Safari at a Glance
Safari at a Glance
This journey takes you to the heart of the Masai Mara safari arena. This is the wildebeest migration territory in Kenya. It is home to the big five, several hundred species of birds and hundreds of grass trotting herbivores. During the months of August to October, millions of hoofed mammals trot the grasses of this beautiful plains. The big cats are in plenty, as they hunt or lay ambush on the rocky Kopjes or thorn bushes.
The communities surrounding the Masai Mara game reserve love sharing their cultural richness with the visitors. You will enjoy cultural activities that include traditional dances, art and jewelry, local household chores, making fires, nature walks that also include medicinal identification. The Maasai also adorn beautiful regalia . Adjoining the reserve are community conservancies which also promote conservation. This are privately owned thus making them more open to a variety of activities that can not be done in the game reserve.
Masai Mara is the most visited wildlife game reserve in Kenya. During the peak seasons between July and October, we have the wildebeests migration. Therefore we advise you to book early to avoid disappointment for lack of accommodation at this time. You have a wide variety to choose from. From simple rustic camps, tented camps under canvas, luxury lodges and private houses and villas. Some come with family friendly arrangements to make family vacations fun and pleasant.
Activities in Maasai Mara include game drives, balloon rides over the plains, walking safaris and cultural immersion. For the conservancies it is little varied. Activities for you include night game drives, bird walks, nature walks, horse riding safaris, cycling in the wild, bush picnics and activities with rangers. Depending on your interests, we shall help and advise of the activities that will best suite you. Contact us and let’s enjoy the biodiversity together.
Detailed Safari
Depart Nairobi in the morning for a drive across the Great Rift Valley floor. Arrive in time for a sumptuous lunch at camp. Enjoy a scheduled game drive in the afternoon in search of the great plains wildlife amidst the thorned shrubs, crotons and spectacular acacia and banalities . Enjoy a drink at sunset as the sun sets across the orange horizon.
Spend the days following the paths of the great migration in the reserve. Maasai mara is famed for its big cats also featured in the BBC wild cat diaries. For bird lovers enjoy the sights of land bird and vultures which easily attract you to a kill.
In the evenings enjoy a bonfire and some chilled drinks as you reminisce events of the day. You can also choose to enjoy the plains aboard an optional balloon ride on either of the mornings.
This marks the end of your African safari in Kenya. We drive back to the capital with lunch en route. Later there is a scheduled transfer to the airport for your outbound flight.
Feel inspired? you can always customize this safari to suit your style.
