Masai Mara Camping Safari
Experience Overview
If you’re short on time, this adventure serves up the colours, culture, and wildlife of Kenya in four incredible days. Journey across the rolling plains and through the acacia trees of the legendary Masai Mara in search of Africa’s ever-elusive "big five." Our 4x4 safari vans are designed for wildlife viewing and are an adventurous and affordable way to see the wonders of the area. While wilderness camping in permanent tents you hear the sounds of the planet’s most amazing animal life. The varied wildlife of the Mara and culture of the local Masai people all come together on this adventure to provide a spectacular safari experience.
Highlights
- Explore the Masai Mara National Reserve
- View diverse wildlife in search of the "big five"
- Spend two nights in a safari camp
Trip Details
Product Code: 6064
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: 7-seat 4x4 safari van.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: DKMM
Starts: Nairobi, Kenya
Finishes: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 4 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Amani Ya Juu Lunch, Nairobi Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Masai Mara National Reserve entrance and wildlife safari drives
- Safari camping experience
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotel (1 nt), permanent tented camp (2 nts).
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
- 7-seat 4x4 safari van.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer), certified driver/guide.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,649 ($412 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2: Nairobi/Masai Mara
Journey through the Great Rift Valley on the way to one of the most famous national parks in Africa. Enjoy a late afternoon wildlife safari drive in the hopes of spotting the "big five".
Travel from Nairobi, through the Great Rift Valley on to Kenya's premier wildlife reserve. In the afternoon, arrive in the area and get settled at the safari camp, our base for our time here.
Head out for a late afternoon wildlife safari drive with excellent chances of seeing the "big five" — watch for lion, cheetah, buffalo, elephant and giraffe. The varied wildlife and natural environment come together to provide a spectacular safari experience.
Day 3: Masai Mara
Enjoy an early wildlife safari drive when animals are most active. Opt to visit a Masai village, learn to dance like a warrior, stop in the manyatta (family compound) and learn about this nomadic culture.
Opt to go for a balloon safari for a new perspective over the beautiful landscape. Pre-book on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Day 4: Masai Mara/Nairobi
Enjoy one last safari drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve before departing for Nairobi, where the tour ends upon arrival.
Breathe in the fresh morning air, stretch and enjoy the African sun as it rises over the savannah of the "Mara". Visit a watering hole while on a morning safari drive, a perfect time and place for wildlife photography.
Visit the G for Good supported Amani Ya Juu for lunch, before heading back to Nairobi, where the tour ends on arrival in the late afternoon.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Matilde H. - Traveled, October 2023
This tour is completely over priced, It cost me 1400 usd for 3 nights with accommodation that don't fit the price, I feel as if I wasted my money
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/29/2023
Ms. N. - Traveled, September 2023
tour guide, driver, camp staff, chef , hotel staff , trip mates everyone was just great.. had lots of fun & safari was great
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/06/2023
Inez S. - Traveled, September 2023
Joe and Joseph were great tour guides and went over and beyond ensuring we enjoyed the experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/06/2023
Lara B. - Traveled, September 2023
Great way to know as much as you can in a short time for good price.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/01/2023
Catti R. - Traveled, September 2023
It was a great experience. We were treated like family.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/01/2023
Benjamin H. - Traveled, August 2023
Ease. G Adventures make the logistics of this kind of travel super easy.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/08/2023
Richard M. - Traveled, August 2023
As a single traveler, I was given a tent to sleep in. where's my fellow travelers were accommodated in lodges. Despite the fact that I had paid the same as the others, I was made to feel inferior. Having said that the tent was comfortable and had all the facilities required.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/18/2023
Bianca C. - Traveled, August 2023
Great tour. Short lil snapshot. Wish I had more time but for what it was packed it in
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/11/2023
Jongsun K. - Traveled, July 2023
Very reliable tour. Just follow G Adventures where you want to go.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/04/2023
Denise S. - Traveled, July 2023
You do not get what you would expect from a 4 day safari
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2023
Carmel C. - Traveled, July 2023
Great inclusions, good CEO. Overall fantastic experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/17/2023
Nilda T. - Traveled, June 2023
I felt like everything was taken care of- from having someone waiting for me after a late flight, to all the accommodations and tours being as advertised.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2023
Joshua J. - Traveled, May 2023
G For Good is a cool initiative, the prices are fair, CEO was knowledgeable
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/12/2023
Samantha B. - Traveled, May 2024
We felt well taken care of throughout our tour, and that the G Travel staff were knowledgeable and friendly.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/12/2024
Madeleine W. - Traveled, April 2024
I enjoyed the entire process and the people I met through G Adventures.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/12/2024
Desiree M. - Traveled, April 2024
Everything was planned out for me and run very smoothly. A few things about accommodations and packing weren't very clear, that is all.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/05/2024
Jessica B. - Traveled, April 2024
Good value
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/05/2024
Amy M. - Traveled, April 2024
We had a fabulous time. Everything was well organized and run. It was everything we expected
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/28/2024
Michael M., - Traveled, March 2024
I have completed a few trips with G Adventures and have found them to enjoyable and memorable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/07/2024
Cariosa S. - Traveled, March 2024
Our driver, Alfred and our tour guide Rose. Both were super knowledgeable about wildlife + Kenyan history and wet happy to share this with us. Rose in particular went above and beyond to ensure we were fully prepared for every moment of that it trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/07/2024
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