Jambo, welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival you will be picked by a Camp trek representative at jkia (NBO) and drive to your air bnb /hotel situated at the outskirts or at the heart of the city. If you arrive early enough today, perhaps head out and explore the national museum of Kenya, the Karen Blixen, the David sherdrick (11-12am) highly recommended carnivore restaurant for your lunch and the famous giraffe centre then head back to your hotel.
You will be picked by our company representative from the airport or your accommodation facility, for a scenic drive to Masai Mara National reserve. You will have a stopover at the spectacular Great Rift Valley viewpoint to stretch your legs and photograph the contrasting landscapes including Mt. Longonot. Proceed driving through the Rift Valley floor to Masai Mara National Reserve. The Masai Mara ecosystem comprises of the famous reserve, community conservancies, group ranches and many Maasai villages. The reserve expanse of gently rolling grassland dotted with flat-topped acacia trees and trampled by massive herds of zebras and wildebeest, is the ultimate African cliché., is for many people not just the highlight of their Kenyan adventure but the very reason they came in the first place. You will arrive at the lodge in time for lunch and spend your mid-afternoon at leisure, then embark for your first game drive in the reserve this late afternoon. This grassland savannah is also famous for the great wildebeest and zebra migration which occur between the months of June to October.
Today spent a full day game/drive viewing across the rich tree studded grassland and rolling hills in the famous "The Eighth wonders of the word “Mara which is renowned for its great herds of plains game animals like leopard and cheetah. It also has numerous elephants and virtually every type of wildlife to be found in Kenya. Your lunch today is a picnic lunch box inside the savanna under a flat top acacia tree while watching the animals grazing. Depending on the time of the year, you may or may not witness the wildebeest migration on this package. If you’re keen on the wildebeest migration, check out “The Migration experience” package. There after continue with the game viewing en-route to your camp arriving at your lodge in the evening latest 4.30pm. Today you have an option of booking a balloon ride and have a chance of flying above the herds in this spotted savanna. (Every hot air balloon flight brings with it the opportunity to see new and exciting sights below).
Visit the Giraffe Centre, where you feed the friendly Rothschild’s Giraffe. They accept a kiss as they pick their food from your palms! Stop over at some shopping areas en route. The Giraffe Manor, Africa's pride of international celebrity. Since its founders, Jock and Betty Leslie-Melville rescued a baby giraffe named Daisy from a heavily-poached area of western Kenya in 1974, their home has become a household name among wildlife lovers world-wide - and Daisy a star in her own right. Today, Daisy's home has been opened to the world - and provides what is felt is the very best place to begin or end your safari or if in a conference or transit it worth coming close to wildlife from the bustle of the city where you feed giraffes with your own hands and have them close.
Note- We can also arrange a flight/Train from Nairobi to the coastal beaches of Kenya
Diani/Mombasa if you wish to extend your trip to the beaches when booking this trip.
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What you need to bring will vary according to the trip style you have chosen, the countries you are visiting and when you are travelling. Generally speaking, we recommend you pack as lightly as possible and make sure that you are able to carry and lift your own luggage, and walk with it for short distances. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips. Below are some ideas and helpful tips on what you specifically need for this trip.
ESSENTIALS: Please keep your luggage to a minimum. One small soft-sided bag plus a day pack (no more than 15-20kgs in total per person) is essential.We recommend against bringing hard/externally framed suitcases as they are difficult to store and can damage equipment and other travellers' belongings. If your trip is beginning and ending at the same location, excess luggage can usually be stoblue at your arrival/departure hotel and can be collected after your trip. VALUABLES:Please try to avoid bringing unnecessary valuables, and use your hotel safe. It’s also a good idea to purchase a money belt or pouch that is easily hidden. We strongly recommend that you photocopy all important documents e.g. air tickets, passport, vaccination certificate, etc. and keep the copies separate from the originals. While not valid, a photocopy makes it very much easier to obtain replacements if necessary. BATTERIES/POWER: Our trips have access to power to recharge batteries for phones and cameras every couple of days. We always recommend that you carry an extra battery or powerbank just in case. CONSERVATIVE DRESS FOR WOMEN:In many parts of Africa women travelers should dress modestly as there is a wide range of cultural differences. Wear skirts or shorts that reach just above the knee and tops that cover shoulders at a minimum. If visiting coastal areas wear a cover-up when you step off the beaches. |
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