Overview
Luxury air safari to the world renowned Maasai Mara reserve, undoubtedly the richest game reserve in Kenya , surrounded breathtaking vistas which include a sea of richly rolling grasslands. The Masai Mara is a centre-stage to one of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife arenas, a unique area with a constant and unrivalled flow of wildlife throughout the year with vista of an endless golden savannah. As you are airborne you will enjoy the aerial views of some of the rivers of the great rift valley and the scenic features of the great rift.
Itinerary
The driver will pick you from Nairobi at 7:30 a.m. and drive to Wilson Airport (WIL) to catch the flight to Masai Mara. That will mark the relaxing start of an exciting two-day Masai Mara flying safari.
Masai Mara National Reserve is considered one of the best safari destinations and has become a highlight for every safari tour package. This famous reserve has Africa’s highest concentration of predators, as well as offers abundance of game.
On your arrival, you will be transferred to the lodge to have your lunch and familiarize with the new environment, before embarking on an afternoon game drive. At the end of first day, you will enjoy dinner, entertainment, and overnight stay at the lodge
After waking up at around 6 a.m, you will embark on an early morning game drive and then will return to the lodge for breakfast. Morning time is considered best to enjoy game drives, since animals, both nocturnal and diurnal, are generally found active before the sun sends them off to cover under shades.
You will enjoy a hefty breakfast and then will be transferred to the airstrip, with another game drive en route. Then, you proceed to Nairobi, which will mark the end of your two-day Masai Mara flying safari.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
