$5,346 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Welcome to base camp
Welcome to base camp
Arrive at your home for the week, the Wild Bandas in Enonkishu Conservancy. Your banda (traditional thatched unit) is ideally positioned overlooking the Mara River. Rooms are ensuite with twin or double beds. The natural amphitheatre along the river itself is the ideal place to relax and listen to the calls of birds at the end of a busy day. You'll Join a brief welcome orientation before freshening up for evening activities.
Game drive & biodiversity lesson:
Embark on an afternoon game drive through the conservancy, as you learn about the habitats, the wildlife, and the importance of this landscape in the wider Maasai Mara ecosystem.
Dinner and bush safety:
End your day with a meal around the campfire, as you discuss safety in the bush, wildlife alarm calls, and reading and responding to different situations.
- Main Destination:
- Greater Masai Mara Ecosystem
- Accommodation:
- Wild Bandas
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Birding and Photography
Birding and Photography
Bird calls and identification:
Head out for a morning game drive, as you learn about the 500 plus bird species found in the greater Maasai Mara. Identify different species by sight and sound while looking out for nests.
Wildlife photography:
After brunch at camp, spend the afternoon picking up new photography skills. Learn the correct use of angles and light, capture the ‘golden hour’, and grow your video capture skills.
Sunset drinks and nocturnal species:
Enjoy sundowners at a lookout point before heading back to camp. Listen out for the sounds of nocturnal bird and mammal life before dinner cooked over an open fire.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Wild Bandas
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tracking Big Cats
Tracking Big Cats
The art of tracking:
Your morning activity will focus on the tracks and signs left behind by animals of the Mara landscape. Learn to identify the footprints of different species and how to safely trail animals in the savannah.
Big cats of the Maasai Mara:
There’s an art to tracking big game - especially the iconic big cats of the Maasai Mara. Learn what it takes to identify and follow the signs left by species like lion, cheetah and leopard.
Sundowners and stargazing:
Enjoy a drink with sunset at a waterhole, dam or other lookout point. We’ll head out on a night game drive, listen out for nocturnal species and learn about the night sky, including traditional stories and folklore.
- Main Destination:
- Greater Masai Mara Ecosystem
- Accommodation:
- Wild Bandas
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Rhinos and Mammal Behaviour
Rhinos and Mammal Behaviour
Walking with rhinos:
Visit the only two Southern white rhinos in the Maasai Mara while learning about the conservation efforts to increase their population. Learn about critical rhino conservation work and get a chance to walk alongside these enigmatic and endangered creatures.
Mammal behaviour:
After brunch at the lodge, head out for an afternoon game drive focused on reading and interpreting animal behaviour. Understand what different alarm calls, body language and movements mean.
Community-led conservation discussion:
After sundowners, head back to camp for a bush dinner. Discuss the role of community-led conservation and sustainable practices in the Enonkishu, Ol Choro Oiroua, and Lemek Conservancies.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Wild Bandas
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Trees and Plants
Trees and Plants
Tree and plant identification:
There’s more to the Maasai Mara than mammals and birds! Learn about the different tree, shrub and plant species found here, identify as many as you can, and hear about their traditional and medicinal uses.
Afternoon game drive:
After a relaxing lunch and dip in the pool, the afternoon will be a test of your newfound knowledge, as you practice identifying flora and spotting animals along the way.
Return to camp:
On your drive back to camp, stop for sundowners at a viewpoint and take in another incredible day in the Mara. Return to a delicious dinner as you wind down your evening.
- Main Destination:
- Greater Masai Mara Ecosystem
- Accommodation:
- Wild Bandas
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Maasai Community
Maasai Community
Maasai community experience:
Visit a local village, livestock market, and the manyatta (group of handcrafted huts). Learn the Maasai traditions of making fires and building mud huts. Practice jumping, dancing and singing like a local. Experience the hustle of the produce markets and get a slice of rural Kenyan life!
Tailored afternoon activities:
After lunch at camp and a bit of relaxation, spend your afternoon doing whatever activities your team has chosen. This could be a game drive, guided walk, discussion, or other activity (note some conservation activities will incur additional fees).
Final evening competition:
To close out an incredible week in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, we’ll run a friendly competition to see who captured the essence of the trip in their photographs. Followed by a roast dinner under the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Wild Bandas
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Day of Departure
Day of Departure
It’s not goodbye … It’s see you again soon!
On your last morning, you’ll wake up and enjoy a hot coffee or tea before a final morning activity focused on ethical conservation. Guests will be taken back to base camp, where you’ll enjoy a hot traditional breakfast and an opportunity to freshen up.
Journey onward
Then it’s time to head back home or onward for the next part of your African adventure!
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
