4-Day Authentic Mara Safari
Day 1: NAIROBI
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), met by a CATS Africa representative for meet and greet. Transferred to Karen Little Paradise, a home away from home. This is a resort on a small agriculture farm with fresh vegetables &fruits. Dinner on own arrangements Overnight at KAREN LITTLE PARADISE (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 2: NAIROBI / MASAI MARA
After an early breakfast at the house, depart with the professional driver/guide for the drive down the Great Rift Valley floor to Masai Mara Game Reserve, so named to mean the “spotted plains” in the Maa language. Check-in at the camp on arrival followed by lunch. Later depart for an evening game viewing drive to enjoy the diverse flora and fauna. Return for dinner and overnight at FISI CAMP (full board)
Day 3: MASAI MARA
Spend the day on morning and evening game viewing drives (or a full day game drive with picnic lunches). This is home not only to the big five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino & buffalo) but also hosts the world renowned wildebeest migration from the Serengeti plains. This happens every year beginning late June to October/early November. Among other animals to be seen include; wildebeest, zebra, impala, topi, giraffe, Thomson’s gazelle, leopards, lions, hyenas, cheetah, jackal and bat-eared foxes. Black rhino are a little shy and hard to spot but are often seen at a distance. Afternoon enjoy a visit to a Maasai village and get to mingle with the locals and learn about their culture. Optional activities available include; hot air balloon safari, visit to local schools and villages, nature/bird walks. All meals and overnight at FISI CAMP (full board)
Day 4: MASAI MARA / NAIROBI / DEPART
Breakfast is served at the camp and later check-out. Depart with a game viewing drive en route to Nairobi stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for an aerial view of the beautiful escarpment. Arrive in Nairobi in time for lunch (on own account) and later transferred to JKIA for your outbound flight.