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This 7 Day Meru and Masai Mara Safari Package allows you to explore the region where Elsa the Lion of Born Free fame lived when she was released back into the wild by Joy and George Adamson. The iconic park with its diverse habitats from cool forests to semi-desert plains dotted with. Baobabs is home to some unique wildlife, also see reticulated giraffe and Lesser Kudu which are seldom seen elsewhere in Kenya. With this luxury safari in Kenya, visit the Masai Mara where many wildlife documentaries have been filmed. Large herds of plain game and many predators such as Lion and Hyenas can be seen while on game drive in the company of local guides’ experts.
Safari Highlights
- Diverse habitats in Meru National Park which is crossed by thirteen rivers
- It has a black and white rhino sanctuary
- Meru is known as lion and elephant country- made famous from the film ‘Born Free’
- Year round exceptional game viewing in the Masai Mara including the chance to see leopard, cheetah and lions.
Day 1: Meru National Park
Board a flight bound for the Meru National Park in the morning and be transferred from the Nairobi City hustle and bustle the tranquility of the African bush. At the airstrip, your guide will drive you to the camp giving you a game drive along the way. Look for hippos and crocodiles as you pass through the rivers, vervet and colobus monkeys in the tree canopy along the river banks. The open plains are dotted with acacias and mighty baobabs which provide much needed reprieve to the elephants from the harsh African sun. the camp sits on the top of a large kopje affording panoramic views across the park. In the afternoon, go for a game drive towards the forested area and search for caracal and kudus.
Day 2 – 3: Exploring and Experiencing Kenya
Wake up early and see the sleeping hyraxes huddled together on top your solar panel as you make your way down to the safari vehicle for an early morning game drive. Watch as the sun rises and the savanna takes on a rosy hue, the nocturnal game looks for shelter and the plains game celebrate another night survival. Meander through the various habitats along the many rivers, forests and open plains. Observe gerenuk reaching up on their hind legs to feed on the tasty lower branches of acacias
Day 4: Masai Mara National Reserve
Have a cooked breakfast in the camp before heading out to the airstrip to board a scheduled flight to the Masai Mara. The scenic flight is a great opportunity to take in the landscape of Kenya. Delight in some of the best game viewing in Africa en-route to the camp, look for Topi as they stand proudly on top of an antihill. Search for cheetahs lying down in the golden grass plains on the hunt for any passing game.
Settle into your tent, a cool oasis overlooking the river. Watch from the comfort of your veranda as numerous mammals come down to drink. In the late afternoon, take a game drive with your guide and explore the Masai Mara. Heading back to the camp as the sun begins to fall in time for some pre dinner drinks and canapés around the fire.
Day 5-6: Big Cats and small Creatures
The Masai Mara is a patchy landscape of open savannahs dotted with umbrella Acacia trees. Traverse the area in a safari vehicle driven by Knowledgeable guides who know the area intimately. Learn more about the fascinating termites whose homes tower across the plains. Smell the unique fragrance of the African bush and sample some of the plants as you learn about their healing properties that the Maasai still utilize today
Day 7: Nairobi
On the final morning of your Meru and Masai Mara safari package, there will be a final game drive in the Masai Mara. Have a delicious breakfast before being driven to the airstrip and catching a flight back to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. see herds of Elephants, graceful Giraffe and plains game while on your game drives. Search for Leopards languishing in a tree. Look for cheetahs and lions intent on a kill. The Masai Mara is the ideal destination at any time of the year as it offers some exceptional game viewing. It is well known for its large concentrations of big cats and abundance of resident wildlife and of course, the Maasai people.
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Inclusions
- Return flights from Wilson Airport to Meru and Masai Mara
- Airport transfers to and from
- Entrance and conservation fees for all reserves as per itinerary
- 6 nights accommodation in luxury safari lodges
- All meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Game drives
Exclusions
- Optional activities and all other extras to be settled direct
- Travel and personal insurance
- Airfares
- Visa fees
- Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephones and cigarettes
- Tipping fees
- Soft or alcoholic drinks
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