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What to do and see in Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province: The Best Photography Tours
Maybe your local zoo has lions, leopards, zebras or elephants. Maybe they even have wildebeest. But we bet they don't have 1.3 million wildebeest—never mind 1.3 million wildebeest in migration, with predators in hot pursuit. It's one of the most awesome sights in nature, and you can see it at Masai Mara in southwestern Kenya.
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1. 3 Days Masai Mara Camping Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Masai Mara National Reserve is an area of preserved Savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. Its animals include lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos. Wildebeest traverse its plains during their annual migration. The landscape has grassy plains and rolling hills, and is crossed by the Mara and Talek rivers. The area nearby is dotted with villages of Masai people. This is a 2 nights/3 days safari staying in a camp. The safari starts from Nairobi through the rift valley view Point to Masai Mara. You will have evening game drive on first day and full day drive the second day with picnic lunch, the third day you have morning game drive then leave Masai Mara to Nairobi where the safari ends.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, All Fees and Taxes, Drinking water
Exclusions: Visit to the masai villages which is usually 20usd pp
Reviewed By Fabrizio C
Extremely clean apartment, perfect quiete pocation but especialy very kind and available staff. They can arrange for you ant sort of activity, tour, safari within kenya and Tanzania. Excellent choice.
2. 6-Day Amboseli NP, L Nakuru NP, Masai Mara Budget Safari
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour takes you for an exiting Safari in Kenya. It takes you to Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara National Park. The Masai Mara is Kenya’s arguably the most famous reserve. It’s smooth grass carpeted hills and plains dotted with flat topped acacia trees are full of rich fauna diversity, fulfilling the expectations of any visitor searching the African landscape for the BIG 5.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Park fees., Accommodation
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Reviewed By LadyVol-VB
In June, 2019 I sent emails to eight different Mombasa safari tour companies. Not only was Faith Chebet of Kenya Tru Nomads Tours the first to respond, her email answered the three basic questions in my initial email. Several of the other tour operators never responded and the others responded with basically a generic email that required me to then send them another one with my same basic questions. After I finally received pricing information from the other ones, and Faith sent that to me right away, I was able to compare. I liked how complete and detailed Faith’s quotes were (and she also helped me narrow down which park made the most sense given our constrained time frame), and decided to book our overnight safari with Kenya Tru Nomads for when our cruise ship was going to be docked for two days in Mombasa in November, 2020. Via CruiseCritic I ended up getting 25 other cruise passengers that were interested in doing the overnight safari. Faith communicated very efficiently and quickly with me and we all paid our minimal deposit via PesaPal (Africa’s version of PayPal, I think). I continued to email Faith because passengers would come up with different questions that they needed answered. Faith always responded quickly and thoroughly. Fast forward to March and April, 2020 and many passengers decided to cancel the cruise because of the coronavirus concerns. I was sending Faith many cancellation emails and I was hearing back from the passengers that they were getting their deposits refunded within a week. Finally, in mid-May, 2020 the cruise was canceled because of COVID-19 and the rest of us had to request our deposits be refunded. Once again, all of them were refunded to us, without issues or hassle, within one week. I am so sad that I will not be able to go on the safari in Mombasa. If the safari itself was anything like Faith‘s communication skills and thoroughness, we are going to miss a wonderful tour. So, I can’t actually review the tour, but as someone who has put many small group tours together for cruise ship passengers, Faith was a pleasure to work with and the most professional tour company person I ever dealt with. I am very sorry that I will not get to actually meet her or Kenya Tru Nomads employees in November and I am praying that the people and economy of Mombasa are able to withstand COVID-19.
3. 4 Days Masai Mara Camping Safari Package
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience an awesame 4 days visit in Masai Mara. You will be pick up at Nairobi/Masai Mara and depart Nairobi at 07.00 hrs for Masai Mara Game Reserve.The game viewing is done in the afternoon from 15.30hrs to 18.30hrs. Go to Masai Mara and spent viewing and exploring the spectacular Game Reserve which is the 7th Wonder Of The World in your luxurious 4X4 customised Land Cruiser.
Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, National Park fees, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water, Covid safety kit
Exclusions: International and Domestic Flights, Visit to local villages, personal items such as alcohol, soft drinks etc, Gratuity
Reviewed By Lesley M
We were collected from our hotel in Nairobi at 8am for the ~280km, 7.5 hour drive (with a couple of stops) to the Maasai Mara. On arrival at the Olairragai Camp we were greeted by the onsite team and shown to our permanent tents, these were very impressive, large main room and double bed with attached bathroom which included a shower, toilet and hand basin. The camp had set up a wetback hot water system so having hot showers was a real bonus. That same afternoon we visited the neighbouring Maasai Village and learned how they live. Finally on day 1 we entered the Massai Mara National Reserve for the final couple of hours of daylight and within 30 min’s we had been rewarded with sightings of herds of Zebra, Wildebeest and Giraffes which were topped off by a group of Lioness’s feeding on a recent kill watched closely by many Vultures. The preferred Safari vehicles here are 4 Wheel Drive (6 seater) vans with pop up roofs for viewing and photo taking although not as ideal as the 4 wheel drives trucks in the Serengeti they proved adequate & Isaac our driver / guide spoke good English and shared lots of interesting information with us. The second day in the Massai Mara saw us game driving for ~ 11 hours and spotting plenty of game including several Lion and Leopard encounters. So after 2 days we have seen 4 out of 5 of the “Big Five” and on day 3 are leaving the park to visit Lake Nakuru another reasonable travel day traversing the highlands at 2,700 metres above sea level 310km and ~ 6 hours. The accommodation at the Kivu Resort was budget but fine and the resort had a good restaurant and bar and even a 25 metre swimming pool. After settling in we went for our final game drive in the Lake Nakuru National Park, this proved to be so different to the Serengeti and the Maasai Mara as in places the bush was think and close to the road making animal spotting tuff but in other areas it opened up and gave us Rhino (yah 5 out of 5 now) and Flamingo along with plenty of the game animals you would expect to see. The bonus here at the lake are the wonderful water views made available and the changing afternoon sunlight on the water and trees. Final day was the drive back to Nairobi. Our group was 11 and for that number we had 2 guide / drivers, a cook, an assistant cook, and the crew at the permanent camp in the Maasai Mara. The game drives in both the Maasai Mara and at Lake Nakuru were good and we saw everything we hoped for other than the Wildebeest migration. It would be smart to consider how you can protect your camera from the large amount of dust it will endure.
4. 6 days guided safari: nairobi / lake nakuru / lake naivasha / masai mara n r
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Observation of wildlife in its real natural habitat .Colorful cultural and social diversity of the local, hospitable people. splendid scenery, bird life, pleasant accommodation, very impeccable service.
Inclusions: 1. Personal insurance cover and road / air ambulance evacuation service during emergency., 2. Transportation mode safari mini van with open popup roof for easy wildlife photography., 3.All accommodation and meal plan as indicated in program., 4. Service of professional English speaking driver / guide, 5. All park and reserve entrance fees, all government taxes, levies., 6. Access of pair of binocular, ref guide books, a touristic map, sand bag as camera stabilizer., 7. Lake naivasha 1 hour guided boat ride, 1 hour guided nature walk at crescent island , Guided game drives in l nakuru n park, masai mara n reserve as indicated in program., 9. All transfers from Nairobi Nbo jkia to safari back to Nairobi jkia the last day., 10.First aid box, extra mask, sanitizer,
Exclusions: 1. International air flight ticket & Visa fees, 2. Spa and massage treatment., 3. Alcohol, spirit.
Reviewed By N8799BOgeraldm
What a wonderful experience! 4 days Samburu safari planned and done by Savannah Adventures end well.
5. 7 Days Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Naivasha, Amboseli
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4.9 based on 14 reviews
Best Camping Tours & Safaris specializes in providing Kenya camping safari holidays, bringing you up close to the famous wildlife habitats throughout Kenya camping safari takes you along the beautiful wilderness and let your adventure spirit fill along the plains of the Masai Mara and Serengeti tracking African elusive “Big Five”. Our Kenya adventure and budget camping safari aims to improve your chances of getting connected to scenic nature while bringing even close to wildlife species in their natural habitat. We at Best Camping Tours & Safaris provide Kenya and Tanzania mobile camping safari packages with affordable pricing for an unbeatable value. We strive to maximize value without compromising on quality of service.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch
Exclusions: Park Fees of USD 390 Per Person & Children USD 225. Paid directly at the gate.
Reviewed By C9316WFcarlost
If you want to make the most out of your time, this is the way to go. Fantastic personalised service, Paul was an excellent driver. Imraan and his ten at Olgatuni Camp were superb! Thank you for everything!
6. My Africa - My Safari 6 days Safari Adventure
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3.0 based on 3 reviews
Authentic encounters with local tribes and endless savannas combined with the rich animal kingdom, unforgettable Safari days !
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, while on Safari breakfast, lunch and dinner included, Flying Doctors evacuation insurance included, 1 litre Water per day included
Exclusions: Travel insurance, drinks and items of personal nature such as laundry and Tipps, International flights
Reviewed By Cheryl-Ann R
When my friends suggested an African safari trip, I was quite hesitant and a little scared to be honest. I am not one to rough it, and was afraid of the idea of being out in the wilderness with wild animalls roaming around. I told them I would only go on safari Prince Harry style (in luxury!) Luckily for us, Africa220 offered the perfect solution with it’s bespoke safari options. GLAMping, not camping, is more my style, and they offered all of the comforts while still having the excitement and adventure of a true safari experience. The food was amazing, the wine was chilled and delicious, and I took the coolest photos of my life. Now I can’t wait to go back.
7. 3 Days, 2 Nights Masai Mara Amazing Budget Safari
Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi by road takes you on a vacation to the Masai Mara Game Reserve known as one of Africa's Greatest Wildlife. The first sight of this Game Park is breathtaking. There is nowhere else on earth to compare with this wildlife marvel. The combination of a gentle climate, scenic splendor and untold numbers of wildlife makes the Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya's most popular inland destination.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Parking Fees, Private transportation, All accommodation, A professional driver/guide, Airport transfer, All activities as per itinerary
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Reviewed By LadyVol-VB
In June, 2019 I sent emails to eight different Mombasa safari tour companies. Not only was Faith Chebet of Kenya Tru Nomads Tours the first to respond, her email answered the three basic questions in my initial email. Several of the other tour operators never responded and the others responded with basically a generic email that required me to then send them another one with my same basic questions. After I finally received pricing information from the other ones, and Faith sent that to me right away, I was able to compare. I liked how complete and detailed Faith’s quotes were (and she also helped me narrow down which park made the most sense given our constrained time frame), and decided to book our overnight safari with Kenya Tru Nomads for when our cruise ship was going to be docked for two days in Mombasa in November, 2020. Via CruiseCritic I ended up getting 25 other cruise passengers that were interested in doing the overnight safari. Faith communicated very efficiently and quickly with me and we all paid our minimal deposit via PesaPal (Africa’s version of PayPal, I think). I continued to email Faith because passengers would come up with different questions that they needed answered. Faith always responded quickly and thoroughly. Fast forward to March and April, 2020 and many passengers decided to cancel the cruise because of the coronavirus concerns. I was sending Faith many cancellation emails and I was hearing back from the passengers that they were getting their deposits refunded within a week. Finally, in mid-May, 2020 the cruise was canceled because of COVID-19 and the rest of us had to request our deposits be refunded. Once again, all of them were refunded to us, without issues or hassle, within one week. I am so sad that I will not be able to go on the safari in Mombasa. If the safari itself was anything like Faith‘s communication skills and thoroughness, we are going to miss a wonderful tour. So, I can’t actually review the tour, but as someone who has put many small group tours together for cruise ship passengers, Faith was a pleasure to work with and the most professional tour company person I ever dealt with. I am very sorry that I will not get to actually meet her or Kenya Tru Nomads employees in November and I am praying that the people and economy of Mombasa are able to withstand COVID-19.
8. 7 Nights / 8 Days . Best of Tanzania & Kenya Wildlife Safari
Our safari tours are exclusively and guided by well experience safari driver guides who know well East Africa destinations including parks, animals and its people. Our safari cars are well maintained and furnished with fridge for storing drinks during safari days, frequency radios, wifi, charging units for phones and batteries, wildlife books and binoculars.
Inclusions: Experienced guide
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Reviewed By faustiner2021
We had an incredible time with Elyontours! The safari was amazing. Eli, the driver-guide, has all the qualities of a good guide : organised, lot of knowledges and experience, very good at spotting animals... He also love his country and is really happy to share his culture. We spent one day in his village to discover traditional knowledges and the countryside way of life - it has been a very rich experience. Before going to safari, we spent some days in Arusha and slept at the sell's manager home, Pendaeli. He is a very funny and kind person, as all the members of his family. We spent time in his home before and after the safari and also few weeks later. We felt each time like going back home! They adviced us well to plan our safari, to do the better itinerary we could with our interest and small budget. But safari was just a part of our trip in Tanzania. They helped and took care of us to be sure everything was ok even when we were traveling on our own. Well, we highly recommend them!!
9. Parrot Safaris
Parrot safaris are ready to accompany you on one of the most unforgettable moments for you in Masai Mara national reserve well known as the “lion galore” in Kenya. With us, you will have a chance to go out in the wilderness for adventurous game drives grabbing a view of the animals and birds including: lions, elephants, giraffes just to mention a few. Accompanied by a professional tour guide, you will have a memorable trip. You are not about to miss this! Get ready, book a safari with us and let’s go and explore Masai Mara.
Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Airport Transfers, Coffee and/or Tea, Dinner, Bottled water
Exclusions: Travel Insurance, Alcoholic Beverages, Soda/Pop, Personal items
