Masai Mara Experience - Independent

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Renowned for its high concentration of big cats, hundreds of bird varieties and the annual Great Migration of wildebeest, zebra and gazelles, the Masai Mara National Reserve is one of Africa’s most spectacular attractions. On this short independent trip, you will enjoy leisurely breakfasts and quiet afternoons between your explorations of this rich slice of t...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • The masai mara is quintessential, breath-taking africa – filled with iconic vistas and animals. enjoy plenty of included game drives and walks to spot the local inhabitants – lions, cheetahs, elephants and more.
    • There is nothing quite like staying in the heart of the masai mara national reserve, in a camp where luxury and nature combine – spacious, fully insect-proof tents with private en suites that are surrounded by africa’s most dramatic wildlife and landscapes.
    • After days spent exploring the plains with guides who have grown up on this land, return to an exceptional meal and a nightcap, while you listen to the sounds of the kenyan bush and get to know fellow travellers over a tasty local drop.

What's this trip about?

    Renowned for its high concentration of big cats, hundreds of bird varieties and the annual Great Migration of wildebeest, zebra and gazelles, the Masai Mara National Reserve is one of Africa’s most spectacular attractions. On this short independent trip, you will enjoy leisurely breakfasts and quiet afternoons between your explorations of this rich slice of the Greater Mara Ecosystem. Independent Experiences Independent travel, without the stress. Peregrine’s Independent Experiences are a range of short packages that you can add to other Experiences or as an extension to a longer tour, to craft your perfect holiday itinerary. Independent Experiences are for 1-3 travellers, depart daily and offer the back-up of Peregrine, our local offices and expert resident guides.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 4 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityNairobi
End CityNairobi

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Kenya

Attractions

  • Nairobi

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve
Welcome to Kenya! Your Masai Mara Independent Experience starts very early this morning to get you to the Mara for a late lunch. Please speak to your hotel about an early or packed breakfast. You will be picked up from either Hotel Panafric or your Nairobi hotel at 6 am....
Day 2 Masai Mara National Reserve
Continue your exploration of arguably one of the finest game reserves on the continent. Take in vistas of rolling green plains and riverine woodlands, not to mention many species of game. Your daily routine at Masai Mara will vary, however, a typical day involves waking ...
Day 3 Masai Mara National Reserve
Today is another full day of game drives. The Masai Mara National Reserve is famed for its physical beauty and abundance of wildlife – along with the ‘Big Five’, there are also 570 recorded bird types in the park, including the grey-crowned crane and the colourful lilac-...
Day 4 Masai Mara - Nairobi
This morning you’ll enjoy your final sunrise game drive to soak up as much of the Masai Mara as possible, then have a leisurely breakfast before departing. Upon arrival back in Nairobi, you will be dropped at your nominated hotel or directly to the airport for any onward travel. If you are planning to depart Nairobi today for an international destination, please ensure that your flight is no earlier than 7 pm.

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Price per day$716
Last Updated: 3/18/2020

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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irene

Aug 2019

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Life-changing experience

It is another life-changing experience. See lots of animals which must to see but also understand more about Africa's current issues and challenges that African peop...

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Shona & Jason

Mar 2019

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This trip was amazing

This trip was amazing - a trip of a life time.We felt so safe with our driver and guide. Its a beautiful part of the world and i would go on this trip again.There is...

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Tania

Mar 2020

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Good impression overall

My first trip with this agency, and I will not hesitate to recommend it to friends and family. The right mix of planned activities and free time. Good central locati...

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Ruth

Mar 2020

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very reasonable

Thank you to Tucan Travel for early cancellation notification of June tours to Africa and the response, which is very reasonable. Even if matters improve by then, ar...

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Jane

Apr 2020

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Expect I'm not the only one

they are 'fair weather friends' I did not receive so much as an email advising of changes in the cancellation policy, discovered when I contacted them to cancel. I n...

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Logistics

Accommodation

Permanent tented camp (3 nights),

Transportation & Flights

4WD safari minivan,private vehicle,

Transportation & flights

4WD safari minivan,private vehicle
Guides
INDEPENDENT EXPERIENCE This is an ‘independent’ trip. You will have a local Peregrine guide for each activity (but not while on transport between each Experience if you booked several). As the name suggests, this is not a group trip, so it is just you (and your travelling companions if you booked with a friend). You will have 24/7 support from your guide and our local office.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. When travelling on a trip, you won't be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader. If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.
Visa requirements
PASSPORT As a general rule most countries expect that your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity remaining. Please ensure the name on your passport matches the name on your booking and airline tickets. Your passport details are required to complete your booking. Your consultant will contact you when this is required. Take a copy of the main passport pages and other important documents with you, and leave another copy at home with family or friends. VISAS Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information. Please visit the relevant consular website of the country or countries you’re visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your nationality. Your consultant will also be happy to point you in the right direction with acquiring visas. Visas can take several weeks to process, so familiarise yourself with any requirements as soon as you have booked your trip to allow for processing time. KENYA only: Visas can be obtained either on arrival in to Kenya or as an e-Visa online prior to travel. Single-entry visas (business or tourism) are USD50, EUR40, or GBP30 and a transit visa (valid for three days) is USD20. If obtaining on arrival this is payable in cash only. The single entry visa allows for multiple entries in to Kenya for a period of 90 days provided you have not left East Africa. The four-step e-Visa procedure is completed through the immigration website: www.ecitizen.go.ke and requires visitors to submit an application form and passport-sized photo. e-Visas can take around seven working days to process. Visitors will then be required to present their printed e-Visa upon entry to Kenya. **IMPORTANT** If you are travelling on one of our itineraries that re-enters Kenya, you will need to take multiple copies of your e-Visa - one to present at each border crossing.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Finish point Nairobi Airport (NBO) Array Nairobi KENYA
Trip ID
peregrine-PFWMX

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