04 Day Experience the Wild Masai Mara
Trip Summary
Day | Accommodation | Room Type and Basis |
Day 1 – 2 | Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages (1 Night) in Nairobi | B&B |
Day 2 – 4 | Karen Blixen Camp (2 Nights) in Mara North Conservancy | AI |
Day 4 | End of Itinerary | B&B |
Key
B&B: Bed and Breakfast |
Daily Information
Day 1: Nairobi
Situated along the Nairobi River in beautiful Kenya, the capital of Nairobi is East Africa’s most cosmopolitan city. It serves as an excellent starting point for African safari trips around Kenya. Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a vibrant and exciting place to be. There are some fascinating attractions: its cafe culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum and most notably, just 20 minutes from the city centre, wild lions and buffalo roam in the world’s only urban game reserve. Make sure you pay a visit to the elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for a once in a lifetime experience.
| Day Notes
You will be met on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by our representative and transferred to Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages for an overnight on Bed and breakfast basis.
Overnight: Karen Blixen Coffee Garden (Meals include: Breakfast,)
The reception at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages, Ltd. is the Historic Swedo House which was the original hunting lodge/farmhouse, built between 1906 and 1908. It is located approximately half a mile from the Karen Blixen Museum (Bogani House from the film “Out of Africa”) and is a 30-minute drive from downtown Nairobi.
The luxury hotel cottages were built in 2001, and are adjacent to the Karen Golf and Country Club where guests can enjoy a host of leisure activities, including golf, tennis, and squash. A host of other amenities such as shops, restaurants, and financial services can all be found nearby, within the Karen suburb.
The Coffee Garden sits on 5 acres of land with large hundred-year-old trees, beautiful gardens and a pool, and hundreds of different varieties of blooming flowers, and a large population of birds. The historic Grogan/MacMillan Manor House is an additional historic feature that was moved brick by brick from downtown Nairobi to the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden in 2008 to save it from demolition. It is now used for special occasions and dining.
| Basis
B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Day 2: Mara North Conservancy
Situated in southwest Kenya, the Mara North Conservancy is a beautiful private wilderness area spanning more than 30 000 hectares. It is home to a spectacular array of plants, reptiles, birds and mammals; including elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and large concentrations of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and other migratory wildlife. Leopard Gorge, in the heart of the conservancy, is famous as the setting of countless BBC Big Cat Diaries and National Geographic documentaries. Neighbouring the well-known Maasai Mara National Reserve, this conservancy is vital for sustaining the famous Serengeti wildebeest migrations as well as the endangered African wild dog and black rhino.
| Day Notes
After breakfast your driver guide will transfer you to Wilson Airport for your morning flight to Masai Mara game conservation area. On arrival at the airstrip, our professional guide will pick you up, enjoy a game drive enroute as you head to the camp arriving in time for lunch and check in. Later in the afternoon, enjoy an enthralling game-viewing drive, spotting lions, cheetahs and other spectacular predators till late evening. Dinner and overnight will be at Karen Blixen Tented Camp
Karen Blixen Camp, Mara North, Masai Mara is permanent luxury tented Camp located in the exclusive Mara North Conservancy, Masai Mara. The Camp has 22 ensuite luxury tents each strategically placed on the bank of the famous Mara River facing an open natural habitat inhabited by many species of animals.
A Four-to-Five-star Camp set on the controlled and well managed Mara North Conservancy where game viewing quality is guaranteed.
The Camp gives a feeling of the early 1920’s era with beautiful and comfortable furniture. You will find that Karen Blixen Camp is a step back in time with the luxury of today. The Camp is accessible by both Road and Air.
| Basis
AI: All Inclusive – Bed and All Meals
Day 3: Mara North Conservancy
| Day Notes
After breakfast, proceed on a morning game drive to the world-renowned Leopard Gorge made famous by the BBC Big Cat Diary. Before or after lunch, there is time for a camp eco-walk, a swim, armchair game-viewing with drinks or why not book a spa treatment or a visit to our Maasai Manyatta? In the evening enjoy a night game drive in Mara North Conservancy.
Alternatively enjoy a balloon flight over the Mara Plains at an extra cost
| Basis
AI: All Inclusive – Bed and All Meals
Day 4: End of Itinerary
| Day Notes
After breakfast transfer to the nearest airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi – Kenya’s colourful capital city. On arrival at Wilson airport proceed on last minute shopping and lunch will be within the serenity of Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens. Later transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your onward flight back home or proceed with an optional extension to Diani/Zanzibar/Uganda/Rwanda/Tanzania – Please consult your planner for further information
| Basis
B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Transport
Flights | ||
Date & Time | Route | Flight |
Day 2 | Depart: Wilson Airport [WIL] | Scheduled Flight |
Day 2 | Arrive: Karen Blixen Camp | |
Day 4 | Depart: Karen Blixen Camp | Scheduled Flight |
Day 4 | Arrive: Wilson Airport [WIL] | |
Transfers | ||
Date & Time | Route | Vehicle |
Day 1 | Pick Up: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] | Transfer |
Day 1 | Drop Off: Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages | |
Day 2 | Pick Up: Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages | Transfer |
Day 2 | Drop Off: Wilson Airport [WIL] | |
Day 4 | Pick Up: Wilson Airport [WIL] | Transfer |
Day 4 | Drop Off: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] |
04 Days Masai Mara Wild
Cost Based on per person sharing in $
Dates | Number of Adults | Supplements | ||||||||||
FROM | TO | 02 Pax | 04 Pax | 06 Pax | Child+02 Adults | Child own Rm | Triple Reduction | Single Supp | ||||
03.01.25 | 31.03.25 | High | 1725 | 1665 | 1645 | 1100 | 1185 | 0 | 200 | |||
01.04.25 | 31.05.25 | Low | 1495 | 1440 | 1420 | 955 | 1015 | 0 | 120 | |||
01.06.25 | 30.06.25 | Mid | 1695 | 1640 | 1620 | 1100 | 1165 | 0 | 200 | |||
01.07.25 | 30.09.25 | Peak1 | 1725 | 1665 | 1645 | 1100 | 1185 | 0 | 200 | |||
01.10.25 | 31.10.25 | Peak 2 | 1725 | 1665 | 1645 | 1100 | 1185 | 0 | 200 | |||
01.11.25 | 21.12.25 | Shoulder | 1695 | 1640 | 1620 | 1090 | 1165 | 0 | 200 | |||
22.12.25 | 31.12.25 | Festive | 1725 | 1665 | 1645 | 1100 | 1185 | 0 | 200 |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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INCLUDED IN THE RATES
· All transfers as per the detailed itinerary · Safe mineral drinking water · Complimentary gift · Amref evacuation medical cover
FLIGHTS Wilson Masai Mara – Wilson return flight. Baggage allowance 15kgs per person
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EXCLUDED IN THE RATES
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GENERAL INFORMATION (ALL TOURS)
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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LIST OF OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND COST
- Entry to Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage – USD 20
- Entry to Giraffe Centre – USD 20 per person
- Half day use of safari Land cruiser in Nairobi – USD 200 per vehicle (Minivan US$ 100)
- Full day use of Land cruiser in Nairobi – USD 250 per vehicle. (Minivan US$ 170)
- Balloon flight USD 480 per person
- Bush dinner USD 65 per person
- Sun downer at Masai Mara USD 50 per person
- Masai cultural Village tour USD 30 per person
- 01 Overnight stay at Nairobi Tamarind Tree Hotel on bed & breakfast US$ 95 per person sharing per night
- 01 Overnight stay at Nairobi Karen Blixen Camp on Bed & Breakfast US$ 140 per person sharing per night
- Nairobi transfers US$ 60 per van one way
- Lunch or Dinner in Nairobi $ 35 per person
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