The Masai Mara Safari
The Masai Mara Safari
The Masai Mara Safari
4 Days Starting in Kisumu, Kenya and ending in Nairobi, Kenya
Visiting: Kisumu, Kisumu City, Kisumu Museum, Dunga Beach, Equator Line, Maasai Mara Truth Safaris, Nairobi
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 36
Age range:
3-85
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Visiting Masai Mara from Western Kenya? This amazing experience lets you immerse in the pristine calmness of Lake Victoria, the world's second-largest lake. A delightful journey that takes you through breathtaking undulating landscape and sceneries, dotted with amazing history, culture and welcoming people. These beautiful servings of delights eventually lead you to The Masai Mara, Kenya's finest and most outstanding wildlife sanctuary. Here, the gentle rolling savannah grassland ensures that game is never out of sight. The climate is gentle, rarely too hot, and well-spread rainfall year-round. The sensation of the great wildebeest migration between July and October is unparalleled. The wildlife is far from being confined within the Reserve boundaries and an even larger area extends beyond the game Reserve. Centuries of close association with the wildlife have resulted in an almost symbiotic relationship where wildlife and Masai people live in peace with one another. The first sight of this game reserve is breathtaking. There is nowhere else on earth to compare with this wildlife marvel. Welcome to the Masai Mara!
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kisumu City
Location: Kisumu, Kisumu City, Kisumu Museum, Dunga Beach, Equator Line
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Ciala Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your warm welcome in Kisumu city, also known as port Florence Kenya’s third-largest city with the third biggest metropolis. It is also the headquarters of Nyanza province. Over the past years, Kisumu city has transformed itself from a mere fishing port to a throbbing business and a tourism hub in the great lakes region.
After breakfast, we will unmask the hidden face of Kisumu. By undertaking a well-curated excursion, we will enable us to see the attractions of amazing Kenya’s only lakeside city. We will begin by visiting the museum where ethnographic exhibits and a display of the dominant Luo tribe, musical instruments and their traditional culture stands out prominently. Kisumu Museum is considered by many to be one of Kenya’s finest collections of artifacts.
We will then proceed to Kisumu Impala Wildlife Sanctuary for a leisurely walk. While here, a harem of impalas enjoy this grazing ground with zebras and hippopotamus that live in the lake. Spread over an area of less than 1sq km, this wildlife sanctuary acts as a holding point for problematic animals like baboons, hyenas, and leopards, which can be seen at a close range.
From the Impala Park, we’ll drive for lunch at Dunga beach followed by a boat ride to get a first-hand experience of the second largest freshwater body in the world, Lake Victoria. After the boat ride, we’ll visit the Dunga Ecotourism boardwalk in the swamp where you can experience some birdlife especially the biome restricted and the papyrus endemics of Lake Victoria. We will later visit the fishing village where you will encounter the local anglers and fishmongers.
From the lakeside, we’ll drive to the imaginary line that splits the earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Maseno, the lush institutional center is located northwest of Kisumu and at an altitude of 1503 meters above sea level. We will be here for some photos and enjoy the scenic backdrop of the rugged volcanic hills of the Kavirondo Rift Valley system. With the equator cutting across Kenya almost in the middle, the sun is directly overhead at noon on the two equinoxes in March and September 21st.
For your information, the most intriguing fact is that areas located on the Earth’s equator have the fastest sunrises and sunsets. Therefore, it’s worth noting that the time it takes the sun to set and rise at the equator point is the fastest on Earth hence the transition from day to night surprisingly, takes only a few minutes. From the equator point, we’ll drive back and settle down for dinner and overnight at the well-appointed Ciala Resort.
Day 2 : Kisumu - Masai Mara Game Resrve
Location: Kisumu, Maasai Mara Truth Safaris
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Ashnil Mara Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Traveling to the premier Masai Mara National Reserve through the lush Western Kenya highlands will be a memorable journey. Our arrival will be in good time for lunch before heading out for an afternoon safari through vast, acacia-dotted plains, driving past throngs of elands, impalas, zebra, and giraffes; and keep an eye out for lions, elephants, and the rest of the African “big five.” In the evening, relax at the camp and enjoy the scenic sounds of the night at the Ashnil Mara Camp.
Day 3 : Full Day Masai Mara
Location: Maasai Mara Truth Safaris
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Ashnil Mara Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we depart for a whole day game drive in the reserve. No trip to Kenya would be complete without this traditional experience. Spanning approximately 3,000 square km, the Masai Mara National Reserve and Greater Mara Concession Areas form the northern section of one of the most astounding animal migrations on the planet. While the region has become busier and busier over the last decade or so, a visit to this stunning area is still well worthwhile. Often seen as in its prime when the migratory herds arrive, from July to November, a visit out of season can be just as rewarding, and that’s the reason the BBC has based themselves here for the last decade or so.
What makes Masai Mara one of the world’s top safari destinations is its abundance of big cats – cheetahs, leopards, and lions – as well as the two million wildebeest, Thomson’s gazelles, and zebra that migrate annually across the vast grasslands in search of water. Watching elephants and giraffes grazing, photographing zebras and wildebeest, and with a little luck, you'll even spot animals feasting on a recent kill. Drive back to the Ashnil Mara Camp for dinner and the night.
Day 4 : Masai Mara - Nairobi
Location: Maasai Mara Truth Safaris, Nairobi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Depart the Masai Mara Game Reserve after breakfast and drive to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon to mark the end of your wildlife safari.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
We advise that you come with your own bottle for refills, to minimize the use of single-use plastic bottles.
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Entrance Fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Subject to availability at the accommodation facility
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Fully Guided
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Game Drives on Safari
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Full Board
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Our trips use safari vans and 4by4 vehicles. We don't include internal flights
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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Tipping and Gratuities
Optional Extras
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Mara Hot Air Baloon Safari
Experience a lifetime chance of enjoying a hot air balloon experience in the Masai Mara. Immerse yourself in a breathtaking aerial adventure of the Masai Mara's endless plains
Check out our Q&As
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Moderately fit is alright.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
No
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3 stars plus
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
36
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
No
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Ksh and USD
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Depends on the accomodation facility chosen
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What is the tipping policy?
Discreet
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We will still depart for the tour with who is available
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Yes- 25Kgs
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change your date and push it forward by months or even by one year
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, please. You need to join at the beginning
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We only pair single travelers who know each other very and are not strangers
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Please check the provided link for more details https://www.theoluokos.com/africa-travel-tips/#1646030146065-90e66ea2-40ee
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, please. We have handpicked accommodation facilities that only confirm our standards in accordance with the global tourism trends and regulations.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been in the market for mover 10 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We are yet to get any though we are signatories of several environmental policies at the global level. We are trusting that we will be accredited in the near future
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a tour dossier that contains all the important details that you need to know in advance.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes. Your booking with us goes a long way to the host communities and in benefiting our environment
Reviews from Travellers on this Tour
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of oluokos signature charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 41 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 32 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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