6-day safari to Basecamp Masai Mara and Leopard Hill

Day 1 Arrive in Nairobi where you will be transferred to Wilson Airport to catch a 45-minute flight to Masai Mara. Your Masai guide will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to our camp in Masai Mara. Basecamp Masai Mara sits on a picturesque bend along the Talek River in one of the most game-rich areas of the Masai Mara Reserve. Enjoy lunch and make plans to settle in for the rest of the afternoon. Your late afternoon will be spent exploring the reserve in 4×4 open land cruisers as you marvel at the area’s wildlife and views. Day 2 You have the option of enjoying morning and afternoon safari activities. Normally our safari activities start at around 6 am – then return mid-morning for lunch and siesta before going out again in the afternoon. The open rolling savannah grassland of the Mara is home to numerous wildlife species including elephant, rhino, lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena, jackal, buffalo, eland, topi, impala, gazelle, warthog and zebra. Wind up your day watching the sunset over Mara plains, with a Basecamp sundowner. At camp, dinner is served in the restaurant, and you will be treated to stories of the bush around the campfire. Day 3 Today you head out on a camp walk, visit some of the community projects supported by Basecamp including the Enjoolata Awareness Center where we invite all guests to an exciting learning experience about the Maasai Culture. The centre houses various facilities including exhibition halls, video editing rooms, a library, the Basecamp Masai Brand workshop all aiming at highlighting the rich blend of the Maasai culture and enhance safari experience for our guests. While here, you are welcome to explore and purchase the products the Maasai Mamas products. Learn about Basecamp’s reforestation project that is intended to re-wild the Mara. We encourage our guests to contribute to offsetting their carbon footprint by planting a tree at a minimal fee. Day 4 Spend your fourth day at leisure partaking in the camp’s activities. After a hearty breakfast join your guide for a bird walking safari. In the afternoon depart to Leopard Hill our newest camp in Mara Naboisho Conservancy. The camp has an adjustable motorized roof, which provides an unhindered view of the African night sky. Enjoy dinner served at your choice of venue and you can end your day storytelling by your private campfire place. Fall asleep to the sounds of an Africa lion roaring or the cry of a lone hyena. Day 5 Wake up at dawn to an array of optional safari activities including morning yoga, early morning and afternoon game drives from the camp as well as short walking safaris, night game drives and sundowners out in the bush. As the camp is situated in a private conservancy the number of camps and vehicles here is strictly limited, offering an exclusive safari experience. During your evening game drive, enjoy the safari ritual of sundowner drinks as the dusk gently deepens around you and the sun sinks slowly over the Mara plains. Day 6 Today is your last day on safari enjoy it as you please. Request a massage as you relax or enjoy some downtime while reading a book as you watch out for exciting sightings straight from the camp, so make use of the binoculars provided. Gather your things before heading for lunch. After lunch say your goodbyes and your guide will drive you to the airstrip. Arrive at the airstrip in time to catch your flight to Nairobi for your international departure and the conclusion of your wonderful safari adventure!