Kenya safaris - Masai Mara safari On Wings

Tour Summary/ Features:

This safari package takes you to Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most famous and finest game sanctuary by plane from Nairobi. Kenya’s masai Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that you will not believe it. There are over 450 species of animals on this reserve. For those looking for an African wildlife safari, you will not be disappointed. Everything from lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, elephant wild dogs and hyenas. Not to mention numerous herbivores.

This is where it all happens. The wildebeest migration, perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. Over a million and a half wildebeest and zebra migrate from the Serengeti in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are often predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures. The famous Maasai tribesmen live within the dispersal area of the game reserve.

Minimum Rate Per Adult:US$ 599
Departs From:Nairobi
Duration:2 Nights / 3 Days
Departure Time:0845 hrs & 1345 hrs
Departures:Daily
Minimum Persons Required:2 (contact us for one person rates)
Period:All Seasons

Itinerary:

Day 1: NAIROBI – MAASAI MARA
You are picked from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfered to the Wilson Airport. From here you take a flight to masai mara. There are two flights daily to the mara. Morning flights to the Mara are at 1000 hrs & Afternoon flight at 1500 hrs. On arrival, you will be met by a driver guide and transfered to Mara Simba Lodge or similar lodge.

You take your lunch at the lodge, and then you have the afternoon to yourself. Later on that afternoon you go for an afternoon game drive, from 1600 hrs till dusk.
Dinner and overnight at Mara Simba Lodge or a similar lodge.
Day 2: MAASAI MARA

0630 hrs - You wake up to an early morning game drive in safari vehicle with pop up roof to enable you see the game and wildlife better. You return to the lodge in time for breakfast. Another morning game drive for those who wish starts at 1000 hrs till midday. You get back to the lodge for lunch and you will have the afternoon at leisure. 1600 hrs - Afternoon game drive till dusk. The mara is so huge that you are not likely to see the same things on these game drives.

Dinner and overnight at Mara Simba Lodge or lodge Similar

Day 3: MAASAI MARA - NAIROBI
0630 hrs- You go for an early morning game drive - if you still want to go for more

OR

For an unforgettable experience take this opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot air Balloon provided at an extra cost.

The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! Simply breath taking to say the least.

Late breakfast will be provided and later transfer to Airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi. On arrival at Wilson Airport at 1215 hrs, your driver guide will be waiting for you ready to transfer you to your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Note: We also offer hotel, car rental and flights bookings which we can organize for you with your tour inquiry.

Remarks

This Package Includes:

• A return Flight Nairobi to Maasai Mara Inclusive of taxes.
• 2 nights accommodation based on fullboard meal plan.
• Transfer to and from Wilson Airport, Nairobi and in the Maasai Mara from Airstrip to your lodge.
• Park entry fee for Maasai Mara
• All meals in Maasai Mara
• Service of an English speaking driver guide
• Game drives as per the Itinerary
• Complimentary bottle of drinking mineral water.
• Any applicable Government taxes

Excludes:

• A Hot air Balloon flight over Maasai Mara – US$ 385 per person extra.(Price is subject to confimation at the time of booking.)
• Extras at the lodges –tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses
• Visa Entry fee in Kenya
• Insurance Cover. This we arrange on request

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Masai Mara on Wings - 2 Nights/3 Days, US$ 599/person. You save time by flying to Masai Mara, Kenya’s most famous game sanctuary. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance.

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Classic Wings Safari - 4 Nights/5 Days US$ 1320/person. This flying vacation package takes you to two of Kenya’s top game sanctuaries-Maasai Mara & Samburu..

Highlights of Kenya - 6 Nights/7 Days US$ 1399 /person. This one-week experience takes you through Kenya’s most popular game viewing locations

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Vintage Kenya Safari - 4 Nights/5 Days, US$ 1000 /person. This kenya safari package takes you through three very different game viewing experiences in Kenya: Aberdares, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara

Twin Attractions Special - 10 Nights/11 Days, US$ 2118 /person. This 11 day tour package combines Kenya’s twin attractions- a safari and beach experience

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Tanzania safari - Manyara-Ngorongoro-Serengeti 6 Day Safari

If you are planning on taking an African vacation then this would be a great package to consider.
The thing with picking packages for your African safari is the fact that it is often pre arranged leaving you just enjoy the safari without worrying about logistics especially if you are visiting Africa for the first time.

What better way to explore Africa than to visit three of Tanzania’s most popular Northern parks.

Lake Manyara Park, Serengeti Park and Ngorongoro Crater. All three parks are home to a wide variety of animals. Small and large including birds and reptiles

With this i have choosen standard accommodation off course depending on how much you are willing to spend you can always opt for superior or more luxiourious accommodation and lodges.

Rest assured that you will really enjoy and experience nature, wildlife, in it natural habitat.

Below is your day to day itinerary in detail. What others may call a trip plan.

Trip Plan:

Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park

- Early In the morning at around 0830hrs you are picked up from your hotel in Arusha and your journey begins with a 130km drive to Lake Manyara National Park by road. The park is home to a variety of animals including Lion, Hippo, Elephant, Zebra, Buffalo, Giraffe, Baboon, Blue and Vervet monkey, Warthog and many more more. It is also worth noting that about 350 species of birds have been recorded, at 1230hrs leave the park for lunch at the lodge, dinner and overnight Lake Manyara Hotel. (Full Board accommodation)

Day 2: Manyara – Serengeti National Park

- After an early morning breakfast in Manyara your journey to the Great Serengeti National Park begins at 0600hrs you arrive there in time for lunch. In the afternoon you go for a game drive in the park which has its own variety of animals including lion, leopard, Elephant, Cheetah, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Eland, Wild dog, Gazelles, and Crocs. There are also plenty of birds here too including birds that have migrated from Europe and Asia to escape the winter. Dinner and overnight at Seronera Wildlife lodge (full Board accommodation)

Day 3: A whole day at the Serengeti National Park
- This is where you truly get to experience the serengeti National Park because on this day you get to go for a morning game drive and also an afternoon game drive. The thing with game drives is that there are some animals you get to see at a particular time of the day. Like should you want to experience hunts you have a better chance of doing that in the morning than during the day when the sun is hot and predators are most inactive. Later that evening you go for Dinner and overnight at Seronera Wildlife lodge (Full Board accommodation)

Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim

- You get up at 0600hrs and prepare for an early morning game drive at the Serengeti at you get back to the lodge at about 0845hrs in time for breakfast. Then check out and drive to Ngorongoro Crater Rim for lunch, You then have the afternoon at leisure at the lodge this would be a good time to just relax and take it all in after all you are in Africa (Hakuna matata) Later that evening you have dinner and spend the night at Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge. (Full Board accommodation)

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater tour

- On this day you get up early in the morning for breakfast then at 0600hrs your game drive begins when you descend into the Crater floor. Ngorongoro crater is like a big bowl with lodges on the top of the bowl. To better see the park and its animals you have to drive from the top of this bowl to the bottom. A friend once described it best when he said, “Ngorongoro Crater is like a big bowl with animals trapped at the bottom of the bowl.” Here you will find all of Africa’s BIG FIVE Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo and Elephants others animals include Zebra, Hippo, Wildebeest and other herbivores which make up the diet of the predators. Hyena too can be found here including birds like flamingos on the Soda lake, Geese, Storks and Vultures. Lunch will be served but this time packed lunch, in the Crater at Ngoitoktok swamp, a Hippo pool. After the lunch break, you proceed with game viewing while slowly ascending the Crater for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge (Full board accommodation)

Day 6: Ngorongoro – Arusha

- Breakfast; at 0800hrs depart to Arusha for lunch.

What does this tour Include?

- Pick up and drop off in Arusha Tanzania.
- Park entrance fees which will be required at Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Lake Manyara National Parks.
- Full board accommodation on safari( Full board means breakfast, lunch and Dinner included in you accommodation)
- The Service of an English speaking driver guide, allowances to the guide. Guides are an important part of your safari a great guide means a great experience. Also an experienced guide will know where to find particular animals. This is a skill since in most of these parks you can’t even tell where you are because the parks are huge.
- Transport based on a 4WD Vehicle with open roof for game viewing
- Driver’s Salary and allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
- Mileage is built in the price
- Complementary bottle of water daily
- Complementary visit of Maasai Village in Ngorongoro on the way to Serengeti. Here you get to see the people and their culture.
- Government taxes

Excludes:
- Extras at the lodges i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- International flight, Visa and Travel Insurance
- Departure tax
- Tips to drivers (highly recommended)

You can also book with us a night before and after safari for only $ 34 per person per night on Bed and Breakfast basis at Arusha Crown Hotel.