Safari Sun and Sand Maasai Mara Edition
Safari Sun and Sand Maasai Mara Edition
Safari Sun and Sand Maasai Mara Edition
8 Days Starting in Nairobi and ending in Maasai Mara
Visiting: Nairobi, Great Rift Valley, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Balloon Safaris Limited, Sundowners, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli National Park, Diani Beach, Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MTT10010
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 50
Physical rating:
Medium, Low
Age range:
3-84
Special diets catered:
All meals on request
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Activities:
4WD, Dolphin Watching, Hot Air Ballooning, Snorkeling, Walking
Tour Overview
This safari experience will take you to the best Kenyan Scenes highlighting the best of attractions. Starting from Maasai Mara, home to the best safari experience also the best place to watch the gnu migration. Naivasha offers the best lakeside experience. You may engage cycling in the wild as you travel to the geothermal spa for a therapeutic dip. In Amboseli, enjoy wildlife in the backdrop of Mt. Kilimanajaro. Upon arrival in Diani, you will enjoy the best water sports in the Indian Ocean including, snorkelling and if lucky swimming with dolphins
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi To Maasai Mara
Location: Nairobi, Great Rift Valley
Accommodation: Camp, Luxury Tented
Accommodation Name: Ashnil Mara Safari Camp
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
On arrival, you will be met by our representative who will brief you of your holiday before you commence on your journey to the Maasai Mara. Pass through the Great Rift Valley where you have a stop-over to view the land formations as a result of the folding. We have several lakes, mountains and other land form’s present in the Rift Valley. Proceed with your onward journey to the Lodge. Arrive in time for lunch, refresh and proceed for anafternoon game drive.
Enjoy the African sunset over the savannah before you return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Maasai Mara Excursion – Hot Air Balloon And Sundowner
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Balloon Safaris Limited, Sundowners
Accommodation: Camp, Ashnil Mara Safari
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will be picked up very early in the morning for the Hot Air balloon experience. Join the rest of the people you will be enjoying the ride with and off you go for your 4 hour ride over the sprawling Maasai Mara. You will later descend and enjoy some breakfast with bubbly before you are returned back to your lodge. You will refresh and
enjoy some lunch then later in the afternoon depart for a game drive in the park.
In the evening, pass through the Maasai Cultural Village and get to experience the Maa Culture first hand. Return
back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay
Day 3: Maasai Mara To Naivasha
Location: Lake Naivasha, Lake Naivasha
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy your early morning breakfast before you depart for a game drive as you exit the park and commence your
onward journey towards Naivasha.
You will get to have an up close view of Mt Longonot which came about as a result of folding and it’s popular with hikes to the top when on a clear day. Arrival at your hotel in time for lunch.
Proceed with check in, freshen up and depart for Hell’s Gate National Park, where the geothermal spa is stationed.
Hell’s Gate is one of the few parks where you can actually cycle as you watch the wildlife in the area. There is a gorge that is a favorite for hikers and lover’s landscapes as when you go through you are able to see the features formed in the area due to water and the sulfur present.
Enjoy the spa pool for a few hours before we depart for the Lake Side to enjoy a sunset boat ride. Return back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay
Day 4: Lake Naivasha To Amboseli
Location: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation Name: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge:
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will then depart for Amboseli National Park, where you will be staying at Ol Tukai Lodge. Depending on arrival time, you will proceed for check-in then freshen up before we depart for an afternoon game drive.
Here, you will get the opportunity to enjoy the Kenyan wildlife, birds and plants. Arrive at the Lodge in-time for lunch and then check into the hotel.
You will then have an afternoon game drive at the park get to sight game and birdlife.
Later be transferred to the lodge in time for dinner and where you will observe the elephants from the view point of the lodge. Overnight stay at the park.
Day 5 : Amboseli National Park To Diani
Location: Diani Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Southern Palms Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning you will check out of the Hotel, have breakfast and then proceed the coast for a three day stay at the coast.
The adventure will commence at Fort Jesus were you will learn not only the history of Mombasa but also the architectural prowess of the Portuguese in designing and building martial structures that are based on Renaissance era values of proportions and geometrical elements.
Later in the day you will visit Haller Park Sanctuary then later we will head to the resort where you will check in
and relax and enjoy the coastal breeze by the beach. (Time permiting)
Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6 : Kisite Mpunguti Marine Reserve
Location: Diani Beach, Diani Beach, Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Southern Palms Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a wonderful night, you will depart for Shimoni where you will be received by our local guide who will brief you on the day's activities that include snorkeling and dolphin watching*.
After enjoying the myriad of sea life, you will then be transferred to Wasini Island for lunch and possibly enjoy a village tour of the small island.
Later you will be transferred to your resort for relaxation and an overnight stay.
Enjoy the sun as it sets over the Lake.
Return back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7 : Full Day Relaxation
Location: Diani Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Southern Palms Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy this day at own leisure.
Day 8 : Diani To Nairobi
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
Meals Included: Breakfast
On this final day, we will bid farewell to the Coastal Living and head back to Nairobi.
You will be transferred to the Airport to catch your flight to Nairobi so as to connect to your onward flight home
Road option is also available but its 8 - 10 hours’ drive depending on traffic patterns. Therefore it is advisable to fly.
Cost is included in the package
At the end we bid you farewell and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
Night 1 & 2– Ashnil Mara Safari Camp: http://www.ashnilhotels.com/ashnil-mara/ Night 3 – Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge: http://www.sopalodges.com/lake-naivasha-sopalodge/overview Night 4 – Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge: http://www.serenahotels.com/serenaamboseli/default-en.html Night 5, 6 & 7 – Southern Palms Beach Resort: http://www.southernpalmskenya.com/
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
One way flight Diani - Nairobi on the last day
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Drinks with Meals
Accommodation in Maasai Mara, Naivasha and Amboseli (Meals on Full Board In Diani, meals are included plus selected beverage (Alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are included.
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Entrance Fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Game Drives on Safari
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Meals – Full Board
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
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Country Entry Visas
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No limite
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The travelling group will have to cover the coast of the reminder
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