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Masai Mara Walk

3 Days | Travel to Kenya and experience a walk through the Masai Mara.

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3 reviews

3 days

Start

Nairobi, Kenya

Finish

Nairobi, Kenya

Trip Code

YGAE

Min Age

Trip Size

1 - null

Physical Rating

Meals

2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Transport

Minibus, 4x4 vehicle

From £1,068(3 days)

Trip Informations

Travel to Kenya and explore the Masai Mara with an expert guide. Take a guided walk to visit a Maasai homestead, and spot Africa's famed wildlife from safari vehicles through the reserve. Camp in a tented lodge and be lulled to sleep by the sounds of Africa. This is a great short break for those with limited time, looking for a real African experience.

Why you’ll love this trip

Stay in a tented lodge on the edge of the Masai Mara Game Reserve

Take game drives through the Masai Mara to search out the Big Five

Travel across the Great Rift Valley

Meet Kenya's Maasai people tending their herds on a guided walk

Is this trip right for you?

This itinerary starts and finishes in Nairobi and includes two long drives.

On Short Breaks, you maintain a good level of independence and freedom, with the added bonus of having the details sorted out for you. You’ll have lots of free time and you won’t be accompanied by a Trip Leader. This means that all included activities and tours will be run by different local Tuuur partners, and these may operate independently from each other. The included activities and transfers will operate on a join-in basis, which means that you could have your Adventure all to yourself, or others may join you along the way. If you would prefer to travel in a group with a dedicated Trip Leader, just get in touch with your booking agent and they will take you through some alternatives.

Itinerary

DAY 1
Day 1 • Nairobi / Masai Mara National Reserve
Jambo! Welcome to Kenya. You are required to be at the reception of the Kenya Comfort Hotel Suites by 7:30am for a brief pre-departure meeting. Your Driver Guide will leave a note at reception telling you where this important meeting will take place. Please ask a member of reception for this information.Travel west, crossing the floor of the Great Rift Valley and traversing the escarpment before reaching the town of Narok in the land of the Masai. As we near this area we are likely to see many colourfully dressed Masai tribes people tending to their herds of cattle. You'll have the opportunity to grab some lunch in Narok. Then head to your lodge, which is located across the river from the Masai Mara Park (250 km, approx 6 hours).
Accommodation
Permanent tented camp (1 night)
Meals
Dinner
Included activities
Masai Mara Walk
Special information
While brazen crime is thankfully fairly uncommon in Nairobi, petty theft unfortunately is not and recently arrived visitors to the capital can often make for tempting targets.
DAY 2
Day 2 • Masai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast, and armed with packed lunch, we drive to the Mara ( approx. 15mins ). A huge area of woodlands and open plains backed by the striking Esoit Oloololo Escarpment, the Masai Mara is home to all of the Big Five. Keep an eye out for prides of lions, herds of elephants and, if you are lucky, a stealthy cheetah or leopard. During the migration (Mid July to the end of September ) this area can be flooded by over a million wildebeest on their annual migration. Explore this diverse environment and view a multitude of wildlife. Spend an entire day on a wildlife spotting quest in the reserve.
Accommodation
Permanent tented camp (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Masai Mara Full Day Game Drive
Optional activities
Masai Mara National Reserve - Balloon ride (from price) - USD470
Special information
An optional balloon ride over the Mara at sunrise is offered as a pre-booked service, which guarantees you a place. If you would rather wait and try to get a better price by booking this locally on the ground, you are welcome to—but keep in mind that this is a popular activity, and places are limited.
You'll be picked up before dawn and taken to the launch site for a safety briefing with your pilot. As the sun rises, you'll drift through the sky, sometimes floating at tree level, offering incredible photo opportunities. At other times, you'll soar higher, taking in sweeping views of the vast plains and the early morning movements of the wildlife below. After landing, enjoy a bush breakfast before returning to camp to rejoin your group.
DAY 3
Day 3 • Day 3 Masai Mara National Reserve/Nairobi
Leave the magnificent Mara area behind and drive back to Nairobi (250 km, approx 6 hours) where the safari ends on arrival - usually around 3pm.
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Nairobi - Bomas of Kenya - USD12
Nairobi - Carnivore Restaurant - KES3600
Nairobi - Karen Blixen museum - USD14

Inclusions

Meals

2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Transport

Minibus, 4x4 vehicle

Activities

Masai Mara Walk

Masai Mara Full Day Game Drive

Optional activities

Masai Mara National Reserve - Balloon ride (from price) - USD470

Nairobi - Bomas of Kenya - USD12

Nairobi - Carnivore Restaurant - KES3600

Nairobi - Karen Blixen museum - USD14

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Important notes

1. This trip starts in Nairobi / Masai Mara National Reserve on Day 1 at 7.30am. This allows time after the welcome meeting to explore Nairobi / Masai Mara National Reserve. This trip finishes upon arrival in Day 3 Masai Mara National Reserve/Nairobi on Day 3. Please do not book any flights until after 4pm this afternoon.

Reviews (3)

5 stars

Emma

Jul 17, 2024

Really well organised short trip if you want to do safari whilst in Kenya at a good price. Very well organised, responsible company, thoroughly enjoyed the trip! Tim was a great guide to have too!

Akwetee

Apr 06, 2024

Our guide on the safari was excellent! He knew many facts about the animals and could explain their behavior. Also he was great at explaining Kenyan culture!

Kari

Apr 05, 2024

Fascinating people, beautiful landscapes, amazing animals... Masaai Mara has it all & our guide Wakari brought it all together. We really got out there on the Mara, but felt safe the whole time & had a once in a lifetime experience.