Description

Kenya's most popular game sanctuary Maasai Mara, it offers the possibility of seeing "the big five" and many other species of game. This is where the great wildebeest migration is a spectacle to behold for any would be visitor to Kenya mainly in July to October of each year.

Highlights

Day 1: Nairobi - Maasai Mara
Depart from Nairobi in the morning and drive along the floor of the Rift Valley to Maasai Mara arriving at the camp in the afternoon for lunch. Afternoon game drives followed by dinner and overnight stay at a campsite.

Day 2&3 Maasai Mara

Full days spent exploring the park in search of the big 5.Morning and afternoon game drives are offered. Optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of USD 425 per person. Dinner and overnight stay at a Campsite

The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures

Day 4. Maasai Mara -Nairobi
Mara - Nairobi
Morning game drives then proceed to Nairobi to arrive by 1600 hrs where the safari ends.

Travel Types

• Off Road / 4X4 Driving
• BackPacking Abroad
• Camping
• Eco Tours
• Safari
• Student Tours
• Tours
• Vacation Packages
• Volunteering

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

* Transportation in a custom safari minibus with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sightseeing
* Services of a trained and experienced English speaking driver/guide
* Accommodation at the semi-permanent camp with three meals per day prepared by our safari cook
* Bottled water for use during the safari
* Game drives and park entry fees
* Airport transfers

Not included:
* International air transportation to and from Nairobi
* Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 6 person in a group

Application Process Involves

• Other

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Bush Troop Safaris's Mission Statement

Bush Troop Safaris was created to act as a window for travelers who intend to travel to this part of the world. We provide the latest information on the spots to visit in Kenya, Tanzania and Egypt with respect to the season; local ticketing; accommodation; tailor-made safaris; travel insurance, etc..

Year Founded

1997