PRIVATE TOUR - Majestic Mara / Beach - Mid Range Option (*)10 Nights
PRIVATE TOUR - Majestic Mara / Beach - Mid Range Option (*)10 Nights
$2615
PRIVATE TOUR - Majestic Mara / Beach - Mid Range Option (*)10 Nights
8 Days Starting and ending in Nairobi
Visiting: Nairobi, Narok, Diani Beach
Tour operator:
Tour code:
15069
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 6
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
SawaSawa Africa Ltd is a Destination Management Company that was started in 2007 in Kenya. It is a partnership, owned and operated by its two Directors. We have a sizeable staff, some who operate within our offices and others who work on the ground directly with our guests. Our offices are located in Nairobi, Kenya. Our services extend to tourism, hospitality consultancy, hotel/ lodge bookings, air travel, excursions and restaurant bookings. With a meticulously handpicked team of travel and tourism experts across the region working behind the scene plus carefully crafted bespoke travel itineraries that are second to none, we guarantee extra-ordinary travel experiences. We offer both customized and set experiences and travelers can use various transport options, from scheduled chartered flights, private chartered flights, helicopter rides or Land cruisers. We are keen on Eco-sustainability, responsible tourism practices and sustainability of the communities within which we work. We do engage actively in Corporate Social Responsibility and support two centres in their various areas of need. We contribute a Dollar for every booking made and at the end of each year, we share the total amount between both centres. Additionally, we buy our packaging materials and the giveaways for our guests form them. Our ultimate joy and fulfillment is derived from the knowledge and assurance that each traveler has a satisfying, exciting and memorable experience, inspired to create stories of their own through experiences that truly matter! Read more about us from our webpage https://sawasawa.us
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Kenya
Location: Nairobi
Accommodation Name: EKA HOTEL
NAIROBI
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport., met by our representative and transferred to to your city hotel (kindly note rooms may not be ready for occupancy until noon).
Overnight at EKA HOTEL. (No meals)
Day 2 : Journey To The Wild
Location: Narok
Accommodation Name: ZEBRA PLAINS MARA CAMP
NAIROBI – MAASAI MARA
Distance: 265 KM / Time approx. 5 Hrs
After breakfast at 07:30 hrs, collected from your Nairobi Hotel.
Commence your safari, driving due west out of Nairobi, ascending to the edge of the Great Rift Valley, for a dramatic and panoramic descent, down the Great Rift Valley escarpment, to the floor below.
Make a photographic stop at a view point, before the descent.
Continue the descent, passing through Mai Mahiu and Narok Town.
Arrive in time for lunch at the Lodge.
Afternoon game viewing drive in the Kenya’s most popular Reserve.
Dinner and overnight at ZEBRA PLAINS MARA CAMP. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Offering superb plains scenery, unmatched safari activities and diverse wildlife, Masai Mara National Reserve is considered Kenya’s best park and one of Africa’s highest wildlife density regions for predators. The reserve covers 583 square miles (1510 square kilometres) of outstanding wilderness in South West Kenya.
The location, wildlife, activities and comfortable moderate climate puts Mara at the top of the list, even for the most discerning traveller to Kenya. When the public reserve was first established, it covered 645 square miles (1672 square kilometres). Strategically, the size of the reserve was later reduced in 1984 to accommodate Maasai cattle grazing on their ancestral lands.
Although the decrease in land area may be considered a let-down for wildlife conservation and protection at its infancy, the animals and habitats of the reserve found new allies to ensure their survival for generations to come. Many private conservancies have been introduced to protect the land that surrounds the reserve, thereby providing more area for wildlife. The lands not only protect habitats for resident species, but also preserve a critical part of the route used by wildebeests and zebras during the Great Migration that traverses the Masai Mara via the Serengeti National Park. Recognized as one of the most spectacular wildlife events on the planet, the migration is a continuous route that is followed by an over 1.5 million wildebeests and thousands of zebras, gazelles and elands. In their never-ending pursuit for the finest grazing and watering grounds, the gnu relocate on an almost constant basis. The perseverance of these wildebeests is demonstrated in their ability to mate while on the move, and many cows are pregnant during part of the migration. Additionally, even the youngest wildebeest calves are expected to keep up with the herd. Standing and walking within minutes are critical to its survival.
Day 3 : Full Day Game Drive
Location: Narok
Accommodation Name: ZEBRA PLAINS MARA CAMP
MAASAI MARA
Morning and afternoon game viewing drives in the extensive Maasai Mara Game Reserve, if lucky, an opportunity to see the big five in one day!!!
In consultation with your drivers / guides, there is an option of a full day game viewing drive with packed lunches, this allows you time to explore greater areas of the reserve uninterrupted by journeying back to the Lodge for lunch.
All meals and overnight at MARA KIMANA CAMP. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
The migrators of Masai Mara National Reserve are present from approximately late June – early August until end of October – early November. But the Mara offers year-round game viewing. The reserve and surrounding conservancies offer diverse resident species experiences. Frequently to be seen are impalas, topis, giraffes, elephants, zebras, Buffalos, Warthogs and other grazing herbivores. With so many prey animals, Masai Mara is a veritable bonanza for large predators, such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, crocodiles and other stealthy, powerful hunters. The abundance of terrestrial animals is enhanced by the presence of more than 450-winged species, including 57 birds of prey. Masai Mara Game Reserve offers varied tour activities to explore the plains landscape and see incredible animal behaviour. The adjoining conservancies offer distinct activities that are not allowed in the reserve. Game drives in the reserve are perfect for those who seek to be immersed in Kenya’s bush country and see larger animals.
For guests interested in observing the nocturnal animals, these are available in the form of night game drives in some of adjoining private conservancies. The Serengeti-Mara ecosystem is recognized for an enormous diversity of flora and fauna, and some small details are missed during game drives. Most conservancies offer bush walks for an intimate look at the micro-ecosystems of the area. To complement these walks or a general visit to the Mara, a balloon safari experience, for a bird’s-eye view of the area, is a memorable experience.
Lastly, the Maasai community is key to the advancement of wildlife management in the area. It is hence recommended for one to take time learning more about these noble people by visiting one of their villages for a life-changing cultural experience in understanding their modest and simple lives.
Day 4 : Pristine Beaches
Location: Diani Beach
Accommodation Name: LEOPARD BEACH RESORT AND SPA
MAASAI MARA – NAIROBI – DIANI BEACH
Early breakfast at the Camp.
Commence your return drive to Nairobi to arrive in the afternoon.
Upon arrival, transferred to Syokimau Train Station for your Madaraka Express train departing at 14:35 hrs to Mombasa.
Lunch will be picnic on this day.
Upon arrival at Miritini Railway Station (Mombasa) at 20:30 hours, met by a SawaSawa Africa representative and transferred to Leopard Beach resort & Spa, South Coast.
Dinner and overnight at LEOPARD BEACH RESORT & SPA (DELUXE TERRACE ROOM)
(Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Dinner)
Day 5 : Rest And Relaxation
Location: Diani Beach
Accommodation Name: LEOPARD BEACH RESORT AND SPA
DIANI
Full day spent at leisure relaxing on the sandy beach.
Accommodation at LEOPARD BEACH RESORT & SPA on Half Board basis. (DELUXE TERRACE ROOM)
(Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 6 : Coastal Delicacies
Location: Diani Beach
Accommodation Name: LEOPARD BEACH RESORT AND SPA
DIANI
Full day spent at leisure relaxing on the sandy beach.
Accommodation at LEOPARD BEACH RESORT & SPA on Half Board basis. (DELUXE TERRACE ROOM)
(Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 7 : Sun And Sand
Location: Diani Beach
Accommodation Name: LEOPARD BEACH RESORT AND SPA
DIANI
Full day spent at leisure relaxing on the sandy beach.
Accommodation at LEOPARD BEACH RESORT & SPA on Half Board basis. (DELUXE TERRACE ROOM)
(Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 8 : Pristine Beaches
Location: Diani Beach
Accommodation Name: LEOPARD BEACH RESORT AND SPA
Full day at leisure relaxing on the sandy beach.
Accommodation at LEOPARD BEACH RESORT & SPA on Half Board basis.(DELUXE TERRACE ROOM)
(Breakfast and Dinner)
What's Included
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Accommodation in NAIROBI
Accommodation in Nairobi is on a bed and breakfast basis with extra meals indicated where applicable.
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Safari Accommodation
Accommodation during the safari is on a full board basis.
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Safari Transportation
Transportation during the safari will be provided in 4x4 Safari Landcruisers driven by a professional French-speaking driver/guide.
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Arrival Airport Transfers
Accommodation in Nairobi includes arrival airport transfers from JKIA.
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Window Seat
A window seat is guaranteed during the safari.
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Client Relations Services
Services of our Clients Relations Officers and Reps for meet, greet, and safari briefings (and debriefings) in Nairobi.
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Medical Evacuation Service
Registration with the AMREF Flying Doctors for medical evacuation service in case of emergency.
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Game Drives and Park Entrance Fees
Game drives and park entrance fees are included.
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Drinking Water
Unlimited drinking water during the safari.
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Safari Hats and Luggage Tags
Safari hats and luggage tags made by a self-help group supported by SawaSawa Africa.
What's Not Included
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Visa Fees
Visa fees are not included and are currently $50 per person.
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions are not included.
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Vaccines and Personal Insurance
Vaccines and personal insurance are not included.
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Drinks and Meals
Drinks and meals not indicated in the itinerary are not included.
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Tips
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Laundry and Personal Expenses
Laundry and other personal expenses are not included.
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Visa Fees (currently @ $50 per person)
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International and domestic flights
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Optional activities and excursions
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Vaccines and personal insurance
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Drinks and meals (not indicated in the itinerary)
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Laundry and other personal expenses
Mode of Transport
Travel in 4x4 Safari Landcruisers driven by a professional French-speaking driver/guide, with guaranteed window seats, and experience the Madaraka Express train from Nairobi to Mombasa.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays at EKA Hotel in Nairobi, Zebra Plains Mara Camp in Maasai Mara, and Leopard Beach Resort & Spa in Diani Beach, offering a mix of bed & breakfast, full board, and half board options.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the safari?
Transportation during the safari will be provided in 4x4 Safari Landcruisers driven by a professional French-speaking driver/guide.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, accommodation in Nairobi includes arrival airport transfers from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
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Is there a medical evacuation service included in the tour?
Yes, registration with the AMREF Flying Doctors for medical evacuation service in case of emergency is included.
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What meals are included during the safari?
Accommodation during the safari is on a full board basis, which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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What activities are available in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve?
In the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, you can enjoy morning and afternoon game viewing drives, with the possibility of seeing the Big Five. There is also an option for a full day game viewing drive with packed lunches. Additionally, you can experience night game drives, bush walks, and balloon safaris.
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What can I expect during the stay at Diani Beach?
During your stay at Diani Beach, you will have full days at leisure to relax on the sandy beach. Accommodation is at Leopard Beach Resort & Spa on a half board basis, which includes breakfast and dinner.
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Are there any cultural experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a visit to a Maasai village for a cultural experience to learn about the Maasai community and their way of life.
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Is drinking water provided during the safari?
Yes, unlimited drinking water is provided during the safari.
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What is the accommodation arrangement in Nairobi?
Accommodation in Nairobi is on a bed and breakfast basis, with extra meals indicated where applicable. The first night is spent at EKA Hotel.
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What is the significance of the Maasai Mara National Reserve?
The Maasai Mara National Reserve is considered Kenya’s best park and one of Africa’s highest wildlife density regions for predators. It is known for its diverse wildlife, including the Big Five, and is a key part of the Great Migration route.
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We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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Where should I buy the flights to reach my destination?
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What is an additional excursion or tour optional?
Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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Low Deposit
Today Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.