8 Days - Masai Mara And Serengeti Safari Adventure

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This safari starts with a flight from Nairobi into the Masai Mara, with a bird's eye view of the great migration as the light aircraft flies over the herds as it comes into land. Stay on a private conservancy, with the luxury of limited access to it, ensuring peaceful and serene game spotting. The Masai Mara teems with game all year round. With the benefit of...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Witness 1.8 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle moving en mass across the plains
    • Follow the herds on private, unlimited game drives, with off-road driving and night game drives
    • You decide the pace and length of your drives
    • Game drives are centred solely around your interests with guides that know the area intimately
    • Experience untamed Africa on foot allowing you to notice the smaller creatures of the bush
    • Observe the big cats and other predators skulking on the outskirts of the herds

What's this trip about?

    This safari starts with a flight from Nairobi into the Masai Mara, with a bird's eye view of the great migration as the light aircraft flies over the herds as it comes into land. Stay on a private conservancy, with the luxury of limited access to it, ensuring peaceful and serene game spotting. The Masai Mara teems with game all year round. With the benefit of off road driving, private guide and spotter, you can follow predator/prey interactions from start to finish. Walking safaris in the early morning heighten the senses and give a better perspective on the sheer size of the landscape and animals that you view. Follow the mighty herds into the Serengeti. During the months of July- October and December to May, the great migration is in the North or Southern part of the Serengeti where the grass is lush, sweet and plentiful. This is the time of birthing, where the millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle give birth en mass. Wonder at the beauty of the wobbly foal as it takes its first steps. Be in awe of the ferocity as a predator quickly extinguishes the life of a feeble new-born. Experience both joy and heartache as Africa tells her age-old story of survival.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityNairobi-Kenya
End CityArusha-Tanzania

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 2

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 12

Trip includes

    • Flights from Wilson Airport to Masai Mara, Serengeti and Kilimanjaro
    • Shared road transfers to and from airports
    • 3 nights accommodation in Tented Camp in Masai Mara
    • 4 nights accommodation in Serengeti- Tented Camp
    • All meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner as per itinerary
    • Full bar
    • Unlimited game drives with exclusive use of safari vehicle accompanied by a private guide
    • Off road driving and night drives
    • Guided short walks and full-day walks
    • Laundry
    • All meet and greet services
    • Entrance and conservation fees for all reserves as per itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly from Nairobi to the Masai Mara

From Wilson Airport, Nairobi, board a scheduled light aircraft to the Masai Mara where your guide will be waiting to escort you to the camp, sited above the Mara River, arriving in time for lunch. Settle into your vast elegant marquee, with its bush bathroom overlooki...

Day 2 - 3: Masai Mara

With a private vehicle, unlimited game drives, over the next few days you determine what you want to do and when. You can even change your mind as you go along, you have complete freedom to tailor make the safari to your needs and interests. With picnic breakfasts and...

Day 4: Transfer to the Serengeti

After a final morning game drive or walk, it’s time to head to the airstrip for your flight to the Serengeti. The light aircraft flies to the border between Kenya and Tanzania, where there will be a vehicle to drive you across the border, where normal immigration form...

Day 5 - 7: Explore the Serengeti

Witness the wonder of over 1.8 million wildebeest covering the mighty plains, many heavily pregnant and ready to give birth. In the space of 3 - 4 weeks between three to four thousand calves are born, all ready to stand within minutes. Watch them take their first step...

Day 8: Fly to Kilimanjaro

Wake up early for a final game drive and breakfast before heading to the airstrip to board a flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward travel arrangements.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $6,400
Price per day$800
Last Updated: 10/14/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Vintage wines and champagne
    • Optional activities and all other extras to be settled direct
    • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
    • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
    • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
    • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
    • International flights(From/to home)

Accommodation

Luxury Lodges Tented Camps
Guides
We can arrange French Guide, German Guide and Spanish Guide on Request while on Safari
Cancellation policy
Any cancellation of a reservation must be in writing, either by e-mail or fax, and shall only be effective upon its receipt and acknowledgment. The following cancellation fees will be made for cancellations:

  • More than 45 days prior to trip commencement 30% of tour price.
  • 45 to 30 days prior to trip commencement 50% of tour price.
  • 30 days prior to trip commencement or no show 100% of the total tour price
Travel Insurance
Travelers should have medical insurance, as they will be responsible for all medical expenses they may incur. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly advised. The cost of your safari is an investment which you will want to protect.

Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Health & Safety
Health:Vaccination against cholera and malaria is recommended. Yellow fever vaccination is required for ALL persons from yellow fever endemic countries/regions. Please bring proof of your vaccination in the form of a stamped health card/certificate from your health center in your country of origin. It is advisable to bring anti-malaria pills, better still, to start taking the pills two weeks before arrival, during your stay, and after departure.Medical Facilities:Arusha, Dar es Salaam,have excellent medical facilities. Most camps and lodges have a doctor on call who is experienced common travel related ailments.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Trip ID
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