The Mara in Kenya is an extension of the Serengeti in Tanzania and it's between these countries that the annual spectacle of the migration is witnessed. The grass that springs up after the rains in the Mara attracts well over a million wildebeest from the dryer plains of the Serengeti. Seeing so many beasts on the move all at once is an event you're likely to remember for a long time. It's certainly ranks as a Todo once in a lifetime experience. The most dramatic scenes take place as the wildebeest cross the swollen Mara River, where crocodiles lie hungrily in wait each year. Catching the migration means being there between July and October, especially during August or September. Since the wildebeest's movements are subject to climatic and other changes (still being researched by scientists) the exact dates change slightly each year.
They say you haven't visited Kenya until you've been to the Mara, especially during the wildebeest migration. It's all about game, game and more game in this 320 sq km undulating landscape of open grassland dotted with flat topped acacia trees. You can literally see it all - elephant, buffalo, lion, hyena, jackal, giraffe, zebra, gazelle, topi, kongoni, eland, ostrich often without much effort.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival - Nairobi
Arrive in the Capital City of Nairobi and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in The Panafric Hotel (B&B)
Day 2. Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve.
After breakfast drive past the extinct Volcano of Mt Longonot and Suswa into the homelands of the Masai. The Masai Mara located on Kenya’s southern border with Tanzania, constitutes the northern stretch of the Serengeti and has the richest concentration of animals in Kenya. After lunch at the Mara Sarova Camp you will have the opportunity to observe the unique world of the Masai Mara.
Dinner and Overnight at the Mara Sarova Camp. (FB)
Day 3 Masai Mara Game Reserve.
You will spend a full day on a game drive which will take you through the vast plains of the Masai Mara searching for the “Big Five”: Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard. For lunch you will return to the Mara Sarova Camp.
Dinner and Overnight at the Mara Sarova Camp. (FB)
Day 4 Masai Mara Game Reserve.
After breakfast depart with a picnic lunch for a full day to enjoy the spectacular Masai Mara. Depending on where the migration is you may have to patiently wait by a river to see the wider beast and zebra s leap into the water to cross the river, after getting killed by either crocodiles or lions on their river crossing.
To see the migration crossing a river is the ultimate game watching experience and will
surely touch your heart as 100’s of them usually don’t make it.
Dinner and Overnight at the Mara Sarova Camp. (FB)
Day 5 Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Due to the unpredictability of the migration you should plan a few days to see the greatest wildlife spectacle in the world. So today maybe another day waiting by the river for the migration to cross. If there is nothing happening it is always possible to go on a game drive and return to the river later. Whatever you do the Masai Mara is always spectacular.
Dinner and Overnight at the Mara Sarova Camp. (FB) Day 6 Masai Mara Reserve-Lake Nakuru National Park.
After Breakfast drive straight to Lake Nakuru, which is notorious for its flocks of Flamingos and Pelicans. The park also boasts over 30 Rhinos as well as a large population of Leopards. Lunch at the Lion Hill Lodge will be followed by an afternoon game drive in the park.
Dinner and Overnight at the Lion Hill Lodge. (FB)
Day 7 Full day Lake Naturu National Park
Early breakfast game driving in Lake Nakuru National Park described by famous ornithologist Roger Tory Petterson as “the world’s greatest birdlife spectacle” view the flamingos, pelicans and myriads of the other birds not to mention rhino leopards and lions, Breakfast at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.
After breakfast enjoy another game drive before Lunch.
After Lunch relax at the swimming pool before afternoon game drive.
Dinner and Overnight at the Lion Hill Lodge. (FB)
Day 8 Lake Naturu National Park - Nairobi
After breakfast drive back to Nairobi to connect your flight back home or another Safari.
Notes
Additional remarks • Cancellation policy as per agent’s agreement or as per our printed Price Guide if no fixed contract is in place. Please request any further information on this if required.
• We may have to re-route the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
• Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.
• In order to qualify for the low season rates, the tour must start and finish within the specified dates. If any safari starts in low season and ends in high season, we will pro rata the cost accordingly.
Passenger Information • Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris.
• All the passengers must have Identification Card/Passport with them for internal flights.
• Baggage on internal flights is strictly limited to 15kgs per person (including hand luggage). Any excess baggage will be charged by the airline at check-in.
• This is a seat in bus programme and may form part of other programmes, other clients may therefore be joining or departing the safari at any time
Health requirements: • Yellow fever inoculations are compulsory. These can be obtained from any travel clinic.
• Malaria medication is recommended
Visas: Visas are not required by South African Citizens to enter Kenya provided you stay less than 30 days.
Includes
• International flights from Johannesburg - Nairobi - Johannesburg.
• Airport transfers in Kenya.
• All – Transfers
• BB accommodation in Nairobi
• Full board accommodation while on Safari
• Park fees
• Game drives as per Itinerary
• Transport in 7 Seater Mini bus safari style vehicle
• Free African Encounters travel bag
• Airport departure tax from SA
• Cancellation policy as per agent’s agreement or as per our printed Price Guide if no fixed contract is in place. Please request any further information on this if required.
• We may have to re-route the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
• Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.
• In order to qualify for the low season rates, the tour must start and finish within the specified dates. If any safari starts in low season and ends in high season, we will pro rata the cost accordingly.
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