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11 Days Masai Mara Encounter

The "11 Day Masai Mara Encounter" by Wavelane African Safaris offers an immersive adventure through some of Kenya's most captivating landscapes and wildlife reserves. The journey begins at Masai Mara National Reserve, World famous for hosting the epic great migration into its sprawling savannahs each July through October, its Big five’ safaris, featuring lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo. Home of various biodiversity to over 1,000 different plant species and over 1,000 different bird species. Next, travelers explore the lush Lake Naivasha, known for its high population of hippos and Flamingos. Then safari continues to Amboseli National Park, renowned for its Big Herds of Elephants, Clear view of Mount Kilimanjaro and diverse wildlife. Then a visit and touring some scenic places in Nairobi, Giraffe center, David Sheldrick and Karen Blixen in order to make you safari memorable.

The safari continues to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a haven for endangered species, including the last northern white rhinos. The journey concludes with an exhilarating hike on Mount Kenya follows, offering breathtaking views providing stunning vistas and a final taste of Kenya's natural beauty.

Included

  • All Park Entry fees (For non-residents).
  • 4by4 Safari Land-Cruiser with opening and closing up roof top for easy viewing of wildlife and taking photographs
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional).
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade).
  • A professional/Experience & Dedicated Spotter English Speaking guide driver
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Two-way long-range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle
  • On safari accessories in each vehicle: -First-aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, socket for charging your cameras/Laptops/Phones & Fire Extinguishers
  • Roundtrip airport transfers by Air-Conditioned Car: From NBO Back to NBO
  • Meeting the Northern White & Black Rhinos
  • Meeting K-9 Anti-Poaching Dogs
  • Amboseli Balloon Ride
  • Mt Kenya Day Hike
  • Masai Tribe Cultural Tour
  • Guided Bush Walk with Armed Rangers
  • Activity Fees at Ol Pejeta Conservancy
  • Naivasha Crescent Boat Ride & Lake Walk
  • Nairobi David Sheldrick/Giraffe Centre/Karen Blixen
  • 3 Meals Per Day (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Bottled Drinking water during game drives on all Days (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (The amount is at the discretion of the guest)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Nairobi City

Upon landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and finishing with the immigration passport control, you will be met and greeted by our customer service representative who will assist to board the car and transfer you to your hotel near the Airport. Here you will check-in, enjoy dinner and your overnight stay at Emera Ole-Sereni Hotel (Accommodation can be upgraded to high end options at extra cost or downgraded depending on one’s budget)

https://emara.ole-sereni.com/

  • Main destination: Nairobi City.
  • Accommodation: Emara Ole-Sereni, Luxury Hotel Located in Nairobi City Next to Nairobi National Park
  • Meals & drinks: dinner & Drinking Water Included (Breakfast, Lunch & Other Drinks not included)

Day 2: Nairobi -Masai Mara National Reserve

After an earlier morning breakfast you will be met by your professional guide driver, have short briefing about your safari then proceed to Maasai Mara arrival for check-in and hot lunch.

After lunch, enjoy an afternoon guided game drive in reserve. 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, cheetah, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephants. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures just to mention a few enjoy African wildlife safari till late in the evening dinner and overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp (Accommodation can be upgraded to high end options at extra cost or downgraded depending on one’s budget)

https://ashnilhotels.com/mara_camp/

  • Main destination: Masai Mara National Reserve.
  • Accommodation: Ashnil Mara, Mid-Luxury Tented Camp located in Masai Mara Reserve Overlooking Mara River
  • Meals & drinks: All 3 meals & Mineral Drinking water During Game Drives (Other drinks not included)

Day 3: Maasai Mara National Game Reserve Full Day Game Drive

You will wake up very early in the morning, take part in a sunrise game drive where you will have a chance to come in contact with “Big Cats” hunting for prey. You will also be able to follow the hunting and killing of wild animals/ predators of the Savanna on their heels are ie- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures. This is the best time to see the cats actively searching for the day's meal.

Afterwards, you will head back to the lodge for breakfast and then with your picnic lunch, proceed for a full day game drive in the reserve until dusk. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. At Midday enjoy your packed lunch at the picnic site in the bush. After lunch you will take off an afternoon game drive till sunset; returning for dinner and your overnight stay at Ashnil Mara Camp. (Accommodation can be upgraded  to high end options at extra cost or downgraded depending on one’s budget)

https://ashnilhotels.com/mara_camp/

  • Main destination: Masai Mara National Reserve.
  • Accommodation: Ashnil Mara, Mid-Luxury Tented Camp located in Masai Mara Reserve Overlooking Mara River
  • Meals & drinks: All 3 meals & Mineral Drinking water During Game Drives (Other drinks not included)

Day 4: Masai Mara Game Reserve -L. Naivasha

Rise up as usual for your morning breakfast and check-out, with game drive en-route embarking on a drive to yet another magical destination; Lake Naivasha.  A famous lake in the Rift Valley with game drive en-route arrival time for lunch and check in at your lodge.

After lunch drive to Lake Naivasha game sanctuary with diverse flora and fauna and only accessed via boat. at 3:00 Pm enjoy an adventurous boat ride to Crescent Island. Crescent Island is considered “a well-kept secret “in Lake Naivasha. The boat trip to Crescent Island is roughly a 1-hour ride as we enjoy great views of the lake, surrounding mountains, the rich bird life and hippos in the lake, enjoy freshly cooked fish fished right from the lake till late evening dinner and overnight stay at L. Naivasha Sopa Resort (Accommodation can be upgraded to high end options at  an extra cost or downgraded depending on one’s budget)

https://www.sopalodges.com/lake-naivasha-sopa-resort/the-resort

Activities at L. Naivasha

Crater lake walk & Crescent boat Ride

https://www.sopalodges.com/lake-naivasha-sopa-resort/the-resort

  • Main destination: Lake Naivasha National Park.
  • Accommodation: Naivasha Sopa, Mid-Luxury Resort located at the southern shore of L. Naivasha
  • Meals & drinks: All meals & Mineral Drinking water During Game Drives (Other drinks not included)

Day 5: Naivasha-Amboseli National Park

After an earlier morning breakfast and check-out, start your journey to yet another magical destination Amboseli National Park with game drive en-route drive to your lodge for hot lunch.

Then depart for an afternoon game drive. Here you will see a spectacular view of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Take part in an exciting afternoon game drive. The combination of scenery, people and animals is what makes this park fascinating! Beautifully situated at the foot of the towering Kilimanjaro, is the home of the brightly painted Maasai tribe. Amboseli is a home for the big Elephant population, buffalos, zebras, wildebeest and other plain animals. You may be able to see lions, cheetahs, spotted hyenas as well as the buffalo, zebras and herds of elephants. All these animals come to drink at the water holes consisting of small lakes or muddy bonds filled by the melting snow of Kilimanjaro. Game drive till evening then dinner and your overnight stay will be at Ol-Tukai Lodge. (Accommodation can be upgraded to high end options at extra cost or downgraded depending on one’s budget)

https://oltukailodgeamboseli.com-kenya.com/

  • Main destination: Amboseli National Park.
  • Accommodation: Amboseli Ol-Tukai, Mid-Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP with Clear View of Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • Meals & drinks: All meals and Mineral Drinking water included (Other drinks not included

Day 6: Balloon Safari + Full day at Amboseli National Park

Rise up very early (As early as 4:45 am) transfer from your lodge at 0500 am by Jeep to launch site. Briefing and watching the inflation of the balloon. At down you will start a magical balloon ride. Watching the sun rise over Amboseli and watching the wildlife from above is indeed a magical spectacle. This day will be filled with immersive exploring the reserve, After the Balloon ride, having a full English breakfast prepared and served in the bush in “Out of Africa” heading out to cease the first light.

Thereafter depart back to your lodge for your morning breakfast, after breakfast depart with packed lunch set to the park for game drive to experience the magic the park has to offer. Amboseli National Park is renowned for its huge elephant herds. Africa's highest Mountain - Mt Kilimanjaro sits on the upper slopes of Amboseli National Park. Mt. Kilimanjaro's snow-white peak lies across the border in Tanzania.

You will have ample time to experience the magic of Amboseli. A unique destination with 5 different ecosystems. The protected area is home to African bush elephant, Cape buffalo, impala, lion, cheetah, spotted hyena, Masai giraffe, Grant's zebra, and blue wildebeest among other wildlife. As well as visiting the Masai community living near the park to learn and experience their culture, game drive till sunset evening dinner and overnight at Amboseli Ol-Tukai Lodge.  (Accommodation can be upgraded to high end options at extra cost or downgraded depending on one’s budget)

https://oltukailodgeamboseli.com-kenya.com/

  • Main destination: Amboseli National Park.
  • Accommodation: Amboseli Ol-Tukai Lodge Mid-Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP with Clear View of Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • Meals & drinks: All meals and Mineral Drinking water Included(Other drinks not included

Day 7: Amboseli-Nairobi David Sheldrick/Giraffe Centre/Karen Blixen

Wake up earlier in the morning for breakfast, check out from the camp with game drive en-route embark on a journey back to Nairobi arriving just in time for lunch at 11:00am to David Sheldrick. The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust operates an orphan elephant rescue and wildlife rehabilitation program. Arrival just in time for the feeding. This is usually a thrilling moment to engage in. Approximately one hour visit at Sheldrick.

You will later drive to any nice restaurant and have your hot lunch before visiting Giraffe Centre. Lunch and rest afternoon hours (2:30 pm) where you will drive to Giraffe Centre; a conservation center for the Rothschild giraffe. where you will take time feeding the rare Rothschild Giraffe on a raised platform.

You will get to learn more about the conservation efforts by the organization as well as have a chance to feed the giraffe. If brave enough (a kiss from the giraffe) will be a whole other experience. It’s said the giraffe’s saliva is medicinal. Thereafter drive to   Karen Blixen Museum here the Movie out of Africa was filmed, thereafter evening dinner and overnight stay at Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel (Accommodation can be upgraded at extra cost or downgraded depending on one’s budget)

https://emara.ole-sereni.com/

  • Main destination: Nairobi David Sheldrick/Giraffe Center/Karen Blixen
  • Accommodation: Emara Ole-Sereni, Luxury Hotel Located in Nairobi City Next to Nairobi National Park
  • Meals & drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner & Mineral Drinking Water Included (Breakfast, Lunch & Other Drinks not included)

Day 8: Nairobi- Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive off to yet another magical Ol Pejeta Conservancy past the Nanyuki Equator. A world-famous destination for its conservation efforts and an exemplary conservation safari experience of its kind. It is the home to the last two northern white rhinos in the world and diverse wildlife that roam freely in the 90,000-acre savannah open land. Make the first stop at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a refuge for chimpanzees from around West and Central Africa. Learn about some of the 38 chimpanzees that live in the sanctuary’s natural enclosures,

Drive to your camp for check-in and hot lunch. continue into the Ol Pejeta Conservancy for a quick game drive across the open plains, which are home to a remarkable population of rare animals including wild dogs, zebras, cheetahs, and hartebeest, as well as the “Big Five”: lion, Cape buffalo, African elephant, leopard, and rhinoceros then game drive on-route to your camp for hot lunch and rest at the camp watching the vast wilderness of Ol Pejeta with wildlife quenching their thirst at the waterholes overlooking the camp.

Guided afternoon and evening game drive till dusk thereafter drive to your camp dinner and overnight at Evening dinner and overnight stay at Sweetwater’s Serena Camp(Accommodation can be upgraded to high end options at an extra cost or downgraded depending on one’s budget)

https://www.serenahotels.com/sweetwaters

  • Main destination: Ol Pejeta Game Sanctuary (Private Park Located in Laikipia)
  • Accommodation: Sweetwater’s Serena, Mid-Luxury Tented Camp located inside Ol Pejeta Private Park.
  • Meals & drinks: All 3 meals & Mineral Drinking water During Game Drive Included (Other drinks not included)

Day 9: Full day Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Early morning you will meet the K-9 Unit anti-poaching dogs for one-of-a-kind activity. You will learn how this unit is important towards protection of wildlife at Ol Pejeta. Afterwards a short-guided morning game drive at the conservancy. This is usually the perfect time for game viewing as they hunt, graze or drink water. Thereafter return to the hotel for your breakfast. Take your mid hours to rest till lunch hours.

After lunch break a guided game drive till evening hours and at 3:00 pm you will meet the last Northern White Rhinos; Najin & Fatu. You will learn of the conservation efforts to save this endangered species and spend a private meet up with these “girls there after an evening guided game drive. Evening dinner and overnight stay at Sweetwater’s Serena Camp(Accommodation can be upgraded to high end options at extra cost or downgraded depending on one’s budget)

https://www.serenahotels.com/sweetwaters

  • Main destination: Ol Pejeta Game Sanctuary (Private Park Located in Laikipia)
  • Accommodation: Sweetwater’s Serena, Mid-Luxury Tented Camp located inside Ol Pejeta Private Park.
  • Meals & drinks: All 3 meals & Mineral Drinking water During Game Drive Included (Other drinks not included)

Day 10: Ol Pejeta Conservancy Bush Walk + Game Drive

Depart for early morning guided Bush Walk with armed ranger and explore the conservancy on foot having the combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable safari experience. Then go back to your camp for breakfast,

Embark for mid-morning game across the open plains of Ol Pejeta conservancy, which are home to a remarkable population of rare animals including wild dogs, zebras, cheetahs, and hartebeest, as well as the “Big Five'': lion, Cape buffalo, African elephant, leopard, and rhinoceros then game drive on-route to your camp. Lunch and rest at the camp watching the vast wilderness of Ol Pejeta with wildlife quenching their thirst at the waterholes overlooking the camp.

In the afternoon  you  will embark for an evening  game drive till dusk,  evening dinner and overnight stay at Evening dinner and overnight stay at Sweetwater’s Serena Camp(Accommodation can be upgraded to high end options  at extra cost or downgraded depending on one’s budget)

https://www.serenahotels.com/sweetwaters

  • Main destination: Ol Pejeta Game Sanctuary (Private Park Located in Laikipia)
  • Accommodation: Sweetwater’s Serena, Mid-Luxury Tented Camp located inside Ol Pejeta Private Park.
  • Meals & drinks: All 3 meals & Mineral Drinking water During Game Drive Included (Other drinks not included)

Day 11: Ol pejeta -Mt Kenya Day Hike - Sirmon Gate (NBO)

After an earlier morning breakfast, check out, with your parked lunch and professional guide embark to Mt Kenya via Sirimon Gate. Drive to Old Moses an Elevation of 3300M above the sea Level

09:00-15:00 pm enjoy a still moment at Old Moses as you prepare for a hike. Along with your packed lunch you will be guided to trek through. In a comfortable trekking pace having different stopovers to rest and enjoy the surreal topographical nature of Mt Kenya.

Depending on your hiking fitness, hike to the Met Station/ Shipton junction. End the hike at 15:00 pm and drive to Nanyuki town exploring the town for roughly one hour, then embark on a drive to Nairobi City and drop at Jomo Kenyatta for your flight back home or to your next destination and this will mark the end of your memorial East African wildlife adventure

  • Main destination: -Mt Kenya Day Hike-Nairobi-NBO
  • Accommodation: No Accommodation. End of the Safari

Meals & drinks: Breakfast, Lunch and Mineral Drinking Water Included (Dinner & Other drinks not included)

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