Kenya - Amboseli & Masaai Mara Safari

ElephantThis safari combines Kenya`s two best known game reserves, and three fantastic camps, which offer some of the best game viewing in East Africa. You will first visit the Selenkay Conservancy, which is so well off the beaten track that the animals are truly wild and tend to behave more naturally than those in the parks. Amboseli is acknowledged as the best place for viewing elephants at close range; and with the backdrop of Kilimanjaro - the views are amazing. Four days in the Maasai Mara gives you numerous game drives, walks and night drives to see this area famed for its Big Cat sightings and the equally famous annual Wildebeest migration.


Suggested Itinerary
Day 1: Selenkay Conservancy, Amboseli NP
Day 1: Selenkay Conservancy, Amboseli NP

Leaving Nairobi, this morning you will drive south and east from the capital heading directly towards the highest peak in Africa. Your destination is the Selenkay Conservancy, a 15,000 acre private game reserve within a vast tract of land owned by the Kisonko clan of the Maasai people. Following afternoon tea, you will be escorted on a walk by Maasai warriors to a village to get an insight into their fascinating culture and way of life. Return to camp to freshen up and enjoy dinner under the Big African Night Sky!


Day 2: Amboseli National Park
Day 2: Amboseli National Park

Your luxury tented safari camp is the only accommodation in the conservancy, so exclusivity is guaranteed. This morning, you will head into Amboseli for a full morning on safari in the National Park with a picnic lunch. Return to camp in the afternoon, and after dinner enjoy a night game drive with spotlight to spy the animals that are more active by night.


Day 3: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Day 3: Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Awaking to the natural calls of the bush, this morning you will transfer back to Nairobi for lunch at the famous Carnivore restaurant. An afternoon flight will bring you to "The Mara", and you will transfer to your private camp in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy. This is 8,500 acres of the most beautiful wilderness in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, sundowners on the reserve and then a night game drive back to camp in time for dinner.





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Tailormake This Tour:
The Amboseli and Maasai Mara Safari runs on request throughout the year. Follow the link at the top of the page to make an enquiry.


Accommodation:

Luxury safari tents with en suite bathroom facilities (flush toilets & safari shower).


Transport:

Internal flights and transfers as per itinerary. All game drives in open 4x4 vehicles.


Tour Cost:

Depends on the season.  Starts from US$2,850 per person sharing.


Includes:

6 Nights full board accommodation, transfer to the Amboseli NP, Amboseli park and conservancy fees, transfer to Nairobi, lunch at the famous Carnivores restaurant, a return flight to the Maasai Mara, transfer to the Mara camp, all Mara park and conservancy fees. All game drives, house wines, beers and soft drinks.


Excludes:
International flights to Kenya, Visas, Optional extra activities, Travel insurance, Personal expenses.


How This Tour Benefits The Local Community:

The local Maasai communities have set aside the Selenkay, Ol Kinyei and Olare Orok Conservancies as reserves for wildlife and in return are receiving an income from tourism activities. This is used to fund community projects such as schools and water supplies. The local community receives rent for the lease of the area, plus an entry fee for each visitor. All roads have been constructed using local labour and local game scouts have been employed to patrol the area ensuring the protection of wildlife.
Employment opportunities have also been provided for the local Maasai people as game rangers, trackers, and camp staff. Apart from the manager, head guide and head chef, all other staff in the camps and conservancies are members of the local Maasai communities.


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