The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is arguably Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary. It is the most famous and most visited game reserve in Kenya. Virtually every type of wildlife can be seen at the Mara. A spectacle worth seeing is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from Serengeti plains across the Tanzania border and the Mara River to reach Maasai Mara grazing fields from late June. The dramatic crossing of the river and the preying on the migrants by predators can be viewed from early July to August. The reserve abounds with bird life since dose to about 452 species have been recorded. Hot air balloon safaris are readily available in this park.
Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara. After breakfast we shall pick you up from your Nairobi Hotel. There after depart for Mara Game reserve, stopping at the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley and Narok town for lunch. Arrive in time for a late afternoon game drive in this park, which is essentially the northern extension of Tanzania's Serengeti National Park as an artificial border only separates the two. Dinner and overnight at the campsite. Day 2: Masai Mara. Early game drive followed by a full game drives within the reserve. The Masai Mara is famous for its black maned lions, elephants and buffalo that make three out of the `big five' though luck is essential for spotting the other two namely pack's animal concentration and abundance is second to none. We will cater for picnic lunch at the hippo pool where with luck you may spot crocodiles basking on the rocks. Numerous plains game including antelopes, wild beast, zebra, Masai giraffe can be seen as well as scavengers like hyena and vulture. Rest of meals and overnight at the campsite. Day 3: Masai Mara - Nairobi. After breakfast and your last game drive, depart the Mara region for Nairobi with lunch en route, arriving in the late afternoon/early afternoon. Member discount: Notes: Price Includes:
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