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Masai Big Cat and Beach Safari
8 DAYS

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Why Masai Big Cat and Beach Safari?

 

Description
A 7-day safari combining safari and beach with 2 nights at Porini Mara Camp (Ol Kinyei Conservancy), 2 nights at Porini Lion Camp (Olare Orok Conservancy)-2 intimate camps located in exclusive conservancies in the Maasai Mara eco-system. Ideal for those wanting to view the big cats. Both camps offer night game drives allowing you to enter the Big Cats territory when they are most active . Then continue onward to the beach with 3 nights at Pinewood Village Beach Resort

Highlights

  • Masai Mara Game Reserve
  • Optional Hot Air Ballon Safari
  • Galu Beach, Mombasa

Full Itinerary

Day 1
NAIROBI TO MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE (PORINI MARA)

Depart Wilson airport at 10.00 AM for the one hour flight to the Mara. You'll be met at the Siana airstrip by Porini Mara staff and transferred to camp. Settle into your tent and enjoy lunch prepared by the camp chef. Afternoon Game drive in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy followed by a sundowner at a scenic spot. Return to camp for a shower, dinner and overnight.. All game drives are in open-sided 4x4 safari vehicles.

Day 2
MASAI MARA

Awake to the natural sounds of the Mara's birdlife. After an early breakfast, go on a morning walk in the Conservancy escorted by Maasai warriors and a guide, returning to camp later in the morning. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive to explore more of the Conservancy on the lookout for elephants, buffalo, giraffe, plains game and the big cats, followed by a night game drive after dinner to search for nocturnal animals including the elusive leopards which are resident in Ol Kinyei.

Day 3
MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

After breakfast leave camp and game drive over to Porini Lion Camp. Full day with game drives in the exclusive Olare Orok conservancy, away from the minibuses and tourist vehicles seen in the park, and with an excellent chance of sighting lions, cheetahs and leopards all of which are found in the conservancy., sundowners and night game drive. Overnight Porini Lion Camp. .

Day 4
MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE (PORINI LION CAMP)

Full day in the Mara Reserve with a picnic lunch. Overnight Porini Lion Camp.

Day 5
MASAI MARA - NAIROBI - MOMBASA (PINEWOOD VILLAGE BEACH RESORT)

Final early morning game drive or guided bush walk in the Olare Orok Conservancy followed by breakfast and then transfer to the Ol Kiombo airstrip to fly back on the 11 a.m. flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, arriving at around 12.05 pm and connect on to flight to Ukunda. Met and transfer to Pinewood Village Beach Resort on half board in a deluxe room. Rest of day at Leisure..

Day 6
MOMBASA

Spend the day at leisure. Overnight at Pinewood Village, Galu beach, Mombasa.

Day 7
MOMBASA

Spend the day at leisure. Overnight at Pinewood Village, Galu beach, Mombasa

Day 8
MOMBASA - NAIROBI

After Breakfast, transfer to Ukunda for your flight back to Nairobi. Arrive at Wilson Airport and transfer to JKIA for international flight back home

Seasons: Low Season is June. High Season is December - March and July - October. The itinerary does not run in April, May, and November.

2012 Departure Dates & Rates (per person sharing)

DAILY DEPARTURES

Dates From
Dates To
$ Per Person
$ + Single
Extra Night At Porini Lion Camp
16-Apr-12
31-May-12
CLOSED
01-Jun-12
30-Jun-12
$3,270
$370
$90
01-Jul-12
30-Oct-12
$4,185
$415
$130
01-Nov-12
19-Dec-12
$3,560
$400
$115

Upgrade to Kipungani Explorer: Daily Departures and Rates:

NOTE: To upgrate from Pinewood Village Beach Resort to the more luxurious Kipungani Explorer for the same three nights there shall be an increase in costs for an additonal US$ 660 per person. Located on the ancient Arabian island-paradise of Lamu, Kipungani is one of Africa's most remote, relaxing, and richly romantic coastal hideaways.

2012 Daily Departures & Rates (per person sharing)

Dates From
Dates To
$ Per Person
$ + Single
Extra Night At Kipungani Explorer
03-Jan-12
31-Mar-12
$4,435
$720
$335
01-Apr-12
30-Jun-12
CLOSED
01-Jun-12
30-Oct-12
$5,100
$765
$465
01-Nov-12
19-Dec-12
$4,130
$765
$335

NOTE: To upgrate from Pinewood Village Beach Resort to the more luxurious Kipungani Explorer for the same three nights there shall be an increase in costs for an additonal US$ 660 per person. Located on the ancient Arabian island-paradise of Lamu, Kipungani is one of Africa's most remote, relaxing, and richly romantic coastal hideaways.

Read more about Pinewood Village Breach Resort and Kipungani Explore at these links:

Pinewood Village Beach Resort Fact Sheet

Kipungani Explorer Fact Sheet

NOTE: Programs operating over the festive season should expect a small supplement.

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Ol Kinyie Walk

Porini Lion Tent View

Porini Lion Camp Tent View

Masai Mara

Kipungani Beach

Kipungani Resort

Kipungani Resort

 

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