5-Day Highlands of Masai Mara Safari
Day 1: Nairobi to Aberdare
Pick up on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or pick from your hotel in Nairobi area. You will be met and assisted by our representatives. Immediately proceed by road to towards the lush foothills of the Aberdare Mountain ranges and check in at Aberdare Country Club for lunch. After lunch proceed to The Ark Lodge overlooking a waterhole and salt lick where the ‘Big Five’ occasionally gather for an exhilarating night of wild encounters. The Ark comprises of three decks from which numerous balconies and lounges provide superb vantage points for game viewing. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge. LDBB
Day 2: Lake Naivasha
After breakfast drive to Lake Naivasha arriving in time for lunch/checkin. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater Lake found on the floor of the East African Rift Valley. Birdlife is particularly abundant (over 460 species). It is a breeding ground for cormorants all year round. You might see pelicans and spoonbills perched on the dead trees and almost certainly the fish eagle. Lunch will be at the resort. In the afternoon enjoy a boat ride at the Lake. Dinner and overnight at your resort
Day 3: Masai Mara Reserve
After breakfast at approximately 0800hrs drive to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve via the Great Rift Valley. Enroute enjoy the beautiful scenery. Arrive at your lodge/camp in time for lunch and check in. In the afternoon enjoy an enthralling game-viewing drive. Spotting lions, cheetahs and other spectacular predators is the highlight of your day. Dinner and overnight at your Lodge/camp
Day 4: Masai Mara Reserve
After breakfast, proceed on a full-day game-viewing drive-in search for the myriad species of game that make this reserve their home. If you are lucky, you can witness the kill in action, moment by moment, right in front of your unbelieving eyes! After picnic lunches at one of the designated sites proceed for another exciting game drive, where you can expect to see the famous ‘Big 5’. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp
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Rise before dawn for a spectacular Hot Air Balloon ride followed by a bubbly bush breakfast (optional at extra cost). OR proceed for an early morning game drive. Return to the Camp for lunch then later, set out on a late afternoon game spotting safari in the reserve and the opportunity to spot Africa’s ‘Big Five’ – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Overnight at the lodge/Camp
Day 5: End of Itinerary
After breakfast (260 km – approximately six hours) drive back to Nairobi – Kenya’s colourful capital city. On arrival proceed on last minute shopping. Lunch will be at the famous Karen Blixen restaurant. Later transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your onward – BL
Costs Based on per person sharing in USD
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Maximum allowed singles per booking is 03 singles
- Maximum luggage allowance on scheduled flights 15kgs per person
- Easter Supplement on 18th – 21st April 2025 is US$ 45 per person sharing per night
- Christmas Supplement on 24/25/26/31 Dec & 01st Jan US$ 50 per person sharing per night
- Accommodation based on the standard room (max 02 Adults sharing with 01 Child under 12 years)
- Accommodation of similar standard may be offered depending on availability at the time of confirmation
- TOOAE reserves the right to change the programming in accordance to prevailing weather conditions.
GENERAL INFORMATION (ALL TOURS)
- Park Entrance Fees is valid for 24hrs in the Conservancies and 12 hrs in the reserve
- Flying doctors Cover (included) within East Africa (Covers Emergency evacuation to Nairobi only. Hospital Bills will
be direct
INCLUDED IN THE RATES
• Accommodation as stated above
• All game drives as per itinerary using 4 x 4 Land Cruiser
• All park entrance fees as per itinerary (Note different charges for camps in the reserve & Camps in Conservancies
based on chosen accommodation)
• Services of a qualified English-Speaking Driver Guide
• Meals as per the itinerary
• All transfers as per the detailed itinerary
• Safe mineral drinking water
• Complimentary gift
• Amref evacuation medical cover
EXCLUDED IN THE RATES
• All International & Domestic Flights.
• All alcoholic & Non-alcoholic drinks during the entire stay.
• Visas, Travel & Personal accident insurance
• Laundry (unless stated), Massage and Personal expenses such as telephone calls…etc.
• Optional activities and excursions
• All tips and porterage
• Any services not mentioned in the program.
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)
• Fly Mara Nairobi one way US$ 250.00
• 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 Cottages 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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