Shanjoy Tours and Safaris

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$1,573 to $2,618 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi - Masai Mara

Nairobi - Masai Mara

You will be picked up either from the airport or your hotel room by Shanjoy Tours representative and then dropped off at Wilson Airport for your flight to Mara. Once you arrive, your guide will be waiting to take you to the camp with a short game drive en route. You will check in at the camp, and lunch will be served. The afternoon game drive will follow after lunch. The iconic Mara is home to a variety of animal and bird species so you are in for a treat. Once the game drive ends, you will return to the camp for dinner, and you will stay overnight at Basecamp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Basecamp Masai Mara
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2-3

Masai Mara

Masai Mara

You will spend these two days doing game drives in the reserve. Depending on the hotel arrangement, you can choose between a full-day game viewing and morning or evening drives, but you will mostly do morning and late afternoon drives. As you traverse the vast savannahs, you'll have the chance to spot the famous Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as a host of other wildlife including cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. The reserve is also a haven for numerous bird species including the vulture, king fisher, eagle, secretary bird, kori bustard, and ostrich. The drive offers breathtaking views of the sunrise over the plains, and continues through various ecosystems, from grasslands to riverine forests. It ends with You will enjoy taking photos and watching animals in their natural habitat. You can also do other activities, such as balloon safaris and a visit to the Maasai village, to see how the locals live (at an extra cost).

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Basecamp Masai Mara
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Masai Mara - Nairobi

Masai Mara - Nairobi

This is your final day! You will have a morning game drive and return to the camp for breakfast and check out. You will be dropped off at the airstrip for an hour-long flight back to Nairobi, where our guide will meet you and take you to the airport or hotel room. That marks the end of your 4-day Basecamp Mara experience. You carry with you tons of photographs and memories that you will relive and cherish for a lifetime.

Main Destination:
Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Shanjoy Tours and Safaris , not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Shanjoy Tours and Safaris .