3 Days Safari Savannah Discovery

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3 Days Safari Savannah Discovery

This 3 Days Safari Savannah Discovery is ideal safari for guests having a short free time in Nairobi. The program gives you a chance to discover the treasures of the renowned Maasai Mara national reserve where the greatest nature spectacle -the Annual Wildebeests migration(the 7the new Wonder of the World) takes place between July and October!

Maasai Mara National Reserve, located in southwestern Kenya, is a captivating wildlife haven that spans over 1,500 square kilometers. Renowned as one of Africa’s most spectacular safari destinations, the reserve offers an awe-inspiring experience of the African wilderness.

Named after the Maasai people and the Mara River that meanders through the reserve, Maasai Mara is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. The vast grassy plains, dotted with acacia trees and occasional rocky outcrops, create an ideal habitat for a diverse range of animal species.

The Maasai Mara is best known for the Great Migration, an annual natural spectacle where millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle migrate from Tanzania’s Serengeti in search of fresh grazing. This incredible event attracts nature enthusiasts and photographers from around the globe, who witness the dramatic river crossings and predator-prey interactions.

Beyond the Great Migration, the reserve boasts an impressive array of wildlife year-round. Visitors can spot Africa’s iconic “Big Five” – lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, and rhinos – along with cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and a multitude of bird species. Guided game drives, hot air balloon safaris, and walking tours provide unforgettable opportunities to explore the reserve’s beauty up close.

Apart from its wildlife, the Maasai Mara is steeped in cultural significance. The Maasai people, renowned for their vibrant red robes, maintain a traditional way of life in harmony with the natural environment. Visitors have the chance to interact with the Maasai, learn about their customs, and witness their traditional dances and ceremonies.

In conclusion, Maasai Mara National Reserve is a treasure trove of wildlife and cultural wonders. Its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage make it an unrivaled destination for those seeking an authentic African safari experience.

Itinerary

DAY 1

NAIROBI HOTEL TO MASAI MARA

This program can commence at the airport or from any city hotel as per your wish.

Pick up is usually early in the morning. You will have a brief stopover at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint to have a breath taking panoramic view of this magnificent valley that can be seen From the Moon!

Rift Valley

The Rift Valley begins in Northern Syria, eventually crosses the Dead Sea and the Red sea into Ethiopia running all the way to Mozambique, covering around 9600 kms. As you drive down into the valley below you will see

Mt Longonot

Mt. Longonot 2600m -an extinct volcano at the floor of the Rift! From this point you may start looking for some gazelle species, zebras, as well as giraffes as they roam in the acacia drepanolobium bushes commonly known as the Whistling acacia!

Your next stop will be at Narok -the last town before turning off to the Mara ecosystem.

Masai mara arrival

You will arrive in time for lunch. Check-in at your chosen accomodation for lunch. After lunch its time to relax from the drive until 15:30 hours when you will embark on your first safari in the reserve till sunset.

Wildlife

Animals expected to be spotted include; The Big Five; Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and the Leopard. Other big mammal species represented in the ecosystem are herds of Wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, impalas, Masai giraffes and other kinds of African wildlife. At sunset drive back to the camp for Dinner and overnight stay.

Premium accommodations: Mara Serena Lodge or Mara Ashnil Lodge or Keekorok lodge

With a supplement on premium stay at premium small Luxury Sentinel camp at the banks of Mara river.

Basic accommodations:Sentrim Mara

With a little supplement on Basic accomdation cost choose Osero Mara or Kilima Mara or Mara Fig tree camp

DAY 2

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE.

Early breakfast at the camp. Depart for a full day tour of the reserve with picnic lunch.

This game drive will take you to the most interesting parts of the reserve including hippo pools in the Mara river.

Animals expected to be spotted

You will have a chance of spotting the super predators; families of lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyaenas, as well as their prey! If you are a little luckier you may witness them hunting.

Picnic lunch

You will have picnic lunch within the reserve before proceeding with your game drive arriving back to the camp in the late afternoon to relax. Dinner and overnight will be at the camp or lodge of your choice.

Maasai Mara National reserve

Maasai Mara is a Maasai word meaning ‘spotted’, this is because when you take a panoramic view what you see is a mass of endless savannah grasslands spotted by scanty bushes of croton dichogamous!

The reserve happens to be the Northern continuation of Tanzania’s Serengeti national park from where the animals roam freely in search of greener pastures.

Wildebeeste migration

Each year between July and October the Greatest animal spectacle -the Wildebeeste migration takes place in this reseve.

During this time close to 2 million wildebeests, followed by around half a million zebras and around 250,ooo gazelles arrive in the reserve, crossing the Mara river where crocodiles often lie waiting to pounce on them!

DAY 3

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE TO NAIROBI.

Early breakfast at the camp. Depart for your long drive back to Nairobi arriving at around 1400hrs.

Included/Excluded

Return transfers as per the program.
Safari in an Exclusive safari 4×4 Land cruiser.
More than eight years experienced driver guide.
Unlimited water/Coke/Fanta/Sprite in the safari 4×4.
Safari checklist.
Overnight stay as per the program.
All meals on safari starting with Lunch ending with breakfast last day.
Park entry fees.
Government taxes.
Flying doctors insurance.
Meet and greet on Arrival.
WiFi

Tips and gratuities
Drinks in the lodges and camps on safari
All expenses of personal nature
Masai village USD 20 per person(optional)

Tour's Location

FAQs

Oranje safari is a well-reputed company in Kenya with a wealth of experience in the travel industry spanning close to 20 years. Considering the tour operator does not have its own accommodations, the advice given on safari accommodations will never be biased. Oranje's exclusive safari collects a small deposit via secured Visa or Mastercard to secure the booking and payment of the full amount just days before the safari, reducing the fear of losing your money and giving our customers peace of mind. We are members of KATO.

We highly recommend a minimum safari with an overnight stay. The best is to pre-book your safari from your country and end with a beach stay. To have a more relaxed safari, stay two nights in the same accommodation if you are going on a safari holiday because the game drives entail early starts where you might not even have time to enjoy the luxuries of the accommodations you are staying in. A safari will always depend on your budget and the desired days of stay. Oranje Exclusive Safaris recommends 4 days and above for a safari within East Africa (Kenya). For Family Safaris, Oranje Safaris recommend more than 7 days and above for great experiences with a beach extension to relax.

As a leading tour operator offering exclusive high-end safaris in Kenya, we regularly receive payments from all over the world. Customer payment is secure because you can pay with Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. As a Kato Member we are bonded by Kato member scheme. The KATO Bond Scheme is therefore intended to be a form of "financial guarantee" to cushion the business associates of KATO members against the possible loss of monies paid to a KATO member who is facing involuntary liquidation.

For the comfort of the parents’ children below 5 might be advisable for shorter safaris close to the beach Hotels or spending more nights in one lodge or safari camp. Children tend to become tired quickly, and the long bumpy roads are extremely uncomfortable for children.

On safari, you will be driving around to spot different animals; this is called a game drive. When booking your safari, your core interest is to know how many game drives you will be having and for how long, because that determines the chance you have of spotting animals. We can never guarantee the animals you will spot, but our professional driver guides will do their level best for you to see a lot of wildlife.

The best time to visit Kenya depends on what you want to do. Kenya is divided by the equator and is characterized by a tropical climate. We are luck to have 12hours of son and 12 hours of Darkness the whole year.
The weather in Kenya is often ideal, although the coast can be very humid and there are hot, desert-like conditions around Lake Magadi and in the northern areas of the country around Lake Turkana.
During the coolest months of June, July, and August, temperatures in Nairobi are around 60 °F, which can drop to about 50 °F in the Aberdare region and Mount Kenya.
Short rains: November to December It rarely rains all day. Short, heavy rainfalls are usually replaced by sunny periods, which makes this time in Kenya very pleasant.

Safari wear should be comfortable and casual. Evenings and early mornings can be chilly, so warm sweaters are recommended. Low-heeled, comfortable sports or trekking shoes are the most suitable walking shoes, should you intend to join any walking safaris.
We recommend you bring warm clothes, including a fleece or light wool sweater and socks, apart from the normal safari gear. During the day, it can get quite hot, so do not forget sunglasses and a high-factor sunscreen, as well as a sun hat with a small brim.
Due to the limited space in the light aircraft, we advise you to keep your luggage to a minimum. We suggest you pack your luggage into a small, soft bag weighing no more than 15 kg, the luggage limit for local flights issued by the airlines.

Safari’s cost is expensive because you get the total cost for the 4x4 Land Cruiser, park entrance fees, fuel, driver’s allowance, accommodations, drinks in the 4x4, all meals, etc. These costs are paid to us, and we pay for the accommodations.
We work with deeply knowledgeable, experienced driver guides, whom we pay well to ensure we retain them.
The lodges and camps we work with cost more because maintaining the high standard costs a lot more in the parks than in towns or cities. Lodges located inside the parks pay equally for Kenya's wildlife services.

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