Nas-Northwest Wilderness Safaris

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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

Nairobi

Arrive at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (or Nairobi Wilson Airport) in the evening. You’ll be greeted by your safari guide, who will assist with your transfer to your Nairobi accommodation for an overnight stay. Get to rest from the jet lag before your safari begins the next morning.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
West Wood Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Nairobi (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Drive to Maasai Mara

Drive to Maasai Mara

Morning: After an early breakfast at your Nairobi accommodation, depart for Maasai Mara around 7:00 AM. The drive takes about 5-6 hours, passing through the Great Rift Valley, where you can stop for some scenic views along the way.

Lunch: Stop for lunch en route, at a local restaurant

Afternoon Arrival: Arrive at your lodge or camp in Maasai Mara in the afternoon, check-in, and unwind.

Evening Game Drive: After settling in, embark on your first game drive in the Maasai Mara. This is a great opportunity to see the wide variety of animals that roam the plains, such as zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and buffalo, as well as the possibility of spotting lions, cheetahs, or leopards during the sunset.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or 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:
Olorien Mara Camp
  • Budget lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Full Day Game Drive & Maasai Village Visit

Full Day Game Drive & Maasai Village Visit

Early Morning Game Drive: Begin your day with an early morning game drive (around 6:00 AM), when the wildlife is most active. This is the best time to spot predators like lions and leopards, as well as herds of elephants and buffalo.

Breakfast: Return to your lodge for breakfast after the game drive.

Late Morning: After breakfast, relax at the lodge or opt for a brief game drive in the surrounding area to explore more of the Mara.

Lunch: Enjoy a lunch at your lodge.

Afternoon Maasai Village Visit: In the afternoon, visit a Maasai village for a cultural experience. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn about the Maasai people’s traditions, daily life, and culture. You might also have the chance to witness traditional dances or ceremonies.

Evening Game Drive: Head out for an evening game drive to spot more wildlife as the sun begins to set over the Mara.

Dinner: Return to your lodge for a delicious dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Olorien Mara Camp
  • Budget lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Full Day Game Drive

Full Day Game Drive

Morning Game Drive: Enjoy an early morning game drive to explore more of the Maasai Mara, where you can see an array of animals, including predators, herbivores, and birds.

Breakfast: Return to the lodge for a relaxing breakfast.

Late Morning Game Drive: Depending on your preferences, you can either relax at the lodge or head out for a mid-morning game drive to spot more wildlife in different parts of the reserve.

Lunch: Return to the lodge for lunch.

Afternoon Exploration: In the afternoon, you can either enjoy a final game drive, visit another part of the reserve, or take a nature walk with a guide to learn more about the flora and smaller creatures of the Mara.

Evening Game Drive: If desired, take another game drive in the late afternoon to catch a glimpse of the Mara’s wildlife during the golden hours of sunset.

Dinner: Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Olorien Mara Camp
  • Budget lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer to Nairobi

Transfer to Nairobi

Morning Game Drive: After breakfast, enjoy one last game drive, capturing final views of Maasai Mara’s magnificent wildlife and landscapes.

Late Morning: Head back to your lodge, check out, and begin the drive back to Nairobi.

Lunch: Stop for lunch en route.

Afternoon Arrival: Arrive back in Nairobi by late afternoon or early evening. If time allows, you can explore local markets or visit a museum before heading to the airport.

Main Destination:
Jomo Kenyatta International 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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