The legendary Maasai Mara Eco-system is without a doubt one of the best places in East Africa to view a wide variety of wildlife in their natural surroundings. Here you will have the chance to see all of the Big Five (although be advised that Rhino are notoriously elusive), huge herds of Buffalo, Wildebeest, Zebra and other plains animals. The ‘Mara is also known for great Big Cat sightings, so there will never be a dull moment on a Maasai Mara Safari. This exclusive Safari includes the opportunity to stay in an Award-winning tented camp inside the Reserve, and the use of a private game-viewing vehicle for Senior travellers.
You may also be interested in the Luxury Maasai Mara Safari Adventure which offers travel by road rather than by air.
This 3 Days Senior Traveller Masai Mara Fly-in Safari begins in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi, Kenya.
3 Days / 2 nights
Join us for the Masai Mara safari and wildlife adventure of a lifetime as we take you on a fun-filled fly-in safari featuring some of the best Kenya has to offer with chartered domestic flights to Masai Mara from Nairobi, Kenya before embarking a game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve for a 3-day safari.
On your first day of your Senior travellers Masai Mara Safari, you will be picked up at your hotel in the morning for your transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to the Maasai Mara departing at approximately 1000hrs.
You will arrive at 1100hrs and your safari guide will be waiting for you at the Airstrip, transfer to the lodge with game drive en route to arrive in time for lunch.
The Masai Mara is situated in south-west Kenya and is the highlight of any safari to the country. This is where the legendary Great Migration takes place each year, when millions of Wildebeest and thousands of Zebra migrate to the ‘Mara from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, and back again. Between them, these two National Parks have one of the world’s most diverse and remarkable eco-systems and are two of the most popular destinations for East African safaris.
After lunch, you will have a little time to nap or have a refreshing swim before you set off on your first exciting venture into the Park. Be sure to have your binoculars and camera ready and get set for some brilliant game viewing!
Dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp.
After a very early breakfast at the Lodge, you will set off for your drive to the Masai Mara National Park.
Today there are two early morning activities you can choose from. For an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime adventure grab the opportunity to go on a Hot-Air Balloon excursion (additional supplement applies) for a bird’s-eye view of the plains of the Masai Mara. You will leave at dawn, drift silently above the tree-tops as the sun rises and the animals start to become active. Your adventure will be rounded off with a fabulous bush breakfast before you are driven back to camp.
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You can go on an early morning game drive across the wide expanse of the Masai Mara. The ‘Mara is home to many species of antelope, thousands of Wildebeest and Zebra and all of the Big Five – African Buffalo, Elephant, Black Rhino, Leopard and very large numbers of Lion. Birdlife is also brilliant and there are many raptors to tick off your birding list. Instead of returning to the Lodge you can opt for a full day spent in the in the bush on Game drive, picnic lunches will be organized for you to enjoy a unique African experience.
Back at the Lodge there will be time to compare notes on all your sightings and experiences in the Park as you enjoy a nightcap after dinner.
Dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp.
After breakfast at the Lodge, you will bid your hosts farewell and your guide will transfer you to the Airstrip for your return flight to Nairobi arriving at 1230hrs, in Nairobi you will be met for your transfer to your hotel.