The safari takes you directly to Masai Mara, one of Kenya ‘s most visited parks due to it’s abundance in wildlife. You will experience nature at its best especially during the annual migration of wildebeests. This will make your tour to Kenya a really memorable one. Do not forget that the journey takes you through the Great Rift Valley which is famous for its scenic views most notably the escarpment and the numerous lakes which are renowned for their extensive bird species.
DAY 1:NAIROBI – MASAI MARA
Depart from your hotel at 7.30am and drive through the Central Province farmlands before descending into the Great Rift Valley through the spectacular escarpment with scenic views of the valley floor and the extinct volcanoes of Longonot and Suswa. Proceed to Narok for a short break and refuelling. Continue across the Loita Plains past Masai manyattas (nomadic Masai villages) and arrive at Masai Mara Ilkeliani Tented Camp for late lunch. Later at 3.00pm, proceed for a game drive.
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Meal plan – Lunch and dinner<br>
Driving time – 5 to 6 hours<br>
Host camp – Ilkeliani Camp, Masai Mara
DAY 2:MASAI MARA FULL DAY
Carrying picnic lunch, leave the camp at 7.30am and brace yourself for a full day which is spent viewing game across the rich, tree studded savannah grassland and rolling hills. The famous Masai Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game, black maned lion, leopard, cheetah and elephant. Have lunch at Hippo Pool. Proceed with the search of great predators and perhaps even cubs during extensive game runs. Masai Mara is the place where visitors come to follow the great wildebeest migration. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. Masai Mara remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the world. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan – Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Host camp – Ilkeliani Camp, Masai Mara
DAY 3:MASAI MARA – NAIROBI
Start very early in the morning for the last game drive in Masai Mara. This is the best time to view the predators hunt, it’s also the best time to see the sun rise over the African savannah. Return to the camp for breakfast and leave at around 10am for lunch at Narok and thereafter proceeding to Nairobi arriving at 4pm.