Transportation

Pop-up roof minivan
Maximum Altitude

Not for solo travelers
Accomodation

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Arrival on

Can start any day
Departure from

Starts and ends in Nairobi
Tour type

Mid-range, private tour
Meals

All meals included
Language

English

Overview

This tour commences in Nairobi and takes you to one of the natural and cultural wonders of the world that includes the Masai Mara National Reserve. You will be right in front row to watch one of the world’s most renowned park with opportunities of watching the spectacular wildebeest migration which occurs from July to October. But throughout the year, there is always something unique to capture in Masai Mara. Regardless of the time you decide to travel, you are guaranteed to meet all that you would expect from a Mara experience including the Big Five and other wildlife.

Highlights

Mid-range tour
Private tour
Can start any day
Can be customized
Not for solo travelers
Suitable for all ages

Day 01 :

Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

Your assigned driver will be waiting for you at the airport, to accompany you to your willing car. After arrival, you will be greeted by your driver guide who will then brief you before you start your safari. You will then proceed to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve. On the road you will make some stops to use a lavatory and to make a stop at for instance the Great Rift Valley view point. You will learn more about the type of population inhabiting the community and their business activities.

You will reach the lodge before lunch time. In the afternoon, depending on the timing of the game drive, after lunch and some relaxation at the lodge, you will be taken out to the park. You will get to experience a thorough adventure when you go for a game drive in the Mara. You can come across the Big Five and many other species of animal too if you are lucky. These animals will be spotted when they migrate, and the predator, which follow the migrating wildebeest, will also be easy to find if you visit the park in this period. Then return to the lodge for dinner and accommodation for the night.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

The best time to visit is from June to October for general game viewing and August to October for the wildebeest migration.

High SeasonJune to October and December to March

Best WeatherJune to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Cheetah, Zebra, Wildebeest, Buffalo, Hippo, Hyena, Leopard, Black Rhino, Wild Dog, White Rhino

Accommodation:

Mtito Safari Camp

Self-sufficent mid-range tenting camp in the ecological continuum of the Masai Mara National Reserve

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 02 :

Full day at the Masai Mara National Reserve

This day you spend the whole day in the Mara and have morning and afternoon game drives, the migrational displacement if you are within the period. The great wildebeest migration one of the seven wonders of the new world will be in front of your eyes.

The wildebeest migration is incredible event regarded a natural wonder, and everyone should be privileged to witness the event once in their lifetime. These animals have been seen to move from the Serengeti plains in the north to the Masai Mara reserve in south. Again, they have to wade through the difficult Mara River with many crocodiles, which made the process risky. Many of the wildebeests get crushed by the water and those that do not drown get eaten by crocodiles for the next few months. Those who complete the journey are also considered unlucky as carnivores follow and eat the fatty ones. In this case, the company is a perfect embodiment of the “survival of the fittest” law in the jungle.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mtito Safari Camp

Self-sufficent mid-range tenting camp in the ecological continuum of the Masai Mara National Reserve

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 03 :

Masai Mara - Nairobi

After breakfast at the camp, you will be transferred back to Nairobi, arrive in the early evening.

On the last day of the trip you may be able to find some time to engage in optional activities in Nairobi depending on the flight time back to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight home. You can also be dropped of at your Nairobi lodging as a option as well.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour

Any other arrangement for accommodation can also be arranged at an extra cost.
You are going to be dropped at the airport.

FAQs

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What does the 3-Day, 2-Night Mid-Range Tour of Masai Mara entail?

Typically, the 3 Days and 2 Nights Mid-Range Maasai Mara Safar package entails accommodation in a mid-range lodge or tented camp, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), ground transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle, and guides services of a professional English speaking driver-guide and game drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve. Some of these costs may include the park’s entry fees, drinking water, as well as airport or hotel transfers in case it is offered by the tour operator in question. Some packages may include extra benefits such as cultural visits to a Maasai village at an extra cost.

What animals should I expect to encounter during the tour in the Masai Mara?

The park is famous for the big five, these being lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino. Large herbivores such as giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and various species of antelopes are also visible for visitors, Predators include Cheetahs, Hyenas, Hippos, Crocodiles. The reserve is well known for the annual migration of wildebeest and zebras from the Serengeti plains into the Masai reserves between July and October. It is a birding site and avitourism locale with over 450 avian species for birding enthusiasts.

What kind of lodging is available in the Mid-Range Tour during the Masai Mara?

The 3-Day 2-Night Masai Mara Mid-Range tour entails accommodation in mid-range lodges or tented camps with en-suite facilities including showers, comfortable bedding and well-catered meals. These establishments give the people a middle income lodge experience as they indulge themselves in the Natural splendor of Masai Mara, while offering comfort and leisure following a day of game drives. Most of them also have provision for swimming pool, bar and fire place for those who would want to enjoy the experience.

When is the best time to embark on the 3-Day 2-Night Masai Mara Mid-Range Tour?

When it comes to time of the year to visit Masai Mara, this will depend with your preference, whether it is for wildlife viewing. The best time to visit the park is during the period of July to October when many herds of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River during the Great Migration process. Another advantage of the north is that it is dry between June and October and this is one of the best times for seeing game since water is scarce. The green season starts from November to May and offers beautiful scenery, fewer visitors, beautiful birds and sometimes visitors have to deal with a bit slippery road because of the rain.

This tour features 4 game drives, and the duration of these drives varies depending on the area that is being explored; from 3 to 3.5 hours per drive.

Some of the features of this 3-Day 2-Night Mid Range safari are the afternoon game drive on the first day, full day game drive the following day and the early morning game drive on the last day before depature. Game drives range from 2 – 6 hours each depending on the planned programme.

The full-day game drive typically comes with a will be provided with a packed lunch and will

take you deeper into Masai Mara to give you the most view of wildlife. A morning and evening

game drives can prove to be the best for photography and spotting the big cats.

What should I take with me when going for the 3Days 2Nights Masai Mara Mid Range Tour?

Light and essential clothing for the 3-day 2-Night Mid-range tour includes safari casual wear and preferably in neutral colors, hat, sunglasses, sun block, insect repellent and comfortable walking shoes. This is especially so because wildlife can sometimes be unpredictable, and one may need multiple batteries and memory cards for the camera. Telescopes are useful while game viewing since the animals are usually far off while a jacket or sweater comes in handy in the early morning and in the evening when the sun is setting. Other recommended items include personal toiletries, medications, and a small day pack to use when on game drives .

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