Best of Masai Mara Sanctuary Experience 4 Days of amazing game viewing in one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the sight of the greatest mammal migration in the world between June and October the Maasai Mara Game reserve while staying at the renowned Sanctuary Olonana camp.
Trip Highlights
- For the amazing and superb game viewing experiences available at the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
- Get a once in a life time chance to view the greatest mammal migration on the world between June and October.
- Visit a site that has been declared one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World.
- For the all year round prolific wildlife that the Maasai Mara Game Reserve is famed for.
- Relax and enjoy your holiday in the Mara while staying at luxurious world-class accommodations at Sanctuary Olonana.
- Relax by the pool or revitalize at our mini-spa which offers a range of treatments from facials to body massages in the Maasai Mara.
- Take your elegant dinner in a private secluded clearing in the middle of the wilderness
- Take a guided walking safari in the Maasai Mara with an expert naturalist and learn about plants, trees, insects and even how to approach animals on foot.
- Experience and learn about the local Maasai culture and unique way of life by visiting a Maasai Village while on Safari.
- Glide through the Mara plains early morning at dusk watching the animals from above on a Hot Air balloon safari followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush where you land.
The Detailed Best of Masai Mara Sanctuary Experience Luxury Safari Holiday Vacation Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi - Maasai Mara
On arrival at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met by an And Africa Travel representative who will transfer you to Wilson Airport for your connecting flight to the renowned and famous Masai Mara. On arrival relax and freshen up in your tent before lunch is served. The main dining room and veranda command a dramatic stretch of the Mara River providing the perfect setting for breakfast, afternoon tea and after-dinner star gazing.
In the afternoon there is time to relax before enjoying one of the many activities offered at Olonana. Take a game viewing drive to experience the phenomenal wildlife or visit the adjacent Maasai village to learn about the local Maasai culture and get a feel for the Maasai heritage. As the afternoon activity comes to an end, drive to a specially chosen vantage point overlooking the Mara plains.
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sanctuary Olonana
Day 2: Maasai Mara
This morning after breakfast at the camp venture out led by expert guides to explore the Mara. The Mara is a fabulous place for seeing big cats and all of the big five, a variety of plains game and over 300 bird species. The plains offer a rich variety of food for the dominant predators: lion; leopard; hyena and cheetah.
On one day you could walk with our naturalist and learn about plants, trees, insects and even how to approach animals on foot, as your guide shows you how to spot animal signs which are everywhere but not that easily noticed. Return to camp for lunch and then spend the afternoon at leisure. Relax by the pool or revitalize at our mini-spa which offers a range of treatments from facials to body massages. Mid-afternoon high tea will be served before your next activity.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sanctuary Olonana
Day 3: Maasai Mara
During your stay at Olonana there are a variety of activities that can be booked on request. One possibility is a balloon safari. Float gently over the plains with a bird's eye view of the game below as the sun rises slowly over the horizon. After around one hour the balloon lands and nearby a full breakfast is served in the middle of the bush with glasses of bubbly to toast your flight!
On your last evening drive out into the bush where a private and secluded clearing has been prepared for an elegant dinner in the middle of the wilderness. The table setting is as sophisticated and elegant as found in the finest restaurants. Candles flicker in the darkness, throwing golden lights on the tablecloth as smiling waiters serve a delicious dinner. After dinner retire to the warmth of the campfire where brandies and liqueurs are served as guests relax and absorb the peace and beauty of an African night.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sanctuary Olonana
Day 4: Maasai Mara - Nairobi
Spend your morning game viewing in the Mara and return to camp for lunch.
In the afternoon your guide will transfer you to the airstrip for the flight to Nairobi's Wilson Airport. On arrival we will meet you and drive you the short distance to Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rates Include
- Accommodation
- Three meals daily (depending on arrival and departure times)
- Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers at the game lodges
- Teas and coffees at the game lodges
- Refreshments while on game viewing drives
- Laundry at the game lodges
- Park fees
- 2 daily scheduled shared safari activities with our highly qualified guides including:
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Visit to Mwika village at Sanctuary Swala
- Serengeti Cheetah Project at Sanctuary Kusini
- Cosmic safari at Sanctuary Kusini
- Maasai village visit at Sanctuary Olonana
- "Out of Africa" experience at Sanctuary Olonana
- Sundowners and bush meals in specially selected spots
- Road Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Swala, inter-camp flight from Swala to Kusini to Kilimanjaro via Arusha and Arusha to Wilson Airport to KTC airstrip.
Rates Exclude
- Items of a personal nature i.e. Gratuities; premium brand beverages; curios; telephone accounts etc.
- Visas and travel insurances
- Private game drives (Booked as an optional upgrade)
- Bank charges
- Walking safaris and night game drives at Sanctuary Swala (Booked on Request)
- Balloon flights and fishing excursions at Sanctuary Olonana (Booked on Request)
- Any other item not mentioned above
- All optional excursions or activities i.e. spa treatments at any of the camps or lodges (Booked on Request)