5 Days Maasai Mara Family safari

Itinerary

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  Nairobi/ Masai Mara National Park
  

  Pick you up from JKIA or your hotel early morning and transfer you to Wilson Airport for your 1000am flight to Olkiombo Airstrip arriving at 1100am. Upon arrival you will be met by one of their friendly Maasai guide who is knowledgeable and a true specialist ready to take you on your very first game drive with one of their tailor-made 4×4 Safari Land Cruisers and introduce you to the exceptional wildlife. Arrive at Basecamp Masai Mara in time for lunch. Whilst the parents are settling in the children can get acquainted with our Young Explorers Club where they will be informed about the fun activities on offer. For a start, the children will be engaged in animal puzzles and board games. Later as a family, head out for an afternoon game drive. As the sun sets, return to camp for dinner followed by story sharing around the fireplace. Overnight at Basecamp Masai Mara (LD)

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  Masai Mara National Park
  

  Wake up early morning for a refreshing game drive to see magnificent wildlife up-close. Head back to camp for breakfast. After breakfast, children join their guide on a camp walk designed to introduce the young explorers to the camp’s surroundings. Children become young conservationists by helping out in planting tree seedlings at the plantation area. Alternatively, (at a minimal fee) plant your tree and help us re-wild the Mara. Continue with your camp walk into Talek town often enjoying visiting local communities, especially the schools. This is an opportunity for them to learn about other cultures. Head back to camp for lunch. The afternoon is spent at leisure. The board games, puzzles, and playing cards all with a safari theme will keep the children entertained. End your day watching the sunset over Mara plains, with a Basecamp sundowner. Enjoy dinner, followed by story sharing and stargazing around the fireplace. Overnight at Basecamp Masai Mara (BLD)

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  Masai Mara (Naboisho Conservancy)
  

  Start your day with an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at your camp. After breakfast, the young explorers meet up with the Maasai ladies at Basecamp Masai Brand workshop to learn the cultural significance of the beads as traditional jewelry. They will have also engage in making beaded items and they can take their crafted items home as souvenirs. After Lunch, you will be transferred later to Eagle View in Mara Naboisho with a game drive en-route. Arrive at Eagle View for dinner followed by a live tribal dance and song performance from the Maasai warriors and the children can join in. Overnight at Eagle view Camp (BLD)

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  Masai Mara (Naboisho Conservancy)
  

  While at Eagle View you don’t need to wander far to watch the wildlife as they frequent the close by watering hole all day long. Parents with children under 12 years join their guide for an early morning walking safari while the young children stay at camp in the great company of a Masai guide. The Maasai guide will keep the children entertained as he shares knowledge about Mara’s wildlife. They also spend time is drawing, coloring, and building puzzles all with a nature theme. In the afternoon the family will visit Koiyaki Guiding School (KGS). Several of our Maasai Guides are graduates from KGS and we continue to work closely with the school to empower the local youth. Wind up your afternoon game drive with a Basecamp sundowner of drinks as you watch the sun sinking slowly over the Mara plains. As darkness sets in, this is your opportunity to experience a night game drive en-route to camp. Overnight at Eagle view Camp (BLD)

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  Masai Mara/Nairobi
  

  Make the most of your last morning game drive safari complete with a picnic breakfast before heading back to camp. At camp, you will have some time to gather your belongings. After lunch, say your goodbyes to your hosts and depart for the airstrip. Enjoy your last game drive enroute arriving at Naboisho Airstrip in time for your scheduled afternoon flight. Upon arrival at Wilson Airport we transfer you to JKIA in time for your International homebound flight (BL)