4 days – Masai Mara and Masaai Culture Kenya

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4 days
Private Safari
Nairobi - Nairobi
Kenya
Min Age : N/A
Tour Details

This short trip is perfect for those wanting a deeper understanding of the Masaai tribe followed by a safari to the Masai Mara. It can also be the perfect add on to your Tanzanian or Uganda holiday.

What to expect? In general, there are Maasai community guides accompanying each group throughout the day, customizing the daily program to be sure they have as much or little activity as they wish, and if there are any local ceremonies or events taking place we bring them along for that. You will be considered as a part of the community when you are with the Maasai Clan of Maji Moto. It’s a very special and beautiful experience. 

Under the guidance of your own private guide / driver you continue to enjoy endless game drives exploring the national park, looking for the Big 5 and other animals. In consultation with the guide you determine what time you want to start the day and what time you like to return to the lodge.

Comfort and service in the wild
African Travels takes the view that your accommodations are just as important as the safari itself. That is why we make sure that the accommodation we book for you is of excellent standard. Virtually all accommodations are built according to the same principle, in a central location, with a partly open restaurant surrounded by a varying number of guest rooms sleeping two or more people. Each room has its own bathroom facilities. What they all share in common is the incomparable, unique safari atmosphere. The rooms are decorated with natural materials and colours, with romantic mosquito nets draped over large beds with soft and comfortable duvets and lovely crisp linens. Imagine watching the sun set over the breathtaking landscape, or chatting by the fire al fresco, under the stars. These memories will last you a lifetime. At night, you will sleep like a baby, and if you don’t, you can listen to the orchestra of the wilderness. Can you hear the elephants, the lions or the hyenas? Dinner and breakfast offer a wide choice of African and western dishes, usually served as a buffet. More and more accommodations feature swimming pools..

Seedball project
We contribute as standard to the Seedball project in Kenya. As a traveler you may scatter native seeds during your journey to promote reforestation.

Optional beach extension
Kenya has one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. White sandy beach, clear blue sea. On request we add a beach service in a small-scale resort, boutique hotel, budget hostel or private villa. Ask us about the possibilities!

Optional excursions
Extra excursions such as a hot air balloon safari, a visit to Sheldricks Elephant orphanage, bicycle tours, volunteer work, cooking class, etc. can be added to the travel program on request!

  • This is a customized trip. Additional overnight stays, upgrades and route changes are possible on request!
  • The detailed day description is added to the itinerary after confirmation
  • Tip: zoom in on the map to explore all other highlights
  • After confirmation, the traveler receives a login code for the travelApp that is also accessible offline, a route description and PDF of the travel description
  • We use the own content of the lodges. Unfortunately, our translation is overwritten when an update has taken place. If there are any uncertainties, please let us know

Departure & Return Location

Nairobi – Nairobi

Departure Time

Early morning on day 1 of itinerary

Price Includes

  • Accommodation and meals as stipulated in the itinerary.
  • Transport in a chauffeur driven minivan with pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography.
  • Services of an English or German-speaking driver-guide.
  • Game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Guaranteed window seat in the vehicle (unless specified by agent).
  • All Government taxes and levies.
  • All meet and greet services.
  • All arrival and departure transfers.
  • 24 hours emergency support
  • On safari accessories in the vehicle: - First-aid kit, wildlife books, beanbags for easy photography, and a pair of binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.
  • Two-way long-range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle.
  • Reservation and handling fees
  • Coverage by Guarantee Fund
  • Seedballs to spread during your trip

Price Excludes

  • Flights
  • Visas and insurance
  • All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc.
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s)
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Upgrade to Land Cruiser (price upon request)
  • Supplement drop-off in Mombasa
  • Upgrade to 4* accommodation
  • Holiday supplements over Easter, Christmas and New Year.
  • Laundry services.
  • Any other item(s) and activities not included in our itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1Loita Hills

Pick up upon arrival in the morning and drive to Maji Moto Maasai Village. Maji Moto Maasai Cultural Camp spans the foot of the Loita Hills, a 1.5 hour drive from the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The land is in the path of animal migration from the unfenced areas of Maasai Mara and surrounding conservancies. The location allows for energetic trekking in the hills and plains, peaceful relaxation, as well as driving safaris in Maasai Mara.
All activities shown on the price sheet are included, as time permits and according to each guest’s level of interest and fitness
• walks in the hills with Maasai warriors to learn about traditional life
• warrior training with spears, arrows, club throwing
• women’s village visit to manyatta homes to see local traditional life, including early morning cow milking if interested
• Beadworking with the young women in the village
• campfire with the Maasai warriors,
• visit to the hot spring and community projects such as our school and tree nursery, farm, beekeeping, and more
• Spiritual blessings, called Emayan.
• Photography is welcomed, with opportunities for authentic photos of Maasai people, culture, and surrounding nature.
In general, there are Maasai community members/guides accompanying each group throughout the day, customizing the daily program to be sure they have as much or little activity as they wish, and if there are any local ceremonies or events taking place we bring them along for that. You will be considered as a part of the community when you are with the Maasai Clan of Maji Moto. Dinner and overnight at Maji Moto Camp or similar if not available

Day 2Masai Mara Game Reserve

Today we continue the safari to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, so named to mean the “spotted plains” in Maa language. This is home to the greatest concentration of large mammals and is widely recognized as Africa’s ultimate wildlife reserve. The park is the northern extension to the vast Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, famous for its annual migration of wildebeest. Transfer to the lodge with a game driver en route and after check-in enjoy hot lunch. Later in the evening enjoy a game viewing drive in this spectacular place of breathtaking sceneries, never-ending plains and the most abundant variety of wildlife remaining anywhere in the world. The landscape is made up of rolling savannahs dotted with patchy shrubs and bush thickets. All meals and overnight at AA lodge Mara or similar.

Day 3Masai Mara Game Reserve

During your stay, you have the opportunity to explore this great reserve in depth. You may see elephant, giraffe, prides of lion, and thousands of impala, topi, grants and Thomson’s gazelle. Birds are prolific including immigrants, 450 bird species have been recorded among them 57 birds of prey. The Mara is the scene of annual migration of millions of wildebeest up from the Serengeti plains in search of water and grasses. While in Mara, you will have the option to float above the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem on board a hot air balloon followed by a gourmet champagne breakfast. (Options at an extra cost). All meals and overnight at AA Mara or similar if fully booked

Day 4Nairobi - End of itinerary

Wake up to an early breakfast before departing for the drive to Nairobi with drop off at the airport for outbound flight or beach holiday. Any activities and meals on extra cost.

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