Masai Mara Walk
Masai Mara Walk
Masai Mara Walk
3 Days Starting and ending in Nairobi
Visiting: Nairobi / Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara National Reserve
Tour operator:
Tour code:
YGAE
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 12
Age range:
15-99 years
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
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.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi / Masai Mara National Reserve
Location: Nairobi / Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Permanent tented camp
Meals Included: dinner
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).
Take a guided 2 hour walk around the area visiting a Maasai homestead along the way. Wild animals are sometimes sighted on this walk. Our accommodation is a simple tented camp located just 15minutes away from the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Sentrim Mara Camp offers tented accommodation, with beds and linen, simple furnishings, and en-suite bathrooms. There is also a pool, bar, fireplace and restaurant.
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Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve
Location: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Permanent tented camp
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
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.
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Optional Activities:
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Day 3: Day 3 Masai Mara National Reserve/Nairobi
Location: Day 3 Masai Mara National Reserve/Nairobi
Meals Included: breaksfast
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.
If you require post-trip accommodation in Nairobi, please enquire at the time of booking. If you're staying on, why not head out to explore the National Museum of Kenya, the Karen Blixen Museum (author of Out of Africa), or Bomas of Kenya where traditional homesteads of several Kenyan tribes are displayed in an outdoor village.
Optional Activities:
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What's Included
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Masai Mara Walk
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Masai Mara Full Day Game Drive
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Meals
2 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 2 dinners
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Included Activities
- Masai Mara Walk
- Masai Mara Full Day Game Drive
Transport
- Minibus , 4x4 vehicle
Accommodation
- If you require a Sleep Apnea Machine to sleep please ensure that it is battery operated. Lodges and Permanent Tented Camps are often powered by generators which are turned off during the night.
Important Information
- 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.
Mode of Transport
- Minibus , 4x4 vehicle
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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 Intrepid 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. -
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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