Masai Mara Tour Package(Budget)

Masai mara/Nakuru

About –The Masai Mara is considered by many to be one of Kenya's finest game reserves. The rolling grasslands that form part of the Serengeti ecosystem offer ideal game viewing and photographic opportunities. The Game Reserve hosts the world famous spectacle of the annual migration of up to two million wildebeest, thousands of zebras and an escort of carnivores from the Serengeti plains, following the rains and shooting new grass. The migration is in Maasai Mara betwwen July and early Oct. However, wildlife abound in this park throughout the year. Some of the animals which can be seen include elephant, lion, black rhino, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle. Hippo and crocodile abound in the muddy brown waters of the rivers which traverse the Reserve.

Itinerary -  The Safari start opposite new Stanley hotel. AT 8 AM. We drive through the scenic Great rift valley, and get a chance to stop for photos and visit to Curio shops. We ave lunch in Narok, We arrive in maasai mara in time to check into a tented Camp, freshen up and head out for an evening game drive in the Maasai Mara. Dinner is served at 8. am followed by a camp fire with maasai Warriors dance and songs. The second day, breakfast is served at 8 am followed by a whole day safari. We have a picnic lunch in the Masai mara savannah plains. We head back to our tented camp or a maasai village if pre-arranged.  Dinner is served at the tented camp. The fallowing morning after breakfast at 8.am we proceed for a short game drive in the morning. We head out and have lunch in Narok Town. We then proceed to Back to Nairobi for those on 2Nigts Masai Mara or to Nakuru in time for an evening  game drive and spend the night in Nakuru at a 3 star hotel. The following morning we have a morning game drive at Lake Nakuru Game Park. We head back to the safari ends opposite the Stanley.

Duration – 2 NIGHTS 3 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS 4 DAYS

 Rates – 450 / 600 Euros

Departure Dates – Every Friday Morning at 8 am opposite the New Stanley Hotel.

Included in the price:
-We guarantee price and trek on confirmation
-Transfer to and from Nairobi
-Full board accommodation on the trek.

-Meals as described - B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
-Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
-All park entrance fees to include government taxes
-3 nights on Mount Kenya in huts
-Service of an experienced English speaking professional Mountain guide with several years of successful climb.
-Service of porters and skilled cook on the mountain
-Success rate of over 90%
-Treated water on the trek
-Mount Kenya Climb certificate for successful trekkers
-The tour to start and finish Nairobi

Excluded:
-Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, drinks, accommodation before and after the trek and climbing gears
-International flights
-Visas to Kenya
-Items of personal nature
-Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

Nairobi City Tour

The city walk tour is conducted everyday. It is designed to allow free movement of visitors in the central business district. It allows for one to orient themselves with important buildings and facilities in Nairobi. The city tour includes and is not limited to

1.)    Mama Ngina drive from the Hilton. Here you may find anything you need in the central business district, from pizza joind, coffe shops, cinema, forex bureau , banks, ATM and a stature of our greatest freedom fighter.

2.)    The high court of Kenya

3.)    Kenyatta International Conference Center – Here you will find the statue of the father of the Kenyan Nationa and the first president of Kenya Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, There is also an option of going to the top of the building(the second tallest in Kenya) for an aerial view of Nairobi Central Business District.

4.)    Kenya Parliament

5.)    Uhuru Park this is where all major public rallies are held including the swearing in ceremonies of new presidents. It also has the freedom corner started by the environmental conservation guru and Nobel Laureate Prof Wangare Maathai. U.S President Barack Obama among other dignitaries have planted a tree in this corner.

6.)    Old parliament building. This is the parliamentary building used by the colonial government and built in 1905.

7.)    The German cultural Center and Alliance Francaise

8.)     The Nairobi University

9.)    The Kenya National Theatre

Cultural Orientation

This is conducted at the Kenya National Archives opposite the Hilton. The National archives hold an immense collection of traditional and cultural artifacts collected in Kenya and Africa as whole. It is also the reservoir of historical documents. One can also get the cultural orientation at The Kenya National Museum. This orientation is conducted in a conversational manner as we walk round the archives looking at the different displays and is suitably interactive. In this session you get a comprehensive introduction to the African traditional society, our cultural practices, our diverse communities and their customs. You get a chance to learn about

1.)    Traditional African Society in General

2.)    Social, economic, political and religious structures of some of our communities

3.)    Peculiar cultural practices and similarities with other cultures around the world

4.)    Africa traditional Art, Music and sports

5.)    Colonial Africa

6.)    Post independence Africa

7.)    Africa in today’s global world

Additional Cultural Orientation

There is a possibility of one to immerse themselves further in our culture by visiting other interesting places such as

1.)    At the Bomas of Kenya you get a chance to watch Africa traditional dances from Different communities. There are also makeshift villages depicting Africa traditional homesteads of different communities.

2.)    One can also watch plays at the Kenya National Theatre, German cultural institute and at the Alliance Francaise. Gibson Knows about any plays going on in the Nairobi and has tickets to such plays.

3.)     One can also visit the world famous Maasai Market to purchase souvirs and cultural artifacts. This is done under the guidance of Gibson for the best deals and most accommodating dealers in the market. One can also buy randomly from anyone they want.

4.)    Gibson is also readily available for a safe guide of Kenya Night Life. For a sampling of local pubs and drinks, great places for dance and mingling with the locals. Club hopping and any other party requirements.