. Check in at Kimana camp for dinner and overnight.

DAY 5: AMBOSELI WHOLE DAY

Have pre-breakfast then have an early morning game drive in Amboseli game drive and enjoy the close proximity of animal viewing especially the amazing elephant size and their matriarchs (old female elephant leaders) and the variety of birds found in the park. Have picnic breakfast and lunch then dinner and overnight at the camp.

DAY 6: AMBOSELI- NAMANGA BORDER – ARUSHA.

Have pre-breakfast then set out for the early game drive at 6:30Am in the swampy park and enjoy variety of herbivores wallowing in the muddy swamps like the hippos and the large elephants and their cubs and variety of other wildlife. Return and have full breakfast at the camp then check out from the camp and drive to Namanga border where you will catch a shuttle bus to Arusha. Upon arrival meet our driver who will transfer you to Arusha Hotel booked bed and breakfast.

DAY 7: ARUSHA – LAKE MANYARA.

Breakfast at the hotel the meet our driver for a transfer to the office from where we will leave for Lake Manyara national park. Arrive at the park by 1000am, with picnic lunches proceed for a game drive in search of the wildlife and he flamingos that inhabit in this national park. Lake Manyara is famous for the tree climbing lions and the flocks of Flamingos. Later in the evening leave Lake Manyara and drive to Panaroma Camp where dinner will be served followed by overnight.

DAY 8: LAKE MANYARA – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK.

Breakfast will be served, check out and leave Panaroma camp- for Serengeti area, a 4hours drive arrive at the main gate for registration and afternoon game drive. You will have at least 6 hours game drive before proceeding to Central Serengeti at Seronera camp where dinner and overnight will be served. Serengeti is really wide and we choose to stay at Central; so that we can access the area with largest animal concentration during the game drive.

DAY 9: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – NGORONGORO CRATER.

Early breakfast at the camp then leave with picnic lunches for a t least 6 hour Game drive within Serengeti National park. Here you will tracker the wildebeest, Zebras, Giraffes, Lions, Lioness, black rhino, Cheetah, Leopard, Hyena, Bushbuck, lesser kudu, wild dog, Kongoni, impala, grant’s gazelle, black backed jackal, Mongoose, Olive baboons, Vervet Monkeys among other animals are found here and you will be lucky to some of them. By noon leave the park with a stopover at Olduvai Gorge at extra cost of usd $35 per person. By evening arrive at the conservancy area where you will have dinner and overnight at Simba camp.

DAY 10: NGORONGORO CRATER – ARUSHA TOWN.

Breakfast at the camp, then leave for a game drive within the ngorongoro crater where you will be able to descend with a game drive with the view of Common Lions, African Elephants, Black Rhino, blue wildebeest, Leopard, Cheetah, Hyena. Wild dog, Grant’s Zebras, African buffalo and Hippopotamus at the crater rim. Have the picnic lunch at the crater rim then start ascending to the main gate, exit the crater after the 6 hours and drive to Arusha where you will be dropped at your Arusha Hotel.

DAY 11: DEPARTURE.

After breakfast check out and either be transferred to Arusha airport or catch a shuttle bus back to Nairobi. If you return to Nairobi you will meet our staff share your experience and be dropped at your Nairobi Hotel or airport to catch a flight back home or to other destination.

  LOW SEASON

    FROM 1ST JANUARY – 31ST JUNE

               USD. $1770 per person
                    HIGH SEASON

   FROM 1ST JULY – 31ST DECEMBER

               USD. $1990per person
  • Transport in safari van with hatch roof
  • Pick up from the Airport
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • All meals (B L D)
  • Services of our Professional Guide/Driver
  • All park entrance fees
  • All game drives
  • Statutory taxes
  • Personal Insurance
  • Single supplement occupancy.
  • Items of personal nature
  • Alcoholic & Soft drinks like Soda
  • Maasai Village
  • Balloon safaris
  • Visa
  • Tips

Cost of Safari

The cost of this safari will vary depending on date of travel, type of accommodation, transport mode and number of people on the safari.

Please contact us on email info@ndurumosafaris.com or phone +254 797 409 060 and we shall get back to you within the shortest time possible.

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