Follow in the footsteps of ancient explorers and local ranchers on a once-in-a-lifetime game drive and wildlife viewing excursion in the Masai Mara. Stay at Governors' Camp, the first permanent tented camp in Africa, which has remained in its original location since 1972. Visit a Maasai village and mingle with its inhabitants. Watch for the thunderous hooves of the great migration.
Highlights
Spot the Big Nine: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Cheetah, and Hippo
Ride a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser to join game drives and campsite exploration
Stay at Africa's first permanent tent camp, Governors' Camp
Mingle with the Masai locals and learn about their culture
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
When you arrive in Nairobi, you will be met by a travel professional who will provide you with a quick summary of your safari itinerary. Then you'll be driven to Wilson Airport to catch a flight to Masai Mara. Your driver will greet you warmly when you arrive at the local airfield and transfer you to the Governors' Il Moran Camp. You'll be greeted with cold refreshments and escorted to your tent at the camp. After a delicious lunch, take a little rest. Set off on your first game drive around the conservancy. For dinner, return to the tent and relax in the African wilderness.
Get up early for a nice hot coffee to give you energy for your first-morning game drive. Elephants, giraffes, zebras, Thomson's gazelles, and impalas are among the herbivores that frequent the area in search of water and grazing. Bird viewing, guided hill walks, farm activities, cultural trips, and fishing are all options. In the afternoon, you will go on a game drive in the woods. You can also set up a sundowner for an additional fee. Before dinner, return to the camp for a relaxing bath.
Begin your day with a full breakfast before heading to the Masai Mara National Reserve, where you will spend the day exploring the wilderness. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bushes and use the rest of your time to explore the rest of the reserve. Inquire with your tour guide about the famed Mara River, where the legendary wildebeest crossing takes place, which is featured in countless nature documentaries.
Day 4: Return to Nairobi
1 Breakfast
Enjoy a great breakfast while watching the sunrise before your transfer to the airstrip. Take a domestic flight to Nairobi, where your driver will greet you and drive you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
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1 day ago
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3 days ago
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Liz
4 days ago
Hannah and Nur got the gist of what we wanted our trip to be. They got us in hotels that were located centrally to historic tours. Tours and excursions that were significant, enriching and enjoyable. We had drivers that were on time/reliable. We got from location to location with ease. I would never have been able to plan this myself. I would not have known enough to ask for what we needed. This was above and beyond what I expected. Well done!
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5 days ago
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