4-Day Masai Mara Budget Safari: Wildlife & Culture
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Full Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Welcome to Kenya! Upon your arrival at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), you will be greeted by your guide and driver for a seamless transfer to Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands, a modern hotel nestled in the heart of Nairobi. After check-in, you can unwind in the hotel’s cozy atmosphere or explore the surrounding area at your leisure. Depending on your arrival time, you might visit local craft markets or enjoy a leisurely evening.
Accommodation Option: Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands – a stylish hotel offering modern rooms and top-notch amenities.
Meals: Dinner at the hotel restaurant, offering both local and international dishes.
Day 2: Nairobi to Masai Mara
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve, a scenic 5-6 hour drive through the iconic Great Rift Valley. Along the way, you’ll stop for photos at various scenic viewpoints, including dramatic escarpments and vast savannah landscapes. Upon arrival at Enkorok Mara Camp, your comfortable and authentic tented camp in the heart of the Mara awaits. After lunch, you’ll embark on your first game drive in the reserve, where you’ll witness the region's abundant wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and more. As the sun sets, enjoy dinner and a relaxing evening under the African sky.
Accommodation Option: Enkorok Mara Camp – a cozy and authentic camp offering a true safari experience.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 3: Full Day in Masai Mara
Start your day early with a delicious breakfast, followed by a thrilling full-day game drive in the Masai Mara. Today, you’ll venture deep into the reserve, exploring a variety of habitats where you may encounter predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as elephants, giraffes, and zebras. During the drive, you’ll have the chance to witness the dramatic beauty of the Mara and its diverse wildlife.
To make the most of your day, a picnic lunch box will be provided, so you can enjoy a meal surrounded by nature. After lunch, continue your game drive, exploring new parts of the reserve. Depending on the time of year, you might be lucky enough to witness the Great Migration. As the sun begins to set over the savannah, return to camp for a restful evening and share your adventures with fellow travelers around the campfire.
Accommodation Option: Enkorok Mara Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 4: Masai Mara to Nairobi
On your final day, enjoy one last early morning game drive, taking in the beauty of the Mara and capturing any final photographs of the wildlife. After the game drive, return to camp for breakfast, check out, and begin your drive back to Nairobi. Along the way, you may stop at a local curio shop for souvenirs before reaching Nairobi. Arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon, where you'll be dropped off at JKIA for your onward flight or another location within the city.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Inclusions:
- Transport: Round-trip transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional guide.
- Accommodation: 1 night in Nairobi at Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands or similar (alternative accommodation provided if not available) and 2 nights in Enkorok Mara Camp or similar (alternative accommodation provided if not available).
- Meals: All meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Game Drives: Morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara.
- Park Fees: Entry fees to Masai Mara National Reserve.
- Guided Services: Services of a professional driver-guide.
- Refreshments: Drinking water during the safari.
- Transfers: Pick-up and drop-off from Nairobi hotel or airport.
Exclusions:
- Flights: International and domestic flights.
- Visa Fees: Visa costs (if applicable).
- Personal Expenses: Items like souvenirs, laundry, tips.
- Optional Activities: Hot air balloon safari (extra cost).
- Gratuities: Tips for the guide and camp staff (optional).
Important to Know
- Children aged between 0-2 years are free of charge.
- Children aged 3-12 years pay 50% of the adult rate when sharing the same room with adults
- Children between 3-12 years pay 75% of the adult rate when staying in their separate room from adults
- Children 13 years and above are recognized as adults
