Compare Mara & Mahe Explorer by Audley Travel vs 4 Days Nairobi & Maasai Mara Safari by Samson's Safaris
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| Duration | 15 days | 4 days |
| Price From | $ 6,735 | $ 866 |
| Price Per Day | $ 449 | $ 217 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
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| Description |
Open grasslands dotted with wildebeest and antelope, acacia trees providing shady retreats for leopard, and vast salt lakes speckled pink by wading flamingos: Kenya is everything you’d imagine a safari destination to be. Our specialists have explored each of the country’s parks and reserves, and they can use their first-hand knowledge to help plan your ideal trip.
The drama of the Great Migration unfolds each year in the Masai Mara, where spotting members of the Big Five becomes second nature. Away from the well-trodden safari tracks is the remote Laikipia Plateau, where endangered species such as Grévy’s zebra and wild dog roam, and the sun-baked Samburu National Reserve, where elephant cool off in the Ewaso Ng’iro River. A holiday to Kenya also presents the opportunity to learn about local Maasai culture and spend time relaxing on the palm-fringed, white-sand beaches of the country’s long stretch of coastline. |
This Mara tour begins with a night stay at the Nairobi CBD. |
Day 1 : International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Nairobi.
Day 2 : Masai Mara
This morning you will be met upon arrival and taken to Wilson Aerodrome for your light aircraft flight to the Masai Mara. The flight is great fun and gives you a wonderful bird's eye view of the scenery and game below. Upon arrival you will be met by your guide and game drive back to your camp. After you've settled in you will be able to start exploring this incredible area that boasts some of the best game viewing in the whole of Africa.
Day 3 : Masai Mara
On safari in the Mara. You can enjoy morning and afternoon game drives from your camp as well as short walking safaris, night game drives and sundowners out in the bush. As the camp is situated in a private conservancy within the Mara the number of camps and vehicles here is strictly limited giving you by far the best safari experience away from the busier areas of the park.
Day 4 : Masai Mara
The Masai Mara is big cat country so keep your eyes peeled for lion, cheetah and of course the very elusive leopard.
Day 5 : Masai Mara
Today is your final full day on safari and once again you will be able to enjoy a sunrise and sunset drive or perhaps head out for a bush walk.
Day 6 : Nairobi
You will fly back to Nairobi by light aircraft today. Upon arrival you will be met and driven to the Ole Sereni Hotel on the edge of Nairobi National Park where you will have the afternoon to relax after your safari.
Day 7 : Mahe
This morning you will be collected from your hotel and taken the short distance to the airport to check in for your flight out to Mahe in the Seychelles. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the beautiful Ephelia Resort where you will be able to relax and enjoy the Indian Ocean sunshine for the next seven days.
Day 8 : Mahe
Enjoy today at leisure in the Seychelles. You may want to indulge in some treatments at the spa or simply relax on the beach.
Day 9 : Mahe
A city tour of Mahe can be organised today; spend time visiting the main town Victoria, see 'Little Ben' and the markets as well as visiting some of the amazing beaches.
Day 10 : Mahe
Today you could take a trip out to the islands of Praslin and La Digue. On Praslin you can see the Vallee de Mai forest with the Coco de Mer palms or the rare black parrot.
Day 11 : Mahe
Enjoy today at leisure relaxing on the beach.
Day 12 : Mahe
At leisure to relax.
Day 13 : Mahe
Today is your final day to explore or relax on the beach.
Day 14 : International return flight
You will be driven back to the airport today for your onward flights.
Day 15 : International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
Day One: Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive Nairobi JKIA where our representative will be waiting to receive you. After a short brief you head
to the city center and dropped off at your hotel. This afternoon our guide takes you to a walking tour of
the city and get to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Evening relaxation at the hotel or optional Game
Meat Dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant. Dinner and overnight in Nairobi.
Day Two: Masai Mara
Start the day with an early breakfast after which we leave for the Famous Maasai Mara National
Reserve. We will have a stopover at the Great Rift valley escarpments for a photo session. Arrive your
hotel in time for lunch. Swimming and relaxation thereafter. We will enjoy an evening game viewing
looking for the lions, cheetahs and other cats and game. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day Three: Masai mara
Today we will spend the day on a full day safari looking for the Big 5 and other rare game not previously
seen. We will head to the Mara River for a Walking tour of the river to see the hippo and crocodile
families as well as the migration routes. Picnic lunch will be served at the river or at the picnic spots with
great views of the plains. Head back to the lodge while making stops to view game not previously seen.
Spend the evening relaxing and later enjoy a Bush Dinner.
Day Four: Mara to Nairobi
Early morning game viewing drive or optional Balloon Safari Ride. Later check out of your hotel and go
for a Cultural Tour in the Maasai Village where you learn the Maasai Culture. We drive back to Nairobi
and drop off at the airport or your Nairobi residence.
