Some call Africa the ‘cradle of humanity’. Others call it the ‘wild continent’. Mysterious and exotic, it is on the bucket list of travellers everywhere. Many, many people go there, but one thing is for certain – no one comes back the same…
Head to the famous Maasai Mara in Kenya, and understand why it is one of the most popular destinations in the world. Witness nature in the savannah the way nature intended it to be.
A visit to the Great Rift Valley is a feast for your eyes with some of the most fantastic views known to humankind. Round up your trip with white sands and azure blue waters of Kenya’s famed Diani beach.
This is Africa at its very best.
Highlights:
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Fly into the wild on an 11- day adventure
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Explore Maasai Mara, one of the world's most famous forests
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A chance to see the African Big 5 in their natural habitat
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Hundreds of species of mammals, reptiles and birds
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Explore the Great Rift Valley, literally the site of the earth's tectonic plates shifting apart, creating a giant rift
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Stay in the lap of luxury
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Experience the wonder of the raw, untamed wilderness
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Shoot amazing photos in pristine environs
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Contribute to conservation - we pledge 10% of all profits at Jokotta towards conservation efforts
Your Indicative Wild Itinerary (remember, this is completely customisable):
Day 1: Great Rift Valley
You’ll be picked up from the Nairobi International Airport, and driven to the Great Rift Valley, a 90-120 min drive. Enjoy the property, or go out for excursions. Reminiscent of the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park rolled into one, just the views from your room are sure to take your breath away!
Day 2: The Great Rift Valley and Hell’s Gate
Take optional excursions and explore Hell’s Gate National Park, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Crater lake, among many other options. All these dream destinations are within driving distance of the valley. Full of the most stunning canyon views, you’ll be sure to miss a beat!
Day 3: Maasai Mara
You’ll be driven down to Nairobi Wilson airport for your flight to Mara. Land in the middle of the savannah and marvel at where you have landed - this world within a world! You’ll be transferred from the airstrip to your hotel – check in, have lunch, and if you’re in time, prepare for the afternoon game drive. What all will you see?
Days 4,5,6: More Mara
Go out for 3 game drives per day in open sided 4X4 vehicles over these next 3 days. Or opt for some other interesting activities.
You’ll be driving down to different parts of the forest and exploring. The drives in the park will let you witness African wildlife at its best – lions, elephants, rhinos, hippos, buffalos, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, and many, many others!
There are forests where you sometimes wait a long time to observe the beasts. Not Mara. This park extracts minimal effort from you to observe the wild.
You also can opt for a hot air balloon ride, observing the forest from up high.
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Day 7: Off to the sands
Fly back to Nairobi Wilson in the morning and fly further to Diani from the same airport (about an hour). On arrival, you’ll be met by your driver who will transfer you to your hotel. Arrive in time to take in the beauty of the beach, and dinner
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Days 8,9,10: Explore Paradise
Over these next days, rest, relax, and enjoy the azure blue waters, take in the sights, or just chill in the pool…unwind completely.
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Day 11: Back to the city
Fly back to Nairobi Wilson, from where you can head off to your hotel in Nairobi
Write down your wild stories. And go exploring the wild again!
General Inclusions:
Great Rift Valley and Maasai Mara
o Full Board Accommodation in a luxury glamping camp in Maasai Mara for 4N 5D
o Full Board Accommodation in The Great Rift Valley, for 2N 4D
o Return flight tickets between Nairobi Wilson and Maasai Mara
o Return surface transfers between Mara Airstrip and Mara Camp
o Return surface transfers between Nairobi and Great Rift Valley
o 3 game drives per day in open-sided 4x4 vehicles in Maasai Mara
o Maasai Mara Park entrance fee (USD 100 per adult and USD 50 per child under 12 yo per night) (subject to change)
Diani Beach Supplement
o Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in a luxury resort in Diani Beach for 4N 5D
o Return flight tickets between Nairobi Wilson and Ukanda
o Return surface transfers between Ukanda airport and resort at Diani
o Surface transfers in Nairobi
o 10% of all profits at Jokotta Discoveries are earmarked for Nature & Wildlife Conservation
General Exclusions:
o Stay and extra transfers in Nairobi
o Any personal expenses like liquor, cigarettes, laundry, tips etc
o Visas, International flights, Airport departure tax, Insurances
o All Optional Activities
o Bank transfer charges
o Anything not mentioned in “Inclusions”
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NOTE:
This is purely an indicative itinerary. An itinerary will be custom made for your group based on your specific requirements. The final itinerary may be very different from the one above.