Wild Portrait Safaris

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$1,590 to $2,272 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 to Masai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Pick up from your hotel or airport and drive to the Masai Mara Game Reserve as you enjoy the scenic views of the Great Rift Valley - Masai Mara game reserve is the northern part of the Serengeti, one of Kenya's most favored game-viewing areas. The reserve covers 700 square miles of magnificent wilderness. It is the Africa of the imagination; endless reaches of acacia-dotted grasslands studded with hazy hills. Afternoon game drive to see the sundowner as you trail the Big 5 i.e. Lions in large prides, Elephants, buffalos, zebras and numerous plain game. Dinner and overnight stay at Enkorok Mara Camp. Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner.

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:
Enkorok Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Full Day at Masai Mara National Reserve

Full Day at Masai Mara National Reserve

Full days spent exploring the park in search of the big 5/other predators. Optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per person. Dinner and overnight at Enkorok Mara Camp. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Enkorok Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

The Mara Hunting Ground

The Mara Hunting Ground

We have a very flexible itinerary and game drives are tailored to your interests with our experienced professional safari guide. Early morning game drive with picnic breakfast gets you higher probabilities of catching the sunrise, animals whilst they are still active. The morning serenity is just unexplainable; you just have to experience. Explore more of the spotted savannah with its diverse landscapes as to capture beautiful animals, with your lenses. The Mara River where river crossings happen in July August September is the main water body snaking its way through this paradise. Hippopotamus and the Nile crocodile call this home and it’s the best place I the reserve to catch a glimpse of them as they warm themselves in the riverbanks. Other rivers include the talek river and smaller tributaries like sekenani. Safari guide explains more about nature as it unfolds right in front of you. After a fulfilling adventurous day, you retire back to your camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Enkorok Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Masai Mara – The Land of African Lions

Masai Mara – The Land of African Lions

Another full day in the Mara to delve deeper into the behaviors of its most iconic predators – the lions. Observe pride dynamics, hunting behavior, and territorial displays. The Mara lions are adept hunters, showcasing their predatory prowess during thrilling hunts, often witnessed by fortunate onlookers. The sight of a lioness stealthily approaching her prey or a pride working collaboratively to bring down a formidable target is a spectacle that etches itself into the memories of those fortunate enough to witness it. Sightings of rhinos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, crocodiles, hippos, jackals, hyenas, wild dogs, and antelopes are common. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Enkorok Mara Camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Enkorok Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

We leave camp After breakfast and drive to Nairobi to arrive by early evening.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • 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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