Exclusive Cultural & Safari Experience with the Maasai
Your travel with us will be the most rewarding experience of any holiday in
East Africa!
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Exclusive Cultural & Safari Experience with the Maasai
Experience the Maasai country and learn about local traditions and
culture. Go on a traditional Safari and learn about Africas wildlife through
the eyes of the Maasai. This 10- day trip includes 2 nights in Nairobi, 3
nights in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, 3 nights with the Maasai at
Maasai Simba Camp, and 1 full day excursion to Amboseli National Park
at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
DAY 01 Arrival & transfer to Pan Afric Hotel in downtown Nairobi. Driver
and guide will meet you at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Transfer
to hotel and catch up with much needed rest. B&B
DAY 02 FULL DAY IN NAIROBI
This morning youll have time to relax and acclimatize yourself with the
local weather and time zone. Activities for the day include a visit to the
Giraffe Center and a famous elephant orphanage in the outskirts of
Nairobi National Park. Meet orphan elephants and learn about their life at
the orphanage and in the wild. Well have lunch at The Verandah
Garden Restaurant located at Utamaduni Craft Centre. Return to the
hotel after lunch and overnight. Meals in Nairobi B&B
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Exclusive Cultural & Safari Experience with the Maasai
DAY 03 DEPART NAIROBI FOR MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
Shortly after early breakfast well depart Nairobi for Maasai Mara Game
Reserve. Well drive through Kenya highlands and stop midway to get a
glimpse of the Great Rift Valley a magnificent natural trench stretching
approximately 3,700 miles from Lebanon into Mozambique in East Africa.
We should arrive to Sarova Mara Game lodge in time for lunch. There will
be an afternoon game drive starting at 4 pm.
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Exclusive Cultural & Safari Experience with the Maasai
DAY 04 & 05 FULL DAYS IN MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
The Maasai Mara is made of vast open rolling plains, and grasslands with
seasonal river lets. The entire area of the park is situated within the
enormous Great Rift Valley. The reserve is famous for the annual wildlife
migration with over 1 million wildebeest and thousands of zebra crossings
from the Serengeti plains in Tanzania. The reserve is home to hundreds of
elephants, hippos, lions, hyenas, Cape buffalo, and thousands of other
hoof stock. Over 500 species of birds including ostrich, larks, sunbirds,
weavers as well as the lilac breasted roller are abundant in the reserve.
The Maasai Mara's altitude is 5.000 ft. above sea level, which yields a
milder and damper climate different from other parts of the country.
Morning and afternoon game drives will be provided each day.
DAY 06 DEPART MAASAI MARA VIA NAIROBI TO MAASAI SIMBA CAMP
Shortly after breakfast well drive from Maasai Mara and arrive to Nairobi
by noon in time for lunch. Depart Nairobi after lunch and arrive to Maasai
Simba Camp late in the afternoon. Well make stops along the way when
we see something interesting. Upon our arrival, well meet our Maasai
hosts and settle into Maasai Simba Camp.
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Exclusive Cultural & Safari Experience with the Maasai
DAY 07 08 FULL DAYS AT MAASAI SIMBA CAMP
Maasai Simba Camp is in Merrueshi Group Ranch close to Amboseli
National Park at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Chyulu Hills National Park is
only 5 Kilometers (3 mi) away from the camp. The camp is a historical site
formerly used by Maasai warriors for training. It has been restored and
made accessible for adventure travelers seeking to have authentic
cultural and safari experience with the Maasai. The entire camp is nestled
under a canopy of indigenous acacia trees on the banks of a seasonal
Kiboko River. The camp is made up of Hemingway style tents and rock
cabins equipped with moderate amenities (flush toilets, mosquito nets,
and hot water).
Time in the village will be flexible and relaxing, yet full of learning
experiences. Mornings will typically begin with a bush walking safari lead
by the Maasai warriors. Merrueshi is a wildlife corridor between Amboseli
and Chyulu Hills National Parks. Giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, eland, kudu,
warthog, gazelle, impala, and over 400 species of birds roam freely in the
area.
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Exclusive Cultural & Safari Experience with the Maasai
The Maasai know this land in a way no one else does and the warriors will
interpret everything from footprints, animal droppings, animal noises,
herbal medicine, and more. The walking safari offers you a unique
experience with wildlife much different from the game reserves where
visitors are restricted to see wildlife from the vehicle. Breakfast is ready
when you return from the bush-walking safari.
After breakfast well emerge ourselves into several activities that include a
visit to local villages, schools, and the health center. Your visits with Maasai
village leaders, elders, women, herbalists, teachers, and nurses will allow
you to learn about every aspect of the Maasai tribal way of life.
Extra fun activities include a visit to a local trading market, bead-making
lessons facilitated by the Maasai Womens Cooperative, storytelling
sessions by Maasai elders, and a Maasai warrior dance the night before
departure. As always well save time for sharing within the group during
dinner. Meals include BLD.
DAY 09- FULL DAY EXCURSION TO AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
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Exclusive Cultural & Safari Experience with the Maasai
After having coffee or tea, hop into 4x4 Land Cruiser and drive to
Amboseli National Park, 30 minutes away from Maasai Simba Camp.
Amboseli covers 150 square miles in southern Kenya, not far from the
Tanzanian border. It is at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in
Africa standing 19,340 feet above sea level. In addition to over 1,000
elephants there are zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, impala, lion, hippo,
antelope, warthog, hyena, cheetah, buffalo, and more than 400 species
of birds all gathering in the haven of the park. A full breakfast will be
served on top Nomootio observation point looking at the elephants and
hippos below. After breakfast well take a short game drive into Ol Tukai
lodge for mid-day break and lunch. Our game drive will resume at
4:00pm. We will return to Maasai Simba Camp after game drive in time for
dinner and overnight. Meals include BLD.
DAY 10 - DEPART MAASAI SIMBA CAMP TO NAIROBI
Shortly after lunch well drive from Maasai Simba Camp late in the
afternoon to Nairobi airport. Bid farewell to your driver and guide and
board your safe flight back home.
COST PER PERSON
Cost starts from $3,000 per person sharing a room
TRIP FEATURES INCLUDE:
All ground transportation
Bed and breakfast in Nairobi
Full board at Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Full board at Maasai Simba Camp (Maasai Village)
Full day excursion to Amboseli National Park
Round trip transfers from and to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
All park entry fees, service charges, and hotel taxes
English speaking guides and drivers
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Exclusive Cultural & Safari Experience with the Maasai
NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST
International flights
Inoculations or other medical expenses related to the safari
Excess baggage
Items of a personal nature
Laundry, massages, and other personal items
Tips for drivers and porters
Passport visa fees
Bottled water
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Exclusive Cultural & Safari Experience with the Maasai
Vehicles: we use private 4X4 Land Cruiser or Safari mini vans. All our
vehicles are retrofitted to meet rough roads standards and safari needs.
Each person is guaranteed window seating in each vehicle with pop-up
roof for easy game viewing & photography. There will be rest stop at
every 100 km for people to stretch and use the restroom.
With this trip youll have your own safari vehicle with a driver and guide.
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Exclusive Cultural & Safari Experience with the Maasai
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES- HOT AIR BALOON SAFARI OVER MAASAI MARA
Hot air balloon safari offers a different photographic opportunity,
champagne breakfast, and a short game drive before returning back to
the camp. We had a number of clients who went on a balloon safari and
they regarded it as the most beautiful balloon flight in the world. The
cost for hot air balloon safari is $450. We will need to book the balloon
safari in advance. Please let us know if you are interested on the hot air
balloon experience and we can book it for you.
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